Road accidents in India take more lives than natural disasters and diseases do and these figures are on the rise. According to records, more than 5 lac accidents take place every year in India and about 1.5 lac people lose their lives.
With the aim of addressing this problem, a New and stricter bill is now produced by the Government to efficiently cut the number by 50 percent. Finally, Modi has done something to deal with this.
Yes, after the historic demonetization move which shocked the entire nation, PM Modi gave another blow in the form of these new traffic violation rules. Remember the Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill 2016 which was proposed for the same? Well, without any delay PM Modi on Friday(i.e, 31st March) approved changes to the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) bill, 2016.
The fine rates have changed and it is sure to give you sleepless nights. Here’s everything that you need to know about the new rules!
This (Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill 2016) is an amendment to the Motor Vehicle 1988 Act.
CABINET ON 31ST MARCH 2017 APPROVED THE MOTOR VEHICLE AMENDMENT BILL
1. Not Providing Way For Emergency Vehicles
Not Giving Wat to Ambulance
Penalty: Rs. 10,000/-
2. Violating Licence Terms
Violations of Licensing Conditions
Penalty: Rs. 25,000 To Rs. 1,00,000
3. Oversized Vehicles
Penalty: Rs. 2,000
4. Offenses By Juveniles
Penalty:
For Owner: 3 Yeras Jail Or 25,000.
For Juveniles: As per JJ Act will be taken action
Amendments In the New Bill
1. Using Without Authority & Licence
Unauthorized Use Of Vehicles Without Driving License
Old Fine: Rs. 1,000 ——-> New Fine: Rs. 5,000
2. Not Wearing Seat Belt
Driving Without Seat Belt
Old Fine: Rs. 100 ——-> New Fine: Rs. 1,000
3. Racing/GT In City
Old Fine: Rs. 500 ——-> New Fine: Rs. 5,000
4. Without Permission
Vehicles Without Permit
Old Fine: Rs. 5,000 ——-> New Fine: Rs. 10,000
5. Accelerating More Than Limit
Overspeeding
Old Fine: Rs. 400 ——-> New Fine: Rs. 1,000(LMV) / Rs. 2,000(MPV)
6. Driving Without Licence
Old Fine: Rs. 500 ——-> New Fine: Rs. 5,000
7. Compensation For Hit & Run
Old Fine: Rs. 25,000 ——-> New Fine: Rs. 2,00,000(Upto 10,00,000 in Road accidents Fatalities)
8. Riding Two Wheeler Without Helmet
Old Fine: Rs. 100 ——-> New Fine: Rs. 1,000(Disqualification of 3 months)
9. Drink & Drive
Old Fine: Rs. 2,000 ——-> New Fine: Rs. 10,000
10. Driving Despite Disqualification
Old Fine: Rs. 500 ——-> New Fine: Rs. 10,000
11. Dangerous Driving
Old Fine: Rs. 1,000 ——-> New Fine: Rs. 5,000
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