Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2016

Up to 10 times hike in penalties - Highlights of the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2016

Road safety in India is a growing concern. Reports suggest that every year within India over five lakh road accidents take place which results in over 1.5 lakh people losing their lives. To put these facts into order, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval for Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2016. 

Aug 07, 2016, 16:25 PM IST

New Motor Bill: Know the new traffic penalty rate

Here is a comprehensive list of old and new penalties under the New Motor Bill.

Aug 04, 2016, 10:32 AM IST

New Motor Bill gets Cabinet nod; Rs 10 lakh compensation proposed for fatal road accident

Government on Wednesday approved the much- awaited Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2016 that proposes hefty penalties for violation of traffic norms including up to Rs 10,000 fine for drunken driving and Rs 2 lakh compensation for hit-and-run cases.

Aug 03, 2016, 21:24 PM IST