Govt's intention is to save lives, not to earn revenue through fines: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said the government`s intention behind bringing the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act (MV Act) was not to collect revenues through fines but to save lives of people. Watch this video to know more.
Sep 12, 2019, 08:00 AM IST
Motor Vehicles Act: Several state governments decide to reduce penalties by as much as 90%
In a bid to inculcate good driving habits, curb traffic violations and instill the fear of law, the Central government amended the Motor Vehicles Act, which came into effect on September 1, 2019. Watch this video to know more.
Sep 12, 2019, 07:14 AM IST
Motor Vehicles Act is not revenue income scheme: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari responded to revised traffic fines in country. Speaking to Zee News he said, “This isn't a revenue income scheme, are you not worried about deaths of 1,50,000 people? Watch this video to know more.
Sep 12, 2019, 07:04 AM IST
States move to dilute Motor Vehicles Act
With extremely steep and heavy penalties for road traffic violations, the Motor Vehicle Act 2019 should have been a welcome step but several state governments have decided to either not implement the same or have gone ahead and reduced the penalties by as much as 90 per cent. Watch this video to know more.
Sep 12, 2019, 06:58 AM IST
BJP leader and MP Ram Kripal Yadav's son fined under amended Motor Vehicles Act in Patna
On Sunday, the traffic police in Patna had launched a checking of the vehicles at Bailey Road near the famous Bihar Museum and during the checking the traffic police officers also stopped the vehicle of Union Minister Ashwini Chaubey.
Sep 09, 2019, 19:43 PM IST
Violating traffic rules to cost dear as new norms come into effect from Saturday midnight
As many as 63 clauses of the Act, which correspond to increase in penalty/fine for traffic rule violation, will be brought into effect starting September 1, 2019.
Aug 31, 2019, 14:31 PM IST
Violating traffic rules to cost dear from September as new norms come into effect
According to sources, as many as 63 clauses of the Act, which correspond to increase in penalty/fine for traffic rule violation, will be brought into effect on September 1, 2019.
Aug 21, 2019, 12:44 PM IST
Maharashtra: 15,000 auto drivers on strike in Palghar, commuters stranded
As many as 15,000 autorickshaw drivers in Maharashtra's Palghar District went on strike demanding the construction of brake test track that the Bombay High Court this month.
Nov 10, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
National Green Tribunal directs Assam government to improve sensor barriers in Kaziranga
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed the Assam government to file an affidavit and inform it about the technical and operational aspects of the barriers.
Aug 13, 2017, 12:38 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill
A draft legislation to amend the Motor Vehicles Act to impose stiffer penalties on traffic rules violations and to protect the Good Samaritans from legal harassment was passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Apr 10, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
Soon, talking on phone while driving to get you harsher punishment
The Supreme Court has urged the government to levy exemplary punishment on those found guilty of talking on mobile phone while driving on road
Sep 23, 2016, 09:53 AM IST
Diesel taxi ban in Delhi: 140 drivers booked
The Supreme Court had on Saturday refused to give more time to cab operators to convert to CNG and put a ban on diesel cabs in Delhi from May 01.
May 03, 2016, 09:10 AM IST
620 motorists penalised for violating odd-even rule
A total of 620 motorists were penalised for violating odd-even rule today.
Apr 27, 2016, 23:31 PM IST
Over 450 challaned on 8th day of odd-even scheme in Delhi
Enforcement teams of Delhi government and Delhi Traffic Police booked as many as 488 motorists for violating the odd-even scheme on Friday.
Apr 22, 2016, 22:44 PM IST
Soon, parents may be punished if minor children caught driving
As incidents of minors involved in road accidents rising, the government is contemplating to bring a proposal, which would ensure punishment for parents of children who are caught driving.
Apr 21, 2016, 10:12 AM IST
Married kin cannot be deprived of accident compensation: Madras HC
The Madras High Court on Friday held that excluding married daughters and siblings of those who succumb in motor accidents from claiming compensation for the death would be against the object of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Mar 18, 2016, 14:50 PM IST
1.62 lakh road accidents caused by without licence, underage drivers
As many as 1.62 lakh road accidents were caused by underage drivers and those without licences between 2012 and 2014, the government on Monday said.
Dec 14, 2015, 19:23 PM IST
Do you know cost of breaking Delhi’s odd-even car rule?
The official said a higher penalty is also being discussed by the government.
Dec 11, 2015, 13:08 PM IST
Centre to soon issue advisory on app-based taxi services
The advisory may be issued as an interim measure.
Apr 10, 2015, 15:17 PM IST
Govt approves Motor Vehicles Act amendment bill
The government is believed to have approved a bill, proposing amendments to the existing Motor Vehicles Act, to replace an Ordinance brought out last year for enabling plying of e-rickshaws in the National Capital.
Feb 19, 2015, 23:01 PM IST
