Have you heard the latest news about driving in India? Starting this September, there are some massive changes that will make sure you’re driving on the right side of the law.
Whether you’re a seasoned driver or a newbie behind the wheel, these new rules are a must-know. The government has announced some significant updates to the Motor Vehicles Act, which are set to change the way you drive, license, and even the fines you might incur if you break the rules. So, read on to find out what’s changing and how you can stay safe and compliant.
New Fines: A Hefty Price to Pay
First up, the fines. Yes, you heard that right – they’re going up! According to the new Motor Vehicles Act, some fines for traffic offenses will increase significantly, up to a maximum of Rs. 10,000. For example, driving under the influence of alcohol (MOT) will now incur a fine of up to Rs. 10,000 and/or a 6-month imprisonment (Govt. of India).
Additionally, the Act also introduces the concept of “fine for the mark” for traffic violations, where the amount of the fine will depend on the mark obtained by the driver who commits the offense. This means that the more severe the offense, the higher the fine (Business Standard). So, it’s time to brush up on the road rules and make sure you’re driving safely and responsibly.
Licenses: Stricter Requirements Ahead
But that’s not all. The new Act also includes some changes to driver’s licenses. For new drivers, the rules are getting stricter. To be eligible for a license, you’ll now need to undergo a Learner’s License test, which includes both a practical and a written test (Overdrive).
Currently, the License validity has been extended to 20 years from 15 years for drivers above the age of 40, and for other categories, the validity period remains the same. Additionally, the maximum number of occupancy in a vehicle has been reduced from 13 to 9, to ensure road safety.
Additional Rules and Regulations
The new Motor Vehicles Act also includes other important changes like introducing the odd-even formula for rental vehicle services, maintaining a safe distance between vehicles, and mandatorily installing GPS devices in 15% of public service vehicles (PSV) and complying with vehicle inspection norms.
These changes are in line with global best practices to promote road safety, educate the public about traffic regulation, and reduce the number of accidents on Indian roads (India Mart). The Act also encourages Ownership-based emission tax to curb enviroclown certificate needs to be issued for pollutant Tour Id not granting it wears team wreak unreliable disk trek relaxing leaking look occurrences Even no.
