Motor Vehicles Act

Odisha Man Fined Rs 42,500 For Allowing Minor To Ride His Motorbike

Bhubaneshwar News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday February 8, 2020

A motorcycle owner has been slapped with a fine amount of Rs 42,500 for allowing a minor to ride his motor bike violating traffic rules under new Motor Vehicles Act 2019 in Odisha's Bhadrak district, said an official on Saturday.

Pune Police's Hilarious Reaction To Number Plate With "Khansaab" Sticker

Offbeat | Wednesday January 29, 2020

Pune Police's witty reaction to a number plate with "Khansaab" written on it has won them many fans.

Will Implement Motor Vehicle Act After Reducing Fine: Rajasthan Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 8, 2020

Rajasthan will implement the new Motor Vehicle Act only after reducing penalties, Transport Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas said on Wednesday.

Act As Per Law Against Cab Aggregators: Court To Delhi Government

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 18, 2019

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the AAP government to act as per law against cab aggregators, like Ola and Uber, if they are found flouting the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.

Gujarat Government Makes Helmets Optional In City Limits

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 4, 2019

In yet another relaxation in stringent provisions of the amended Motor Vehicles Act (MVA), the Gujarat government on Wednesday relaxed compulsory helmet rule in areas under municipal corporations and municipalities, but the headgear will remain mandatory for two-wheeler riders on highways and in rural areas.

New Motor Vehicle Act To Be Implemented In Goa From January: Minister

PTI | Monday November 25, 2019

The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2019 was passed by Parliament in July and its steep fines were to come into effect from September 1, though some states pushed it back saying people needed time to get acquainted with the enhanced penalties.

This Helmet-Wearing Dog From Delhi Has Won Twitter's Heart

Offbeat | Monday October 21, 2019

An adorable photograph that is going viral online shows a Delhi dog sitting behind his owner on a scooter, dutifully wearing a helmet on his head.

Bihar Man Fined For Not Wearing Helmet Tries To Commit Suicide: Police

Cities | ANI | Saturday October 12, 2019

A man poured petrol and tried to light himself on fire after a fine was imposed on him for not wearing a helmet under the new Motor Vehicles Act in Bihar's Purnea, the police said on Friday.

66% Drop In Delhi Traffic Violations For September After Fine Hikes: Police

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 1, 2019

Traffic violations in the national capital dropped sharply by 66 per cent in the month of September this year, compared to the previous year, following implementation of the amended Motor Vehicles Act that hiked the fines significantly, police said.

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act Notified In Assam

PTI | Tuesday September 24, 2019

The new Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act that imposes hefty penalties for violating traffic norms was notified in Assam on Monday.

Cab Drivers Not Fined For Not Keeping Condom In First-Aid Kit: Delhi Cops

Delhi News | ANI | Sunday September 22, 2019

Delhi Traffic Police clarified on Saturday that cab drivers were not being penalised for not carrying condoms in the first aid kits of their vehicles.

Noida Bus Driver Gets Challan For "Not Wearing Helmet", Fined

Noida News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 21, 2019

The owner of a private bus in Noida claimed that he had been issued a fine of Rs 500 allegedly because the driver was "not wearing a helmet".

9.7 Million Views For Cop's Video On How To Lower Hefty Traffic Challans

Offbeat | Friday September 20, 2019

A cop's video on what drivers can do in case they are issued a hefty traffic challan has gone massively viral online. Under the amended Motor Vehicles Act 2019, traffic challans have increased by up to 10 times.

People May Be Fined Rs 20,000 For Violation Of Odd-Even Scheme In Delhi

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 19, 2019

The amended Motor Vehicles Act, which imposes higher driving penalties from September 1, may further cause trouble for Delhi commuters during the implementation of the Odd-Even scheme as any violation in the road rationing scheme may cost people Rs 20,000, up from Rs 2,000 earlier.

Delhi Transport Strike Today, Many Schools To Stay Closed: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Thursday September 19, 2019

Several schools will be closed in Delhi on Thursday and commuters could face problems because of a one-day transport strike called against the steep hike in traffic fines. Transport bodies said the "token strike" was against the amended Motor Vehicle (MV) Act. The strike has been called by the United Front of Transport Associations or UFTA which re...