Traffic Rules

Self-Driving Cars Could Ease Traffic, But Increase Sprawl

Carandbike Team With Inputs From Associated Press | Tuesday October 17, 2017

The consulting group's study included a computer simulation of how downtown Boston traffic would change with the advent of self-driving taxis, buses and private cars.

How Honey The Labrador Is Teaching Bengaluru About Road Safety

Offbeat | Written by Maya Sharma | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Honey tends to hound people who ride a two wheeler without a helmet or break other traffic rules. She is a very smart Labrador, living in Bengaluru, who is being used to teach people about traffic safety.

Over 75 Per Cent Traffic signage In Delhi Faulty; Says IRTE Study

CarAndBike Team | Monday September 18, 2017

A majority of road traffic signals and signs in Delhi are faulty. This is inadvertently causing motorists to violate traffic laws unknowingly. The authorities need to rectify the same or else, it is going to be a major problem soon.

Habitual Traffic Offenders Should Be Beaten With Shoes: Goa Top Cop

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday September 4, 2017

Repeated violators of traffic rules should be beaten with shoes, Goa's Director General of Police Muktesh Chander said on Monday, launching a traffic awareness drive.

Motor Bill Sent to Select Committee Of Rajya Sabha

PTI | Tuesday August 8, 2017

The bill aims at bringing radical reforms in the transport sector, ranging from hefty fines for traffic rules violations to improving the licensing system and checking bogus licenses.

Over 1000 Cases Booked In Hyderabad Within Hours Under New Traffic System

PTI | Wednesday August 2, 2017

Within hours of introducing a new system that will lead to automatic suspension of driving license for frequent traffic violations, Hyderabad police booked over 1,000 cases and awarded penalty points. "We have started awarding penalty points for violators as part of 'Penalty Point System'

Inaccurate Road Signs In Delhi Lead To Traffic Rule Violation: Study

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 28, 2017

A study has found faulty road signs may be behind traffic violations and accidents. The study was conducted on 14 major roads in the national capital spanning some 85 kilometres by the Delhi-based Institute of Road Traffic Education or IRTE.

Mira Rajput Reportedly Fined For Breaking Traffic Rule. Here's What Happened

Tuesday May 9, 2017

Mira was reportedly driven to and from the restaurant by a chauffeur, who has been identified as having been fined previously for breaking traffic rules

Lok Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill

PTI | Monday April 10, 2017

The bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha last August and was referred to a parliamentary standing committee, whose suggestions have been endorsed by the Union Cabinet.

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh Orders Crackdown On Over-Speeding Vehicles

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 26, 2017

Taking serious note of the deaths of eight people in two major road accidents in less than 24 hours, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today directed state traffic authorities to crack down on over-speeding and violation of traffic rules by vehicles, especially buses.

Fast And Furious Chennai? Supercars Worth 30 Crores Grounded After Race

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Sunday February 26, 2017

Chennai woke up to a strange sight on Sunday morning: 10 imported cars - including a Ferrari, two Lamborghinis, a Mercedes and an Audi - standing in a row near the Kanathur police station in outer fringes of the city. The owners, mostly men under 30, were racing and have been arrested for rash and negligent driving, creating panic and causing noise...

'Unauthorised Drone' Halts Traffic At Dubai Airport

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday October 30, 2016

A drone forced Dubai international airport, one of the world's busiest, to halt air traffic for an hour and a half Saturday evening, the third such incident in less than five months.

Government Rules Out 'Intrusion' In Delhi Airport ATC System

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 6, 2016

The government today ruled out "any kind of intrusion" for the glitches in the air traffic control system at the IGI airport in New Delhi, saying the reason for its malfunctioning has been identified and work is on to resolve it.

Delhi Police To Educate School Students About Road Safety

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 6, 2016

In a bid to educate 10 lakh students of over 850 Delhi schools about traffic rules within three months, Delhi Police today kick-started a 'School Road Safety Awareness' drive.

Crackdown On Traffic Offenders Brings Relief To Gurgaon

Gurgaon News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday August 23, 2016

Smooth traffic movement can be seen on Gurgaon roads as traffic police challaned and fined over 55,000 vehicle owners for violating various traffic rules, the police said today.

Nitin Gadkari Presents Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill With Hefty Penalties In Lok Sabha

CarandBike Team (With Inputs from PTI) | Tuesday August 9, 2016

A bill proposing hefty penalties for violating traffic rules to curb road accidents was introduced in Lok Sabha today, after being approved by the Union Cabinet earlier this month.

Government Allows Airlines To Import Up To 18 Year Old Planes

Press Trust of India | Sunday June 26, 2016

Domestic airlines can now import aircraft that are up to 18 years old into the country with the government amending more than two-decade old rules in this regard.

Body Worn Cameras Provided To Traffic Cops In Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 16, 2016

12 traffic policemen, including sub inspectors and head constables, were given 'body worn cameras' (GPRS enabled cameras) at Hapur Chungi round in Ghaziabad today, a senior traffic official said.

Government Rules Out Capping Of Airfares

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 9, 2016

Capping of airfares in the backdrop of passenger complaints of arbitrary tariff hikes was on Thursday ruled out by the government which said that competition among the airlines will take care of the problem.

Bengaluru Techie Tried To Film Rule-Breaker. Assault - And A Viral Video

Bangalore News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Raija Susan Panicker | Wednesday June 1, 2016

When the owner of a start-up in Bengaluru saw a man riding his scooter on a pavement, he tried to film the traffic violation on his cellphone. That did not go down well. The protagonist of his video slapped him and tried to hit the 26-year-old with his helmet in an assault that Ankit Chowdhary recorded and posted on his Facebook page.

'No Helmets No Fuel' Is Odisha's New Directive For Violators

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 28, 2016

Odisha will now enforce traffic rules the hard way. The government has asked the police to ensure 'No-Helmets No-Fuel' a public movement is adhered by petrol pumps across the state.

Govt Proposes Steep Fines for Violating Traffic Rules

CarAndBike Team | Tuesday May 17, 2016

The Road Transport Ministry has proposed a steep hike in fines, suspension and cancellation of driving licences and even imprisonment for serious traffic offences. For drunk driving, one of the most serious offences, the ministry has proposed a maximum penalty of Rs 10,000 and suspension of driving licence for three months while repeat offenders c...

Raghuram Rajan Floats 'Traffic Signal' Like Control On Central Bankers

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 10, 2016

Proposing 'traffic signal' like checks on central bankers, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday asked them to shun monetary policies that can negatively impact other economies, saying even India can follow the same rules in about a decade.

E-Challan Of Traffic Violators Soon; Data For 19 Crore Vehicles Ready

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 28, 2016

To e-challan drivers violating traffic rules, the government has developed a software comprising a mobile app, as also a database of 19 crore vehicles in the country.

The Bengaluru Violence Surprised With Its Scale And Agility

Opinion | Nitin Pai | Wednesday April 20, 2016

On Monday, without warning, thousands of garment workers assembled near the city's garment hubs, blocked highway traffic for hours to protest against the union government's changes to the Employee's Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawal rules announced in this year's budget.

Bengaluru Riot Over New Provident Fund Rules, Massive Traffic Jams

Bangalore News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Shweta Rajpal Kohli, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday April 19, 2016

Thousands of garment workers in Bengaluru clashed with the police and set buses and cars on fire today, angry with the government over a new controversial rule for provident funds, which has now been withdrawn.

People Are Voluntarily Following Odd-Even Rules: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 19, 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday claimed that people are voluntarily following the second phase of odd-even scheme and there was no congestion on the roads in the national capital due to the road rationing rule.

Delhi, You Can Do Better. 1300 Cars Fined On Day 1 Of Odd-Even

Delhi News | Reported by Tanima Biswas, Edited by Neha Mahajan | Friday April 15, 2016

Delhi has begun its second attempt at following traffic restrictions to reduce air pollution. On the first day of the new "odd-even" scheme, 1300 cars had been penalised Rs 2,000 each for violating road rules which will apply for the next fortnight.

For Odd-Even, Delhi Faces A Problem. Can You Help, Tweets Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi News | Edited by Raija Susan Panicker | Friday April 8, 2016

The odd-even traffic rules launch for a fortnight on the 15th. But unlike an earlier stint at the start of the year, this time, the restrictions on private cars will take hold when schools are open.

Report A Road Accident Without Fear Of Harassment Thanks To Supreme Court

Cheat Sheet | Reported by Sidharth Pandey, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Saturday March 5, 2016

If you witness a road accident, don't hesitate to get involved. The Supreme Court has today ordered that across the country, rules will be enforced to protect "Good Samaritans".