March 1st: New Motor Vehicle Rule 10X Fine

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Due to an increase in daily traffic accidents, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) announced sudden changes to road safety fines that are ten times more than the previous ones, which are supposedly required to ensure everyone's safety when they walk on the road. To reduce traffic rule violations, the government had to take decisive action. The younger generation has begun to disregard traffic laws, and as a result, they will eventually have to deal with serious repercussions that may compromise road safety.

The following stringent regulations have been put in place for road offenders, and those who disobey them will face severe penalties, including huge fines, jail time, and community service. Let's find out what the new fines are and how people need now to be ready before lending money for such offenses.

Understand the traffic offense and the revised penalties based on the categories:​

Based on the Driving of 2-wheelers or 4-wheelers-​

1. Drunken Driving—

It is the most frequent breach of traffic laws, and significant incidents of drunk driving accidents are reported.

Previously, it was only ₹1000–₹1500. Therefore, start following driving laws to save your life or money.

Earlier it was ₹100 in both cases.

2. No Fasten Seat belt / No Helmet—

Earlier it was ₹100 in both cases.

3. Using a mobile phone while driving—

So using a phone while driving becomes the trend now; this trend will cost you a lot.

4. Dangerous Driving-

Those who believe in rash driving and believe in this phrase, “SPEED Thrills” should also remember “Speed kills.”

5. Driving against the authorized flow of traffic/Wrong side driving/overtaking other vehicles-

6. Driving in NMV lanes/No entry/One-way roads—

Driving in such areas not only violates the traffic rules but also increases the risk of safety.

7. Triple riding on two-wheelers—

If you’re tripling or riding with more than two people on 2-wheelers, you will be fined extensively.

8. In case of defective, fancy, not displaying number plate, or Illegal number plate-

As per the Motor Vehicle Rule, 1989, Bharat vehicles have their fixed font size and style. If you breach that rule, you will be fined.

9. Misbehavior with Police Officer/Refusal or giving false Information—

10. Driving without PUCC (Pollution Under Control Certificate)/license/insurance & RC—

Driving without a PUCC certificate is a legal offense in India. This certificate is mandatory for every vehicle to keep the pollution in check. Similarly, without other important documents like a license, RC, and insurance, you will be charged heavily.

11.  Jumping red light/signal violation—

This is also the most common traffic rule breach. Everyone is in such a hurry to reach their respective spot no matter how. But now you have to keep patience; otherwise, pay the price for it.

12. Offences made by Juveniles (below 18 years) -

If you are found to be driving when under the age of 18, you will not only be punished but also imprisoned for 3 years. Additionally, your vehicle registration will be cancelled for a year, and you will not be able to obtain a driving license until you are 25.

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Carbike360 Says,

These are the updated penalties for traffic rules breaches. Since the traffic authorities have become rigorous, no leniency will be served, and appropriate action will be taken. It would be wiser to begin adhering to traffic laws, as they are in place solely for our protection and to lower the number of accidents that occur on the roads. Be a law abiding citizen Drive safely and think of yourself as well as others' before stepping out from home.