Page 2 - Latest Updates on Motor Vehicles Act
Year in Review: 11 crucial Bills passed by Indian Parliament in 2019
From Citizenship (Amendment) Bill to J&K Reorganisation Bill and Triple Talaq Bill, here are the most crucial Bills passed by Parliament in 2019
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To enhance security, microdots identifiers to be fixed on vehicles
The objections and suggestions received in respect of the said draft rules have been duly considered by the central government; before notifying the amendments, the statement said
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Gujarat govt relaxes MVA provisions; makes helmets optional in city limits
The BJP government in Gujarat was first to relax fines suggested in the new MVA.
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Goa to follow Gujarat model to implement amended Motor Vehicle Act
The Transport Minister said that wherever possible he would try to approach the issue practically and like Gujarat slash some of the steep fines
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An organisation is making roads safer as well as protecting Good Samaritans
Building a trauma registry is next on the agenda. Currently, data on accident deaths is compiled through first information reports (FIR) recorded immediately after an accident
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Govt collected Rs 577 cr through challans under Motor Vehicle Act: Gadkari
In a written reply, Gadkari said the number of fatalities in Kerala during September-October this year was 314
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Tweak Motor Vehicles Act to curb drunk driving: Madras HC to Centre
The judge said while section 185 prescribes the so-called limits, it was duty-bound to observe that these limits seem to be theoretical
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Faltering on speed limits
Despite the compelling argument of putting the fear of law in citizens, it is also a fact that systems are not designed to handle the consequences
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Automating road safety
Too much attention has been given to traffic violation fines but not on tech-based measures. The real reform on the roads will be brought about by preventive measures using new technology
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Motor Vehicles Act: UP police finding themselves in a sticky situation
Traffic policemen have been directed not to "harass" people in the guise of checking vehicles
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No provision for lowering penalties in the new Motor Vehicles Act
The Act does not give flexibility to the states for any downward revision of penalties
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New traffic rules face resistance from states, even from the BJP ruled ones
BJP-ruled Gujarat and Uttarakhand have announced cuts in hefty fines for traffic violations under new rules
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Safety on road
Higher penalty alone will not help
West Bengal won't enforce new traffic rules, fines too harsh: Mamata
In a federal structure it is the prerogative of a state to decide on issues like enforcing the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, she said
Is money more important than life? Gadkari on new Motor Vehicles Act
Speaking during a programme in Nagpur, Gadkari tried to address the criticism of the high penalties under the new law
Insurance companies report boom in business after new, strict traffic rules
Insurance companies expect the new regulations to bridge the gap between insured and un-insured vehicles significantly
New traffic rules: How heavy fines may rein in reckless driving in India
The hefty fines seemed to have given a great boost to Delhi Traffic Police, for one, as it issued 3,900 challans on the very first day
New Motor Vehicles Act spurs ride-hailing firms to lobby for concessions
Wish list includes all-India permit
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Irdai partnering states to contact those with uninsured vehicles
Under the Motor Vehicles Act, it is mandatory for all vehicles to have a third-party insurance cover
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Motor vehicle law amendment: Know all fines on various traffic violations
Here's a list of penalties traffic rules violators may have to pay under Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill - 2019
