Hefty Penalties and Negative Points Under New Motor Vehicle Law

In a bid to control the ever-increasing road fatalities in India, the Government of India is planning to impose stricter traffic rules under the new Motor Vehicle Act. The GOI is on its way to introduce higher fines and penalty points in case of traffic law violations.

On accumulating 12 negative points, a driver's license will lead to one year suspension. If a driver with a suspended license violates the law, his/her license might be suspended for 5 years. Offences like traffic signal violation, driving under influence (DUI), driving/riding a vehicle without registration, tripling on a two-wheeler may attract 3 negative points.

Talking about cash penalties, one will get 3 penalty points along with a hefty fine of Rs 5,000 for jumping the traffic light. Also, if someone is found guilty of not wearing a seat belt or helmet, a heavy penalty of Rs 2,500 will be imposed on them along with negative points.

The new traffic law is modeled on the rules in UK, Japan, Australia, US and China, where the stiffer traffic laws have resulted into lesser road accidents. We believe that the better enforcement of the new traffic law will definitely help India control fatalities and accidents.

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