Page 2 - Latest Updates on Motor Vehicles Act
Vehicle with no FC and permit; insurer still has to pay compensation: HC
The High Court of Karnataka has held that an insurer cannot escape the liability of paying compensation even when the fitness certificate (FC) and permit of a vehicle are not renewed
 "Vehicle with no FC and permit; insurer still has to pay compensation: HC")
Policy vacuum speed breaker may slow down India's booming used car market
The pre-owned car market has got a boost with the entry of startups like Cars24, Olx Autos, Droom and CarTrade. But there's still a policy vacuum here. Let's understand how it can hit the market
 "Policy vacuum speed breaker may slow down India's booming used car market")
Ownership transfer: Road ministry notifies changes in motor vehicle rules
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified certain changes in the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to facilitate the owner of vehicle for nominating a person in the registration certificate
 "Ownership transfer: Road ministry notifies changes in motor vehicle rules")
Fixing what isn't broken
The new ride-hailing regulations are ill-conceived
 "Fixing what isn't broken")
Govt intends to formalise registration process of vintage motor vehicles
The Centre on Friday said it intends to formalise the registration process of the vintage motor vehicles, and has sought public comments for proposed rules regarding this.
 "Govt intends to formalise registration process of vintage motor vehicles")
Govt brings out new rules for tighter scrutiny of ride hailing apps
The government has said that non-compliance with these norms would also invite penalties
 "Govt brings out new rules for tighter scrutiny of ride hailing apps")
States to facilitate exemptions to differently-abled persons' vehicles
The move is aimed at facilitating movement of the physically challenged
 "States to facilitate exemptions to differently-abled persons' vehicles")
New motor vehicle rules come into effect from today: All you need to know
During the process of finalisation of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, numerous consultations were held with stakeholders.
 "New motor vehicle rules come into effect from today: All you need to know")
Explained: Delhi govt order on colour coding of registration plates
All you need to know about the new hologram-based stickers that are now mandatory on NCR roads
States can charge fees for granting registration numbers for vehicles: SC
The top court set aside the Madhya Pradesh High Court judgement which had quashed Rule 55A of the Motor Vehicles Rules, 1994 framed by the state government
 "States can charge fees for granting registration numbers for vehicles: SC")
Fines of up to Rs 10,000 for using phone while driving: UP transport dept
The notification issued also said that riding without a helmet will draw a thousand rupee fine as well
 "Fines of up to Rs 10,000 for using phone while driving: UP transport dept")
MV rules: Proposals invited to improve movement in neighbouring countries
The Road Transport and Highways Ministry has issued a notification in this regard
 "MV rules: Proposals invited to improve movement in neighbouring countries")
Be ready to pay hefty traffic fines on spot in Delhi as govt notifies rules
The Arvind Kejriwal led government's move will allow the traffic police cops to issue spot fines on violation of the norms
 "Be ready to pay hefty traffic fines on spot in Delhi as govt notifies rules")
India needs to re-envision its policing: CHRI Senior Advisor Maja Daruwala
The police establishment retains the same classist hierarchical, status-oriented structure it has always had
 "India needs to re-envision its policing: CHRI Senior Advisor Maja Daruwala")
States cannot lower fines below prescribed limits under MV Act: Centre
The new Act with stricter provisions has come into force in the country from September 1, 2019
 "States cannot lower fines below prescribed limits under MV Act: Centre")
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
 "Year in Review: 11 crucial Bills passed by Indian Parliament in 2019")
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
 "To enhance security, microdots identifiers to be fixed on vehicles")
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.
 "Gujarat govt relaxes MVA provisions; makes helmets optional in city limits")
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
 "Goa to follow Gujarat model to implement amended Motor Vehicle Act")
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
 "An organisation is making roads safer as well as protecting Good Samaritans")
