Page 3 - Latest Updates on Motor Vehicles Act
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
 "Govt collected Rs 577 cr through challans under Motor Vehicle Act: Gadkari")
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
 "Tweak Motor Vehicles Act to curb drunk driving: Madras HC to Centre")
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
 "Faltering on speed limits")
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
 "Automating road safety")
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
 "Motor Vehicles Act: UP police finding themselves in a sticky situation")
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
 "No provision for lowering penalties in the new Motor Vehicles Act")
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
 "New traffic rules face resistance from states, even from the BJP ruled ones")
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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Hefty fines for traffic offenders: RS clears Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill
The Bill has been passed with three government amendments and will need to go back to the Lok Sabha (LS). The LS had already passed the Bill on July 23
 "Hefty fines for traffic offenders: RS clears Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill")
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
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Motoring change: Third-party liability to remain a sore point for insurers
Proposed motor vehicle law removes cap on liability, sets minimum compensation of Rs5 lakh for death
 "Motoring change: Third-party liability to remain a sore point for insurers")
Why the motor vehicles Bill must be passed
A well-crafted piece of legislation is being held up unnecessarily. It should be passed in Parliament with a sense of urgency
 "Why the motor vehicles Bill must be passed")
Rocky road ahead for Motor Vehicles Bill
While the proposed amendments to the Act call for a more active role on the part of the states, the Centre has little say in how the law is implemented
 "Rocky road ahead for Motor Vehicles Bill")
Soon, traffic police to accept digital version of all vehicle documents
The move comes after reports of some of the state transport authorities and traffic police officers not accepting the digital versions of vehicle documents
 "Soon, traffic police to accept digital version of all vehicle documents")
