Higher penalty alone will not help
At present, the insurance premium is linked only to the type of vehicle and engine capacity
The new provisions will come into force in Gujarat from September 16, chief minister Vijay Rupani said
Various reports have said a two-wheeler rider was fined Rs 23,000 in Gurugram for various norms violations, while a truck driver was given challan for Rs 59,000
Every year 5 lakh road accidents are reported in India
Cabinet approves hefty hike in penalties; fine for driving without licence spikes 10 times to Rs 5,000; drunken driving to be at Rs 10,000