GUWAHATI: The centre has approved the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill that proposes hefty penalties for violating traffic norms including Rs 10,000 fine for not giving way to emergency vehicles such as ambulances.
The Bill, which was pending for approval in the Rajya Sabha, lapsed after the term of the 16th Lok Sabha ended. "The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Motor Vehicles (Amendment), Bill. It provides steep penalties for violation of various traffic norms," the source said.
Following are the penalties under the new Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill:
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- Over Speeding - Rs 1000 to Rs 2000
- Driving without insurance - Rs 2000
- Driving without helmet - Rs 1000 + 3-months license suspension
- Disobedience of the orders of authorities - Rs 2000
- Unauthorised use of vehicles without a licence - Rs 5000
- Driving despite disqualification - Rs 10,000
- Dangerous driving - Rs 5000
- Drunken driving - Rs 10,000
- Driving without seat belts - Rs 1000
- Overloading of vehicles - Rs 20,000