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Post imposition of the Act, from September 1, hefty challans for traffic rules violations by the police has hit the headlines. (Photo: PTI | Representational Image)

Delhi-NCR strike: Commuters, school hit as transport unions protest...

However, commuters may face hardships due to the strike in the national capital.

19 Sept 2019 11:08 AM IST

State transport minister A K Saseendran in a letter to Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari requested flexibility to fix fines under the ammended Motor Vehicles Act at rates proportionate to the gravity of the offences and which are affordable by all. (Photo: Twitter)

Kerala Transport Minister Saseendran urges to reduce fine in letter to...

The minister said as per section 200 of the act, Kerala govt has issued notification revising compounding fee with...

17 Sept 2019 10:46 AM IST

At a time when imposition of heavy fines for violation of traffic rules is evoking public anger in parts of the country, Rachakonda police commissionerate in Greater Hyderabad is trying an innovative method to make the motorists follow the rules. (Photo: Twitter/ @RachakondaCop)

Cops award traffic violators with helmets instead of challans in...

Deputy Commissioner of Police (traffic) Divya Charan Rao launched the innovative drive on Saturday.

15 Sept 2019 12:46 PM IST

Referring to a recent survey report, Tejaswi Yadav said that more than 75 percent ministers in the new NDA regime are tainted and facing criminal charges including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. (Photo: PTI/File)

Just fining people won't work: Tejashwi Yadav on amended Motor...

Under Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019, hefty challans have been levied on many violators for not abiding by traffic...

14 Sept 2019 9:42 AM IST

This is also not the first time when Delhi Chief Minister has praised the Centre. Earlier, he had praised the Centre for its role in combating pollution in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal praises Modi govt's Motor Vehicles Act

His statement comes at a time when several states have publicly stated that they plan to reduce the fines.

13 Sept 2019 2:43 PM IST

The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill which came into effect on September 1, made several far-reaching changes on existing traffic penalty charts. (Representational Image)

Truck driver pays Rs 2 lakh for violating new traffic rules; highest...

The man was charged with several traffic violations including overloading and driving without a proper license.

13 Sept 2019 12:57 PM IST

Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. (Photo: PTI)

Let's talk: Gadkari calls meeting with dissenting CMs on traffic...

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has shunned any possibility of implementing the 'harsh' penalties.

13 Sept 2019 11:29 AM IST

Union Road Transport and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari. (Photo: PTI)

More BJP-run states reject stiff Motor Vehicles fines

The party feels the law could also take a toll on the pro-people image of the Narendra Modi government.

13 Sept 2019 1:56 AM IST

According to the official order, Virajpet BJP MLA K G Bopaiah wrote to Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa requesting him to cancel Tipu Jayanti celebrations. (Photo: File)

Karnataka to follow Gujarat's steps to reduce traffic fines in...

Deputy CM of Karnataka Govind Makthappa Karajol said bad roads don't cause accidents but good roads do.

11 Sept 2019 9:07 PM IST

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik

Odisha government asks police to ensure vehicle owners are not...

Earlier, CM Patnaik had directed enforcement agencies to counsel, handhold public to facilitate compliance with the...

11 Sept 2019 5:40 PM IST

The truck, having a Rajasthan registration number, was caught by the enforcement team on Thursday, the transport department official. (Photo: ANI)

Rajasthan truck driver fined Rs 1.41 lakh in Delhi

After implementation of amended Motor Vehicles Act, the penalty for overloading of goods carriers has been hiked to Rs...

11 Sept 2019 10:50 AM IST

A high powered committee has asked insurance regulator to examine the issue of linking premium with traffic violations.

Allow appeals on MV excesses

A lorry driver was asked to pay Rs 87,000, that may exceed his annual earnings.

11 Sept 2019 2:36 AM IST