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“Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019: Enhancing Road Safety in India”

Today thought of sharing the changes that were made to the Motor Vehicle Act through amendment in 2019. These amendments were brought due to the inconsiderate driving behavior of many Indians, and several cases of road accidents are reported all over the country. It is shocking to know that in 2019, road accident deaths comprised around 43% of the deaths in India. This was due to the sheer lack of discipline among road users despite strong laws already there, as such the government decided to change several provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act in 2019.

The fine amount & sentence period is enhanced and the compensation limit has also been increased under the new amendments. This has been done to send a clear message to the violators of traffic rules that transgression in traffic rules won't be tolerated.

Compensation limits for accident victims have also been set. If the injuries caused are severe, then INR 2.5 lakhs will have to be given to the victim, and if the accident turns fatal, then INR 5 lakhs will have to be paid as compensation.

Section 184 of the Motor Vehicle Act deals with dangerous driving. Dangerous driving includes:

Taking an important call or just mindlessly scrolling through Instagram when driving.

Using your mobile phone or any handheld device while driving is considered an offense.

Jumped a red light.

Stopping when asked by the traffic authorities can spare you the wrath of this section.

Violating a stop sign can also get you in trouble

wrongfully overtaking a vehicle is another violation

Causing inconvenience by driving against the flow of traffic is a transgression

Most importantly, driving dangerously enough to grievously hurt a person will also land you in trouble.

Penalties under New Motor Vehicle Act, 2019:

1.Driving/ Riding without a license

Rs.5,000 and/or community service.

2.Driving/Riding under the influence of an intoxicating substance

Rs.10,000 and/or 6 months prison| Rs.15,000 and /or 2 years jail for the repetitive violation.

3.Over speeding

Light motor vehicle: Rs.1,000- Rs.2000MPV/HPV: Rs.2,000-Rs.4,000 (license seizure).

4.Driving without a seat belt

Rs.1,000 and/or community service.

5. Driving/Riding without insurance

Rs.2,000 and/or 3 months prison, community service | Rs.4,000 for a subsequent offense.

6.Violating road regulations

Rs.500- Rs.1000

7.Dangerous driving/riding and jumping red light

Rs.1,000- Rs.5,000 and/or 6 months to 1 year in prison, license seizure.

8.Driving/Riding while on the mobile (handheld)

Rs.5,000

9.Speeding, Racing

Rs.5,000 and/or 3 months prison, community service | Rs.10,000 for subsequent violation and up to 1 year in prison, community service.

10.Not giving way to emergency vehicles like ambulances, fire engines, etc.

Rs.10,000 and/or community service.

11.Riding without Helmet (rider and pillion rider)

Rs.1000, and or license disqualification, community service for 3 months.

12.Overloading Two-Wheelers

Rs.2,000 and license disqualification and/or 3 months of community service.

13.Juvenile Offences

Rs.25,000 with 3-years prison, cancellation of registration for 1-year, juvenile ineligible for license until 25 years of age.

14.

Driving/Riding despite disqualification

Rs.10,000, and/or community service.

15.Overboarding Passengers

Rs.200 for every extra passenger and/or community service.

16. Driving/Riding without ticket

Rs.500

17.Offence committed by enforcing authorities such as offering bribes

Twice the penalty (varies according to traffic rules violated).

18.Unauthorized use of vehicles without a license

Rs.1,000- Rs.5,000

19.Disobedience of orders of the authorities

Rs.2,000

20.Vehicles without permit

Rs.10,000 and/or up to 6 months prison, community service.

21.Oversized Vehicles

Rs.5,000 to Rs.10,000 and/or community service.

22.Overloading

Rs.20,000 + Rs.2,000 for every extra ton and/or community service.

23.Driving/Riding without a license (for aggregators)

Rs.25,000 to Rs.1,00,000

24.Driving/Riding without registration

Rs.5,000 | Rs.10,000 for a subsequent offence.

25.Using a horn in a silent zone

Rs.2,000 | Rs.4,000 for a subsequent offence.

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