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Soon, you could be penalised for switching lanes frequently while driving

Every year 5 lakh road accidents are reported in India

A huge traffic jam at ring road towards ISBT after lash of heavy rain in New Delhi
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A huge traffic jam at ring road towards ISBT after lash of heavy rain in New Delhi

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The government of India's new plan will give tough time to drivers who shift lanes frequently while driving. Lane-hoggers will be awarded a hefty penalty and punitive punishment for the traffic violations. 

The government's motive is to improve the poor traffic behaviour among Indian drivers. According to a Deccan Herald report, "The government is serious about accepting its think tank Niti Aayog’s suggestion on adoption of ‘intelligent traffic management system’ under which a driver’s behaviour on the wheels will be closely monitored, especially lane-hogging and clogging up roads".

Last year, the government had approved several changes in the

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