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Govt intends to formalise registration process of vintage motor vehicles

The Centre on Friday said it intends to formalise the registration process of the vintage motor vehicles, and has sought public comments for proposed rules regarding this.

Govt brings out new rules for tighter scrutiny of ride hailing apps

The government has said that non-compliance with these norms would also invite penalties

States to facilitate exemptions to differently-abled persons' vehicles

The move is aimed at facilitating movement of the physically challenged

New motor vehicle rules come into effect from today: All you need to know

During the process of finalisation of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, numerous consultations were held with stakeholders.

Explained: Delhi govt order on colour coding of registration plates

All you need to know about the new hologram-based stickers that are now mandatory on NCR roads

States can charge fees for granting registration numbers for vehicles: SC

The top court set aside the Madhya Pradesh High Court judgement which had quashed Rule 55A of the Motor Vehicles Rules, 1994 framed by the state government

Fines of up to Rs 10,000 for using phone while driving: UP transport dept

The notification issued also said that riding without a helmet will draw a thousand rupee fine as well

MV rules: Proposals invited to improve movement in neighbouring countries

The Road Transport and Highways Ministry has issued a notification in this regard

Be ready to pay hefty traffic fines on spot in Delhi as govt notifies rules

The Arvind Kejriwal led government's move will allow the traffic police cops to issue spot fines on violation of the norms

India needs to re-envision its policing: CHRI Senior Advisor Maja Daruwala

The police establishment retains the same classist hierarchical, status-oriented structure it has always had

States cannot lower fines below prescribed limits under MV Act: Centre

The new Act with stricter provisions has come into force in the country from September 1, 2019

Year in Review: 11 crucial Bills passed by Indian Parliament in 2019

From Citizenship (Amendment) Bill to J&K Reorganisation Bill and Triple Talaq Bill, here are the most crucial Bills passed by Parliament in 2019

To enhance security, microdots identifiers to be fixed on vehicles

The objections and suggestions received in respect of the said draft rules have been duly considered by the central government; before notifying the amendments, the statement said

Gujarat govt relaxes MVA provisions; makes helmets optional in city limits

The BJP government in Gujarat was first to relax fines suggested in the new MVA.

Goa to follow Gujarat model to implement amended Motor Vehicle Act

The Transport Minister said that wherever possible he would try to approach the issue practically and like Gujarat slash some of the steep fines

An organisation is making roads safer as well as protecting Good Samaritans

Building a trauma registry is next on the agenda. Currently, data on accident deaths is compiled through first information reports (FIR) recorded immediately after an accident

Govt collected Rs 577 cr through challans under Motor Vehicle Act: Gadkari

In a written reply, Gadkari said the number of fatalities in Kerala during September-October this year was 314

Tweak Motor Vehicles Act to curb drunk driving: Madras HC to Centre

The judge said while section 185 prescribes the so-called limits, it was duty-bound to observe that these limits seem to be theoretical

Faltering on speed limits

Despite the compelling argument of putting the fear of law in citizens, it is also a fact that systems are not designed to handle the consequences

Automating road safety

Too much attention has been given to traffic violation fines but not on tech-based measures. The real reform on the roads will be brought about by preventive measures using new technology