Person holding LMV driving licence can also drive transport vehicle with an unladen weight not exceeding 7,500 kg: SCThe Supreme Court has ruled that individuals with a light motor vehicle (LMV) driving license can operate transport vehicles weighing up to...
06 Nov, 2024, 07.21 PM IST
Supreme Court rules that LMV licence holders can drive transport vehicles under 7,500 kgThe Supreme Court ruled in favour of commercial vehicle drivers. Drivers with a light motor vehicle licence can now drive transport vehicle...
06 Nov, 2024, 12.51 PM IST
Major changes to Motor Vehicle Act proposed: Motorcycle use, accident claims top focusThe road transport ministry has proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act. These include a 12-month deadline for Motor Accident Claims T...
03 Oct, 2024, 03.40 PM IST
SC resumes hearing on issue of LMV driving licenceThe Supreme Court will continue its deliberation on whether individuals with light motor vehicle licences can legally drive transport vehic...
21 Aug, 2024, 12.42 PM IST
No need for speed: Luxury cars' involvement in accidents spur worriesSpeeding luxury cars have caused several fatal accidents across India, highlighting the dangers of reckless driving. Recent incidents in Pu...
30 May, 2024, 12.37 PM IST
SC directs Centre to review if change in law is warranted on issue of regimes for grant of driving licenceThe Supreme Court has directed the Central government to review the legal question of whether a person holding a driving license for a ligh...
22 Nov, 2023, 03.51 PM IST
Capgemini sets sights high with Indian talent; govt to mandate NavIC chips in smartphonesWith more than half of its employee base in India, IT major Capgemini views India as one of its fastest-growing markets and a talent hub, g...
15 Sep, 2023, 07.25 AM IST
Reassess policy allowing LMV licence holders to drive commercial transport vehicles, SC tells CentreThe Supreme Court has requested the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to reconsider its policy of allowing holders of a light motor v...
14 Sep, 2023, 12.00 PM IST
Dunzo’s funding plans hit a roadblock; software firms seek changes to local value addition normsTroubled quick commerce company Dunzo, in desperate need of cash, is in talks for a funding deal with its investors. But with that comes a ...
22 Aug, 2023, 08.18 AM IST
Taxi companies, drivers seek SC relief ahead of LMV licence issue hearingThe Tamil Nadu Urimai Kural Driver Trader Union, a group representing 2,250 drivers in the southern state, filed a petition on July 16 to j...
22 Aug, 2023, 06.01 AM IST
SC seeks AG's assistance in dealing with issue of regimes for grant of driving licence, their applicabilityThe legal question has given rise to various disputes over payment of claims by insurance companies in accident cases involving transport v...
20 Jul, 2023, 08.39 PM IST
Motor Vehicles Bill: Complete list of fines you will pay for traffic violationsThe legislation provides for stricter punishment for various traffic-related offences as well as higher penalties.
02 Aug, 2019, 10.31 AM IST
Scrap driving licences of those who can’t read: HCIt is only for a driving licence for a commercial vehicle that an applicant must have a Class-VIII pass certificate.
29 May, 2019, 11.11 AM IST
Cabinet okays new Motor Bill: Get ready to shell out upto Rs 4,000 for overspeedingThe provisions also include that guardian/owner will be deemed to be guilty in case of road offence by juveniles while registration of the ...
04 Aug, 2016, 02.19 PM IST
In a first, DTC to hire women driversFor the first time in its history, Delhi Transport Corporation will hire women drivers, starting next month. As of now, there are no women ...
07 Apr, 2016, 12.37 PM IST
Delhi Transport Corporation takes steps to have more women driversKeen on roping in women drivers for its fleet, DTC has decided to provide training and help them in getting heavy motor vehicle licence.
29 Mar, 2015, 12.01 PM IST
E-rickshaw drivers need no education for licenceThe other relaxation being sought is to allow the applicants to get licence even when they don't have a licence for light motor vehicle lik...
30 Nov, 2014, 11.11 AM IST