Parliament nod to Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) BillJan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill: Replying to the discussion on the Bill, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said that i...
02 Apr, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
No jail for first-time traffic, pollution offences? Government proposes shift to finesThe Jan Vishwas Bill aims to decriminalize minor offenses. Jail terms for first-time road safety and pollution violations will be replaced ...
29 Mar, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Multiple drivers charged with excessive speeding on Highways 11 and 400, surpassing 150 km/h, police say; check stunt driving penaltiesOvernight, Ontario Provincial Police apprehended multiple young drivers for egregious speeding on Highways 11 and 400. Charges include stun...
29 Mar, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Drive safe or lose your licence: Govt rolls out points system for traffic offendersMinistry of Road Transport plans to introduce a negative points system on driving licences, aiming to reduce road accidents and enforce str...
03 May, 2025, 01.45 PM IST
2.3 million UK drivers could be fined £1,000 if they don't check their driving licence; here are the main checks motorists need to ensureAttention drivers in the UK, a crucial alert is here. About 2.3 million driving licences will expire in 2025. Renew your licence to avoid a...
14 Apr, 2025, 11.45 PM IST
Extra fees for driving licence renewal, registration certificate post due date not penalty: HCBombay High Court ruled that additional fees for license renewal and registration beyond the time limit are not penalties. The HC upheld ru...
03 Apr, 2024, 05.50 PM IST
Road ministry extends validity of learner's licence, driving license, conductor license till February 29Due to infrastructure issues in the Sarathi portal, the road ministry extended the validity of learner's licenses, driving licenses, and co...
20 Feb, 2024, 07.47 PM IST
Police in Kerala fine electric scooter owner for 'No PUC', cops claim it was typoPolice claimed it was a typo while issuing a traffic offence ticket of Rs 250 by a police crew in Malappuram district that had made them la...
09 Sep, 2022, 09.59 PM IST
Odisha collects Rs 1.06 cr fine from traffic rule violators in a dayWhile 126 persons were penalised for triple-riding, 49 people were fined for speaking over mobile phones while driving. Ten persons were pe...
02 Mar, 2020, 10.20 PM IST
Odisha man slapped penalty of Rs 42,500 for violating traffic rules"The boy was found riding the two-wheeler on wrong side of the road on Thursday. We have slapped a composite fine of Rs 42,500 for violatin...
08 Feb, 2020, 07.36 PM IST
These new Motor Vehicle Act laws hike driving penalties from Sept 1Here is the list of the important new motor vehicle laws that are coming into effect from September 1.
16 Sep, 2019, 11.10 AM IST
Man sets motorcycle on fire after being issued Rs 16,000 challan for traffic rules violationsRakesh, South Delhi resident, was challaned Rs 16,000 for drunk driving, not carrying registration papers and not wearing a helmet.
06 Sep, 2019, 11.40 AM IST
President gives assent to Motor Vehicles BillThe Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019, received the assent of the President on August 9, 2019, an official notification said.
09 Aug, 2019, 09.47 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
Govt approves Motor Bill; steep penalties for traffic offences proposedThe Bill proposes Rs 10,000 fine for not giving way to emergency vehicles and Rs 10,000 for driving despite disqualification.
25 Jun, 2019, 01.32 PM IST
Pay twice the fine for traffic offences to avoid court dateThe changes are likely to be approved next week and changes in the Act would be introduced in the ongoing Parliament session.
29 Jul, 2016, 02.12 PM IST
Over five crore driving licences bogus; offenders face one-year jailIn case of juvenile drivers, the owner of the vehicle or the driver's guardian will face stricter penalties of up to three years in jail.
29 May, 2016, 12.42 PM IST