Around 4k-5k challans issued daily since new motor vehicles act came into effect: Delhi PoliceAround 4,000-5,000 challans have been issued on an average per day to the traffic violators till Friday, the officer said.
06 Sep, 2019, 10.35 PM 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
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
Government allows higher load capacity for existing trucks and tractorsRoad transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari had told ET in July that the government decision won’t affect the sales of commercial ve...
08 Aug, 2018, 06.49 AM IST
Load capacity to be hiked for older heavy vehicles too“Overloading is rampant. As we have increased limit by 20-25%, we hope overloading will stop. Also, we will soon issue strict penalty if th...
18 Jul, 2018, 12.03 AM IST
Overloading on tight leash, truck companies hit the fast laneAugust sales of medium and heavy commercial vehicles (MHCVs) increased 25-28 per cent.
05 Oct, 2017, 09.00 AM IST
Sales of heavy-duty vehicles rise sharply after clampdown on overloaded trucksThe huge penalty and other charges have made overloading nonviable for truck operators, forcing them to invest in higher capacity vehicles.
29 Nov, 2016, 12.51 AM IST
How to ensure oversized carriers stay off roadThere is a need to educate drivers and transport companies on the risks of oversized vehicles.
01 Nov, 2016, 10.38 AM IST
Rules providing for levying penalty should be enforced: High CourtObserving that the fine amounts for overloading are not charged correctly as rules provide, the Madras High Court made it clear that rules ...
15 Apr, 2016, 11.02 PM IST
NHAI cracks down on overloaded vehiclesIn a major move to deter plying of overloaded vehicles on highways, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to force th...
07 Jan, 2016, 04.41 AM IST
Overloaded trucks get in because of nexusSupreme Court had in a landmark judgment in 2001 ordered that no goods vehicle would be allowed to enter Delhi unless its destination was t...
28 Nov, 2014, 05.04 PM IST
- Government asks highways authority to install weighing machines near toll plazas
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been requested to install weighing machines and other necessary equipments near key toll pl...
10 Mar, 2012, 04.18 PM IST
- 5 working groups submit recommendations for Decadal Action Plan on road safety
After scrutiny by ministry of road transport & highways, the report would go to National Road Safety Council for finalising it for the acti...
28 Nov, 2011, 06.51 AM IST
- Overloaded vehicles to face the music on NHs
The govt plans to install weigh-in-motion bridges at selected points of the highways which would weigh the vehicle while it is in motion. S...
17 Nov, 2007, 06.00 PM IST
- Overloading to take a heavy toll on transporters
The proposed model concession agreement (MCA) for state highways has recommended to levy additional toll charges for overloaded vehicles up...
25 Oct, 2006, 12.46 AM IST
- Overloaded vehicles may pay 100% more toll
The proposed model concession agreement (MCA) for state highways has recommended to levy additional toll charges for overloaded vehicles up...
24 Oct, 2006, 12.44 AM IST