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The intention of the government was, quite clearly, not to indulge in incrementalism, but to impose a qualitatively new regimen of traffic fines.

Traffic fines need to be effective, not excessive

It is true that the new penalties are a quantum jump over the rates prevailing earlier.

21 Sep 2019 10:23 PM GMT

On August 20, Yediyurappa expanded his Cabinet by inducting 17 legislators, nearly a month after the BJP formed the government in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka to announce revised fine rates under new Motor Vehicles Act...

Earlier, CM Yediyurappa had directed state transport department to slash fines under amended Motor Vehicles Act 2019.

18 Sep 2019 9:18 AM GMT

Post imposition of the Act, from September 1, hefty challans for traffic rules violations by the police has hit the headlines. (Photo: PTI | Representational Image)

Gujarat to Karnataka, other states decide to slash traffic violation...

Gujarat government was the first to reduce the fines on Tuesday and slashed to 10 pc of actual amount for some offences.

12 Sep 2019 4:24 AM GMT

This was done to save lives. That is my first objective, but I need the cooperation of state governments. This should be above parties and state governments, Nitin Gadkari said. (Photo: ANI)

'Govt's intention is to save lives, not earn revenue': Gadkari defends...

Talking about Gujarat's decision to slash fines prescribed by Centre, he said states will be responsible if they do so.

11 Sep 2019 3:08 PM GMT

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik

Odisha government asks police to ensure vehicle owners are not...

Earlier, CM Patnaik had directed enforcement agencies to counsel, handhold public to facilitate compliance with the...

11 Sep 2019 12:10 PM GMT

He was actually let off at a lesser value than what he should have, counting all the offences. (Photo: Representative)

Bike rider issued challan of Rs 23,000 for 5 traffic violations in...

On the very first day of the new rules being put into effect, Delhi Traffic Police issued 3,900 challans.

3 Sep 2019 12:29 PM GMT

Traffic signals on city roads will soon change in accordance with vehicular movement. In a bid to resolve Mumbaikars never-ending traffic woes, the state government has decided to implement the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for effective management of traffic on the city roads.

Rs 1000 for jumping red lights, among others in revised fines for...

Almost 63 clauses of the newly amended Motor Vehicle Act has been implemented.

1 Sep 2019 8:52 AM GMT

The Uttar Pradesh Police has challaned 287 vehicles here for unauthorised blue beacons. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Over 9,300 people booked in Delhi for traffic violations on Holi

The police booked 4,634 two-wheeler riders for not wearing helmets while 1,164 were fined for triple-riding on...

3 March 2018 3:31 AM GMT

The bikers use special-make bikes and modifications, including the removal of silencers, to enhance their thrill.

54 bikers fined for traffic violations on Shab-e-Barat

Errant bikers were caught mainly from places such as Bandra, Khar, Haji Ali and Kurla.

3 May 2018 12:59 AM GMT

Devendra Fadnavis

Two cars in Maharashtra CM's convoy violated traffic rules 13 times...

Mumbai traffic police, however, clarified that Chief Minister's convoy was exempt from speeding regulations due to...

14 Aug 2018 7:29 AM GMT

A screen grab of constable Seema Kale pulling up Shiv Sena leader Shashikant Kalgude.

Traffic woman constable who took on goon gets Rs 10,000

Seema Kale's deeds spur dept into awarding similar acts of bravery.

8 Jan 2017 8:10 PM GMT

The traffic police has stepped up deployment at vulnerable spots, especially at night. (Representational image)

714 traffic violators fined every hour in 2017

DTP also believes that the number of fatal accidents has seen a decline this year.

4 April 2017 9:36 PM GMT