The Center has shocked with the Amendment Bill 2017 that has put in the Lok Sabha raises the uncertainty if Center took motivation from ‘Bharat Ane Nenu’ in which heavy fines were required by Chief Minister to check petty criminal offenses.
A few measures have been taken to change the way India drives and avert street accidents. On a normal, 1.46 lakh individuals have been kicking the bucket in India consistently because of street incidents. The new Bill is gone for decreasing the street mishaps no less than 50 percent by 2020.
Despite the fact that Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2017 was at that point go in Lok Sabha, Opposition Parties protest it in Rajya Sabha refering to the brutal measures.
What will Center do now? Will it adjust the proposition to get approval of Opposition or Waits till couple of more sessions to get required lion’s share in the Upper House …
Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2017 Proposals:
Aadhaar Mandatory for getting Driving Licence and Vehicle Registration
Hit-and-Run Cases: Government Ex-Gratia for Deceased’s Family increased to Rs 2 lakh from Rs 25,000.
Guardians or Owner of the Vehicle will be held responsible for traffic violations by Minors unless they prove the offence happened without their knowledge. Even Registration of the vehicle will be cancelled. The Minor will be tried under Juvenile Justice Act.
People who help Road Mishap Victims will be protected from Criminal or Civil Liability. It’s up to their choice whether to disclose their identity or not to police or medical staff.
Minimum Fine for Drunk Driving increased to Rs 10,000 from Rs 2,000
Minimum Fine for Rash Driving increased to Rs 5,000 from Rs 1,000
Minimum Fine for Driving Without License increased to Rs 5,000 from Rs 500
Minimum Fine for Over Speeding increased to Rs 1,000 to 2,000 from Rs 400
Fine for Not Wearing Seat Belt increased to Rs 1,000 from Rs 100
Fine for Talking On Mobile While Driving increased to Rs 5,000 from Rs 1,000
Motor Vehicle Accident Fund provide compulsory insurance cover to all the road users in India for certain types of accidents.
Re-modelling Vehicles to suit specially abled people made mandatory.
Contractors, consultants and civic agencies will be accountable for faulty design, construction or poor maintenance of roads leading to accidents.
6 Months time limit was set for an application of compensation to the Claims Tribunal with regard to road accidents.
No cap on liability for Third-Party Insurance. The Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2016 capped the maximum liability at Rs 10 lakh in case of death and Rs 5 lakh in case of grievous injury.
Time limit for renewal of Driving Licence is increased from one month to one year before and after the expiry date.
Government have powers to recall vehicles whose components or engine do not meet the required standards. Manufacturers can be fined up to Rs 500 crore in case of sub-standard components or engine.