New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on June 24 approved changes to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill. Following this amendment, if you break traffic rules, do not give way to ambulance, let a juvenile ride your vehicle or violate any other rules under the Motor Vehicles Act, watch out.
This bill which was pending for approval in the Rajya Sabha lapsed when the term of the 16th Lok Sabha ended. Now approved, it aims to tackle pertinent road safety issues. Apart from proposing heavy penalties for violations, it aims to strengthen public transportation and curb corruption. The proposal has been made as per the recommendations of Transport Ministers from over 18 States and was vetted by the Standing Committee of the Parliament.
