The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019 brought significant changes to enhance road safety, improve traffic management, and streamline licensing, registration, and enforcement processes. Here are the key features of the Act:
- Stricter Penalties: Hefty fines for traffic violations like overspeeding, dangerous driving, drunk driving, and failure to wear seat belts or helmets.
- Road Safety Measures: Mandatory seat belts for all passengers, including rear-seat occupants, and child restraints for children in vehicles.
- Electronic Monitoring: Electronic systems like CCTV and speed cameras are used for better traffic violation detection.
- Recognition of Online Platforms: Digital platforms for licensing, vehicle registration, and permits to simplify processes.
- Stricter Penalties for Juvenile Offenders: If a juvenile is involved in an accident, vehicle registration may be cancelled, and the offender could be tried under the Juvenile Justice Act.
- Good Samaritan Protection: Legal protection for those who help accident victims.
- National Transportation Policy: Framework to improve public transport and address multimodal transport issues.
- Motor Vehicle Accident Fund: Fund to provide insurance coverage to all road users, including hit-and-run victims and uninsured vehicles.
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