The Lok Sabha on Monday approved a bill for radical reforms in transport sector that will usher in multi-fold hike in fine for traffic violations, compensation of Rs 5 lakh for grave injuries, and check bogus licences and vehicle theft.
The bill, which seeks to amend nearly 30-year-old Motor Vehicle Act 1988 addresses various issues such as road safety, accident victims and insurance.
Here are the new features of the law:
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(Feature image source: Reuters)
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