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The Bangalore City Traffic Police is all set to implement the new Motor Vehicle (Amendment Bill) 2016 which imposes hefty fines on any traffic violators.
The Bill, which was passed by the Lok Sabha on April 10, 2017, is pending before the Rajya Sabha for its final approval.
The police department said that it is ready to adopt and begin implementation of the new law which proposes to impose hefty fines as high as Rs 10,000 for traffic offenders in the city so as to bring in some sense of traffic discipline among vehicle users. The current fine is Rs 100 for most traffic violations.
Praveen Sood, Commissioner of Police, Bangalore City, hinted that “anytime in the next two months this legislation is likely to be implemented.”
Sood addressing a Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) delegation comprising top industry executives at the Traffic Management Centre in Bangalore said “This is the only way we can bring in some sense of traffic discipline among vehicle users. Since the fine is substantial, vehicle users will think twice when it comes to violating traffic rules.”
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