New Traffic Rules and Challans
The Ministry of Road Transport has significantly increased fines under new traffic laws, which will come into effect from March 1, 2025. The primary aim of this change is to reduce the rate of accidents on the roads and promote safe driving. The new rules impose heavy fines for drunk driving, not wearing helmets and seat belts, and there are also stringent penalties for using mobile phones while driving. These are important changes from the perspective of social health and safety, under which the government has committed to preventing an increase in road accidents. However, critics argue that the increased fines may burden citizens and that the issues of road disorder have not been addressed. ** Highlights ** 🚦 **Impact of Increased Fines:** The increase in traffic fines by millions of rupees is an effort to reduce traffic violations. 🚓 ** Strict Drunk Driving Laws :** According to the new rules, the fine for driving under the influence of alcohol will be ₹10,000, and f...