Overview
- Proposed amendments would lift challan ranges from Rs200–1,000 to Rs2,000–Rs20,000 to strengthen deterrence.
- Tiered penalties outlined in the summary include Rs2,000 for motorcycle overspeeding, Rs5,000 for cars up to 2000cc, and Rs20,000 for engines above 2000cc, with Rs2,000–Rs15,000 for red-light and mobile phone violations.
- A points-based system would deduct 2–4 points per offense, with licence suspension after 20 points, though reports differ on suspension length from two months to one year.
- Digital challans and computerized driving licences are proposed to formalize e-enforcement and improve tracking of repeat offenses.
- Mandatory safety rules in the package include seat belts for drivers, helmets for pillion riders, penalties for underage driving, and action against unauthorized vehicle alterations, with some reports citing 20 sections and others listing 25 violation types.