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    Motor Vehicles Act News

    Pune court allows parents to file compensation claim over son’s 2020 death

    Opposing the application, the KSRTC argued that the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, prescribes a six-month limitation period from the date of the accident for filing compensation claims. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
    Cities
    Published 8 days ago

    ‘Lack of basic knowledge’: Himachal HC pulls up district judge over flawed MACT order

    The court directed the officer to undergo a refresher course and periodic training in MACT matters at the HP State Judicial Academy.
    Cities
    Published 12 days ago

    Pune RTO warns Rapido to get licence or stop bike-taxi ops

    The notice follows a meeting held on October 15 under the chairmanship of Pune collector and regional transport authority (RTA) chairman Jitendra Dudi. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 16 days ago

    Govt allows flex-fuel vehicles that can run on E100, amends motor vehicle rules

    Flex-fuel vehicles are designed to run on higher ethanol blends such as E85 (85% ethanol, 15%petrol) and E100 (nearly 100% ethanol), unlike conventional petrol vehicles that are currently approved for lower ethanol concentrations. Photo for representation)
    India News
    Updated 16 days ago

    10-day inspection drive to target luxury vehicles registered outside Maharashtra

    Officials suspect that many vehicles were registered outside Maharashtra to avail of lower motor vehicle taxes.
    Cities
    Updated 37 days ago

    Block licence renewals, key vehicle certificates over unpaid traffic fines: SC

    The bench said that merely issuing thousands or lakhs of e-challans served little purpose unless authorities were able to recover the fines.
    India News
    Updated 41 days ago

    Odisha proposes holding road builders liable for pedestrian deaths from faulty works

    The rules, published by the Commerce and Transport department on Thursday, also propose personal legal responsibility for lead engineers and contractors involved in road projects (Representative photo)
    India News
    Published 48 days ago

    School vehicles older than 15 years being taken off road in Prayagraj

    Mission Safe Future Campaign will continue till September 19 in Prayagraj. (File photo for representation only)
    Cities
    Updated 56 days ago

    Two-wheelers behind 44% of road crashes in four districts in Jammu and Kashmir

    According to an analysis of road accident data from January 1 to July 31 by Traffic Police Rural Jammu, a total of 699 accidents were reported in the four districts, resulting in 88 fatalities and injuries to 1,001 persons.
    India News
    Updated 58 days ago

    Brakes on Uttar Pradesh’s rural bus service scheme for now

    The scheme has hit a legal roadblock with the Allahabad high court ordering status quo on its implementation. (Pic for representation)
    Cities
    Published 58 days ago

    Vehicle owner held, gets bail in ‘disappearing’ number plate case

    Vijay Bhagwan Dagade arrested for allegedly using button-operated mechanism to conceal his vehicle’s registration number was granted bail by court. (HT FILE)
    Cities
    Published 61 days ago

    Pimpri-Chinchwad RTO fines owner of vehicle with hidden number plate device

    A SUV with a button-operated concealed number plate was fined <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,500 by RTO officials.
    Cities
    Updated 63 days ago

    Gurugram ramps up drunk-driving checks as licence suspensions stall

    Of 6,658 challans issued from January to April, 2,349 led to suspensions, including 1,536 involving vehicles registered outside the city. (HT Archive)
    Cities
    Published 65 days ago

    UP to scrap annual fitness certification for 7+1 seater private vehicles

    Officials said a review of the 2010 circular also found it inconsistent with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and Central Rules under which periodic fitness certification is primarily prescribed for transport (commercial) vehicles. (Pic for representation)
    Cities
    Published 65 days ago

    Nearly 40,000 e-rickshaws in Lko may face de-registration, scrapping

    The transport department is considering suspending the registration of e-rickshaws that have remained without valid fitness certificates or insurance for a prolonged period. (File)
    Cities
    Published 66 days ago

    Nearly 40,000 e-rickshaws in Lucknow may face de-registration, scrapping

    For representation only (HT File Photo)
    Cities
    Published 71 days ago

    Low-speed e-bikes may be exempted from Motor Vehicle rules

    The proposed changes may change the status of some low powered electronic two wheelers
    India News
    Updated 76 days ago

    Kiss marks to tinted glass: Violations that can trouble Delhi motorists

    Car owner Aditya Sikarwar told local media that his girlfriend did it as a part of a “foreign trend” and social media stunt.
    India News
    Updated 78 days ago

    No Marathi, no licence: Rule for auto, cab drivers in Maharashtra from August 18

    Long queues were seen at the Tardeo RTO on Wednesday, with auto and taxi drivers waiting to give a Marathi proficiency test. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 91 days ago

    SCDRC upholds ₹8.5 lakh insurance award against AIG in stolen vehicle case

    The insurer relied on Supreme Court (SC) and National Consumer Commission judgments to support its stand. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 97 days ago

    HC upholds grant of compensation to family of welder who died in tanker explosion at garage

    HC upholds grant of compensation to family of welder who died in tanker explosion at garage
    Cities
    Updated 105 days ago

    Pune RTO fines 2,684 vehicles for HSRP violations

    Pune RTO has stepped up enforcement against vehicles without mandatory HSRP, penalising 2,684 vehicle owners between July 1 and July 16 for violating the state’s mandate. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
    Cities
    Published 117 days ago

    Delhi govt eases penalty for overloaded commercial vehicles

    The authority approved reducing the impounding period to seven days in overloading cases, said officials. (HT archive)
    Cities
    Updated 131 days ago

    Worli hit-and-run: Court frames culpable homicide charges against Mihir Shah, driver

    In the early hours of July 7, 2024, a speeding BMW allegedly driven by Mihir Shah (in pic) rammed into a scooter carrying a 45-year-old woman, Kaveri Nakhwa, and her 50-year-old husband, Pradeep, on Dr Annie Besant Road in Worli.
    Cities
    Published 153 days ago

    SC awards ₹25 lakh compensation to man left paralysed when tree branch fell on autorickhaw

    SC awards <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25 lakh compensation to man left paralysed when tree branch fell on autorickhaw
    Cities
    Published 154 days ago

    Gurugram: Bike seized over pending fines of ₹11.8L, 19 times vehicle’s value

    Police said the vehicle lacked valid insurance, registration and pollution certificates during the roadside inspection. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 175 days ago

    Errant driving, drivers: UPP weekend drive against drunken driving, modified bikes

    For representation only (HT File Photo)
    Cities
    Published 179 days ago

    Gurugram police seize 2 vehicles with unpaid challans worth over ₹9 lakh

    Police said the mini truck had 42 pending challans linked to no-entry violations, wrong-side driving and expired documents. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 184 days ago

    Gurugram challan recovery weak despite surge in traffic fines: RTI

    Recovery ratio across key violations remains low, with most dues from camera-detected offences as motorists delay or contest penalties. (HT Archive)
    Cities
    Published 200 days ago

    Crackdown on ‘noisy’ vehicles in UP; over 11K challans issued in April

    Police conducted checking drive at Hazratganj crossing in Lucknow recently. (HT File Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 201 days ago
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