A flagship scheme of the AAP government is aimed at combating pollution and was first implemented in 2015. The scheme entails cars with odd and even number plates to run on alternate days. read more

The decision came on a day Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh joined a growing band of states that say the fines, which have increased in some cases by as much as tenfold, are too high. read more

Many states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat and West Bengal, have said they will not implement high penalities on traffic offences read more

Youth Congress president Srinivas BV, the activists also alleged “breach of privacy” in the online notices posted by the Delhi traffic police department, claiming that personal details of individuals available in public domain could be easily accessed... read more

Youth Congress activists undertook a novel protest on Wednesday by leaving a few motorcycles outside the residence of transport minister Nitin Gadkari to voice their dissent over the “unrealistic and unimaginable” fines being imposed for violations of... read more

Considering the Assembly elections are scheduled for October, the state government is riding cautiously on the issue. read more

According to Nitin Gadkari, the higher fines are meant to save lives rather than augment revenue. read more

Gadkari was talking to reporters in Mumbai about the major decisions of the Modi government in the past 100 days. read more

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari made the revelation while he was speaking to reporters about the big decisions of the Modi-led government in its first 100 days. read more

The Sena, in an editorial in its party mouthpiece Saamana, questioned whether the hefty fines would be “affordable” for people. read more

The new Act spearheaded by Nitin Gadkari has been passed but has invited sharp criticism for the hefty fines amounts, the Sena added that the central Surface Road Transport Ministry will have to “rethink” the steep fines. read more

In Haryana, 343 challans were issued and Rs 52,32,650 collected until September 5. As many as 4,080 challans were issued in Odisha, where 46 vehicles were seized and Rs 88,90,107 collected until September 4. read more

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is concerned about the impact of the slowdown in the industry on employment and economic growth, Gadkari said at the annual convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). read more

Ever since the new penalties came into force from September 1, there have been reports from different parts of the country about the traffic police imposing penalties running into tens of thousands of rupees on motorists for violations. read more

Nitin Gadkari, who was addressing the annual meet of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), said the government is considering a cut in the goods and services tax (GST) rate for hybrid vehicles. read more