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Thane: Two children fall from speeding school van, injured; RTO to take action The Regional Transport Office (RTO) at Kalyan stated that action will be taken against the school van under the School Bus Rules, 2011, and relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act after document.. Mid-Day - Published 5 days ago
MNS leader`s son booked for drunken rant at social media influencer Son of MNS leader, was booked for abusing and threatening social media influencer Rajshree More while drunk, after his car rammed into hers in Andheri. A viral video shows him shirtless and hurling.. Mid-Day - Published 5 days ago
Amarnath Yatra Day 4: 7,000 Pilgrims Depart From Jammu, Over 48,000 Devotees Have Paid Obeisance  The convoy departed in 312 vehicles, including 136 buses, 70 medium motor vehicles, and 106 light motor vehicles. Zee News - Published 6 days ago
Maharashtra extends deadline as 1.5 crore vehicles still lack plates The Motor Vehicles Act mandates HSRP installation for vehicles registered before April 2019. The Supreme Court has also directed all states to act on this, including filing progress reports regularly... Mid-Day - Published 3 weeks ago
Mumbai: Forklift runs over 2 men at Aarey Colony, one killed The Aarey Police have registered a case under multiple sections of the IPC and Motor Vehicles Act and issued a notice to the driver involved Mid-Day - Published 3 weeks ago
Maharashtra Govt To Pay Compensation To MSRDC For Toll Exemption At Mumbai’s Five Entry Points The Maharashtra government approved payment of compensation to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation for toll exemption for all light motor vehicles (LMVs) crossing Mumbai’s five entry.. Zee News - Published on June 4, 2025
Skipping Third-Party Bike Insurance Here's What It Could Cost You Owning a motorcycle comes with responsibilities, and having third-party bike insurance is among them. Indian law requires two-wheeler third-party insurance to protect against damages to others in an.. NewsVoir - Published on June 3, 2025
Maharashtra govt issues draft rules for e-bike taxi services Issued on May 22 as part of a government resolution (GR) titled the "Maharashtra Bike Taxi Rules, 2025", the draft framework aims to regulate digital aggregators and operators of two-wheeler taxi.. Mid-Day - Published on May 27, 2025
Telugu actor Bellamkonda Srinivas booked for reckless driving Tollywood actor Bellamkonda Srinivas faces legal trouble after allegedly driving rashly in Jubilee Hills on May 13. According to a complaint, Srinivas attempted an illegal turn, nearly hitting a.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 15, 2025
Young biker killed in Borivali hit-and-run, police launch search for accused Akshat Singh, a 23-year-old biker, died in a hit-and-run incident in Mumbai’s Borivali area while returning home. The case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Motor Vehicles.. Mid-Day - Published on May 6, 2025
Is it a bird, car or chopper? UP cops clip wings of man’s ‘jugaad helicopter’ Dinesh Patel from Jaunpur modified his Santro into a 'car-copter' hoping to capitalize on wedding season rentals. However, Pratapgarh police seized the vehicle and issued a Rs 25,000 fine for violating.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 2, 2025
What is Electric Bike Insurance and How is it Different from Regular Bike Insurance The acceptance of electric vehicles has increased in recent years due to the rising trends of adopting sustainable practices. As a result, most daily commuters are leaning towards electric.. NewsVoir - Published on April 30, 2025
Supreme Court pulls up Centre for missing deadline on establishing cashless medical treatment scheme for motor accident victims The Supreme Court sharply criticised the Centre on Wednesday for delaying the implementation of a cashless treatment scheme for motor accident victims. Citing a breach of its January 8 order, the court.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 9, 2025	Viral video: Man sells wife’s jewellery to build 'bed cart' but police seize it for traffic violation in West Bengal Nawab Sheikh, a 27-year-old from Domkal, created a mobile bed on wheels that became an internet sensation. However, police seized the vehicle for violating Motor Vehicles Act rules. Nawab spent over a.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 6, 2025
Maharashtra legislature clears bill to increase vehicle tax The Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Tax (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed in the legislative council on Friday. It was earlier cleared by the legislative assembly. The bill amends the Motor Vehicles Act 1958 Mid-Day - Published on March 21, 2025	Maharashtra Budget Session: Govt tables bill to hike motor vehicles tax The bill was tabled in the assembly on Wednesday with the aim of increasing vehicle tax and potentially generating additional revenue Mid-Day - Published on March 19, 2025
Goa Goes Cashless With e-Challans For Traffic Offenders The coastal state of Goa has introduced a cashless e-challan system from March 1 to collect fines from errant motorists under the Motor Vehicles Act, officials have said. Zee News - Published on March 7, 2025	Alert for Delhi-NCR travellers! Vehicle breakdown on Noida Expressway to cost you Rs 20,000, details here Fines for causing obstructions will be enforced under Section 201 of the Motor Vehicles Act, with penalties ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000. DNA - Published on February 13, 2025
India’s National Highways Record 60% Growth In Last 10 Years To Become 2nd Largest Network In World The government is also formulating a scheme to provide cashless treatment to victims of road accidents caused by the use of motor vehicles.  Zee News - Published on January 9, 2025	Frame by March 14 scheme for cashless treatment of accident victims during golden hour, orders Supreme Court SC directs Centre to implement a scheme by March 14 to ensure cashless treatment for road accident victims during the golden hour, as required under the Motor Vehicles Act. The scheme, aimed at saving.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2025
Bijapur maoist attack: Questions around SOP swirl after Reds blow up convoy Security personnel in Bijapur were attacked by an IED explosion that was triggered manually by Maoists hiding nearby. Despite earlier sanitisation, the blast killed jawans who were returning after a.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 6, 2025	Only those Sikhs who wear turban exempted from wearing helmet, Punjab and Haryana High Court clarifies The Punjab and Haryana High Court clarified that only turban-wearing Sikhs are exempt from motorcycle helmet laws. This follows a 2022 amendment to the Motor Vehicles Act and aims to improve road.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 9, 2024
SC: LMV licence can be used to drive transport vehicles The Supreme Court has simplified driving license regulations, stating that a license for light motor vehicles (LMVs) is sufficient to drive transport vehicles weighing under 7,500 kg. This ruling.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 6, 2024	40% surge in car deliveries during festive season fuels strong demand India witnessed a 40% surge in car deliveries this festive season, driven by strong demand for light motor vehicles like cars and SUVs. Despite an overall modest growth in the passenger vehicle sector,.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 4, 2024
Maharashtra: Two-year-old boy killed in hit-and-run in Palghar The Wada Police in Palghar district have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Motor Vehicles Act, an official said Mid-Day - Published on October 19, 2024	Govt`s toll exemption an election `gimmick`, don`t take it seriously: Patole Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday announced that full toll exemption will be given for light motor vehicles at all 5 toll booths entering Mumbai Mid-Day - Published on October 14, 2024
Toll-Free Mumbai Entry! Shinde's Big Announcement For Light Motor Vehicles - Details Ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday announced a full toll waiver for light motor vehicles at all five toll booths for entry into Mumbai. Zee News - Published on October 14, 2024	Mumbai cops to invoke drunk driving charge in Worli BMW crash Police will file a 716-page chargesheet implicating Mihir Shah, son of ex-Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, in a fatal drunk driving incident. Shah's BMW collided with a scooter, resulting in the death of.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 3, 2024
Why Timely Car Insurance Renewal is Crucial for Every Vehicle Owner As a responsible vehicle owner, ensuring that your car insurance renewal is done on time is one of the most critical steps you can take to safeguard yourself, your vehicle, and others on the road. Car.. NewsVoir - Published on September 30, 2024	Types of Car Insurance Coverages in India A car is a significant investment that must be protected from unforeseen accidents. The right car insurance protects you against risks like vandalism, damage, or theft. However, navigating the various.. NewsVoir - Published on September 26, 2024
Why fatality rate on Rajkot roads higher than Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad In September 2019, Gujarat implemented higher fines for helmet violations under the amended Motor Vehicles Act, causing widespread protests. Rajkot led the opposition and now records the highest road.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 5, 2024	SC Directs States To Implement Provision For Electronically Monitoring Speeding Vehicles The Supreme Court on Monday directed all the state governments and Union territories to immediately take steps to implement Section 136A of the Motor Vehicles Act, which allows authorities to.. Zee News - Published on September 3, 2024
Driving License Rules: DL without test? Centre clarifies on certificates from accredited driver training schools It said that Section 12 of the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, 1988 provides for the licensing and regulation of schools or establishments for imparting instruction in driving motor vehicles. DNA - Published on June 2, 2024	Guardian liable to jail term of up to 3 yrs in such cases, says Motor Vehicles Act IndiaTimes - Published on May 21, 2024
Canada: Ontario (Might Get The) Right To Repair – An Overview Of Bill 187 The Right To Repair Consumer Electronic Products, Household Appliances, Wheelchairs, Motor Vehicles And Farming Heavy Equipment Act, 2024 - McMillan LLP The Ontario legislature has taken the first step to pass provincial "right to repair" legislation for consumer products and motor vehicles. Mondaq - Published on May 6, 2024	Indians' Love For Cars, Two-Wheelers Propel Motor Vehicle Sales By 10% In FY2023-24  In FY2023-24, the retail sales of motor vehicles soared to 2,45,30,334 units, marking a substantial rise from the 2,22,41,361 units sold in FY2022-23.    Zee News - Published on April 8, 2024
Making Reels On Bike Can Cost You Heavily! Know What Are The Rules Recent amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 have led to increased fines for traffic violations, with penalties reaching up to Rs 25,000 for minors found driving vehicles. Zee News - Published on March 27, 2024	Karnataka Bans Electric Bike Taxis Amid Safety Concerns The ban, as per a  Karnataka government order, stems from the observation of certain private app-based companies misusing the Motor Vehicles Act by deploying non-transport vehicles as transport.. Zee News - Published on March 9, 2024
Over 1.40 lakh overage vehicles scrapped in 2022-23 financial year According to the Delhi Statistical Handbook-2023, the number of overage vehicles scrapped in Delhi increased significantly from 4,923 in the 2021-22 fiscal year to 1,40,342 in the 2022-23 fiscal year... IndiaTimes - Published on January 12, 2024	NCRB, transport ministry differ on road deaths data Two government agencies, the National Crime Records Bureau and the ministry of road transport, have published data on the number of people killed in road crashes in 2022, showing a significant.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 18, 2023
Wholesale price inflation at 0.3% in November after 7 months of deflation Wholesale price inflation in India rose to 0.3% in November, ending seven months of contraction. The increase was driven by higher prices of food articles, minerals, machinery, computer and electronics.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 14, 2023	Not only stubble burning, motor vehicles, Delhi's geography adds up to worsening air quality Did you know that stubble burning and motor vehicles are not even the primary factors behind the city's air quality dropping to a hazardous level? Know the primary factors behind the condition. DNA - Published on November 7, 2023
Arizona closely monitoring use of self-driving vehicles The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is closely monitoring the testing and use of self-driving vehicles in the state, following California's decision to ban General Motors' Cruise from using.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 25, 2023	Even if renewed after a gap, vehicle permit valid from day of expiry: Court Renewal of a vehicle permit is permissible under the Motor Vehicles Act and is sufficient to fix liability on the insurer, the Dharwad bench of the Karnataka high court observed in a recent order while.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 25, 2023
US retail sales beat expectations in September; core retail sales rise solidly US retail sales increased more than expected in September as households boosted purchases of motor vehicles and spent more at restaurants and bars, suggesting the economy ended the third quarter on a.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 17, 2023	68 offenses in three months: Kerala bike owner under scanner as AI cameras start capturing images of violations The motor vehicles department officials are currently busy with adding up the fine amount the motorist he will have to pay. IndiaTimes - Published on October 4, 2023
Bharat NCAP launched in India: Here's what automakers say Bharat NCAP is aimed at improving road safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. DNA - Published on August 22, 2023	Bharat NCAP, India’s own car crash testing programme, launched India now has its own car crash testing programme called Bharat NCAP, which will come into effect from October 1. Launching the new programme, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin.. BGR India - Published on August 22, 2023
India's first underwater railroad tunnel to cut travel time from 6 hours to 40 minutes, mega project to cost... A railroad tunnel means that both trains and motor vehicles (cars, trucks, buses) can run on it. DNA - Published on June 25, 2023	Bike taxi row: Delhi govt's next move after Supreme Court stays Delhi HC decision allowing Ola, Rapido to ply The transport department had cautioned bike-taxis against plying on the roads of Delhi, warning that it was a violation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. DNA - Published on June 13, 2023