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Govt notifies amended MV Act in State

By STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI, Sept 23 - The State government today notified the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 redefining the fines to be imposed for violation of the Act.

As per an order of the Transport Department, Government of Assam, dated September 23, 2019, driving without licence will now elicit a fine of Rs 5,000, while the driver or passenger without seat belt will be fined Rs 1,000.

Some other fines include riding without helmets by both driver and pillion � Rs 1,000, racing and trials of speed � Rs 5,000, violating air and noise pollution � Rs 10,000, carrying children below 14 years without safety belt/child restraint system � Rs 1,000, riding more than two persons in two-wheelers � Rs 1,000, not providing way for emergency vehicles (fire service or ambulance) � Rs 10,000.

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