Govt should reconsider fines under Motor Vehicles Amendment Act: Cong

Congress expressed their unfavourable opinion regarding the abnormally high fines under the newly-amended Motor Vehicles Act which came into effect from September 1.

New Delhi: People have been reacting strongly ever since a Delhi-based two-wheeler owner was fined a whopping Rs 23,000 in the NCR town of Gurugram, under the newly-amended Motor Vehicles Act.

In response to a question asked on this issue in a press conference, Senior Congress spokesperson Manish Tiwari said that the opposition was not in favour of the bill and now the government can see that the common man is upset.

"The fines are abnormally high and is troubling the public," said Tiwari.

"Government is aiming to bring discipline on roads but it should deal with the issue in a sensitive manner. The fines and punishments under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act need reconsideration," added Senior Congress spokesperson.

The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was passed by the Parliament in July seeking to tighten road traffic regulations.

The amended Act aims to improve road safety by laying down stricter penalties for traffic violations.

Higher traffic penalties under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 came into effect across India from September 1.