NEW DELHI, JAN 6
The Motor Vehicles Act is being made more stringent for drunken driving. Those driving after consuming liquor will be checked and fined as per the quantity of alcohol in the blood.
The present law provided for just a fine of Rs 2,000 or simple imprisonment up to six months if the alcohol in the blood is above the permissible limit of 30 mg in 100 ml.
An expert committee appointed by the Road Transport and Highways Ministry has recommended a graded punishment based on how much alcohol is found in the blood, including cancellation of the driving licence in case of the repeat drunken driving.
As a matter of fact, the committee has recommended heavy fine to the tune of Rs 2,000 for various traffic offences like over-speeding, jumping red lights and using mobile while driving that presently attracts find of Rs 100-500.
The recommended changes in the Act also provide for more information on the driving licences like blood group, etc. to be helpful in case of road accidents. The committee has also suggested that the heavy vehicle licence will also mention if the person can drive any vehicle carrying the school students.
Drunken driving fine measured in pegs!
NEW DELHI, JAN 6 The Motor Vehicles Act is being made more stringent for drunken driving. Those driving after consuming liquor will be checked and fined as per the quantity of alcohol in the blood. The present law provided for just a fine of Rs 2,000 or simple imprisonment up to six months if the alcohol in the blood is above the permissible limit of 30 mg in 100 ml.
