Punjab Cabinet has approved big increase in fines over traffic violations on Wednesday, reported 24NewsHDTV Channel. According to proposed legislation approved by the Cabinet, motorcyclists will now have to pay a challan of Rs 2,000 for each violation. The maximum fine for violating the rules has been increased to Rs 20,000.
For each traffic rules violation, 2 to 4 points will also be deducted and after violations of 20 points in a year, the license will be suspended for minimum 2 months to maximum 1 year. Earlier, fines ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 500 were being collected for violations.
Now over speeding on vehicles larger than 2,000cc will attract a fine of Rs 20,000 besides a deduction of 4 points.
The violation of traffic signal will attract a fine of up to 15,000 and 4 points will also be deducted for violation of traffic signal. The officials said fine for overloading will be up to 15,000. 4 points will also be deducted for overloading, officials said.
Fine for violating one-way will be up to 15,000. After approval from the cabinet, a bill to amend the laws will be presented in the Legislative Assembly.
Reporter: Irfan Malik