Pune Parents face Hefty Fine of Rs. 25,000 Rupees If Minors caught driving In Maharashtra
Pune Parents face Hefty Fine of Rs. 25,000 Rupees If Minors caught driving In Maharashtra
In an attempt to curb underage driving,Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar mandates a fine of Rs.25,000 for parents whose underage children are found driving.
In addition, such minors will be ineligible to obtain a driving license until they reach the age of 25. The directive has been sent to all Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in Maharashtra state.
The circular, addressed to all RTOs, emphasizes that individuals below the age of 18 are strictly prohibited from driving in public areas, with the exception of bikes with engine capacities below 50 cc.
Only those above 16 years of age are permitted to ride such bikes.
he transport department is issuing action instructions to curb underage driving, as it has been observed that the current regulations are not being effectively followed. Strict compliance with these rules is now expected from all RTOs, with actions to be taken against minors driving vehicles illegally.
The state has has also been witnessing a steady rise in the number of accidents, with two-wheeler accidents comprising the majority.
Instances of minors driving two-wheelers have been repeatedly highlighted as a significant factor contributing to these accidents. In order to prevent such incidents, the transport department has taken this necessary step.
Under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act of 2019, parents can face imprisonment for up to three years if their minor children are found driving vehicles.
Additionally, a fine of 25,000 rupees will be imposed. Furthermore, minors will not be eligible for a driving license until they reach the age of 25, as per the provisions of the Act.
News input KV Raman
