In order to tighten road traffic regulations, the Union Government has passed the Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill of 2019 which has drastic changes with regards to the fine for penalties and violations. The move will soon be implemented in Mumbai as well. Check out the comparison between the old and the new regulations to save yourself from paying hefty fines:
| Violation | New Penalty | Old Penalty |
| violation of licence conditions | ₹25,000 - ₹1 lakh | NA |
| overloading | ₹20,000 and ₹2000 per extra tonne | ₹2000 and ₹1000 per extra tonne |
| offences by juvenile | ₹25,000 with 3 years jail and the juvenile will be ineligible to get a license till 25 years of age | NA |
| not giving way to emergency vehicles like ambulance | ₹10,000 | NA |
| Drunken driving | ₹10,000 and/or 6 months in prison; ₹15,000 and/or 2 years jail for a subsequent offence | ₹2,000 |
| Vehicle without permit | ₹10,000 and/or 6 months in jail | ₹5,000 |
| driving without license | ₹5,000 | ₹500 |
| overloading of 2 wheelers | ₹2,000; license disqualification for 3 months | ₹100 |
| no seat belt | ₹1000 | ₹100 |
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