New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989 for “Electronic Surveillance and Enforcement of Road Safety” and use of electronic enforcement tools for issue of challans to state agencies. instructed to do.
As per the new rules, agencies have to send the challan to the offender within fifteen days of the offense (traffic violation) and the electronic record should be maintained properly till the disposal of the challan.Also Read: Link gas connection with Aadhaar in these ways, LPG subsidy will never stop
“Intimation of the offense shall be sent within fifteen days of the commission of the offense and the electronic records collected through electronic surveillance should be stored till the settlement of the challan,” the ministry tweeted.
The new rules specify detailed provisions for the deployment of electronic enforcement devices, including speed cameras, closed-circuit television cameras, speed guns, body wearable cameras, dashboard cameras, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), weigh in machines (WIMs). And any such technology is involved.Also Read: If you are traveling by IndiGo flight then avail these services for just Rs.600
“State governments shall ensure that such devices are placed in high risk/high density corridors on NHs, state highways and important junctions, at least in major cities with a population of more than 1 million, including those in the notification,” the ministry said. The mentioned 132 cities are included. The information of the offense shall be sent within fifteen days of the occurrence of the offense and the electronic records collected through electronic surveillance should be stored till the disposal of the challan.
The Center also said that electronic enforcement devices should be placed in high-risk and high-density corridors on national highways and state highways, and at least at important junctions in major cities. Electronic enforcement equipment shall be placed in such a way as to not cause any obstruction to traffic flow, line-of-sight issues or obstruction.Also Read: Indane LPG Connection: Get this service at your doorstep with just a missed call, WhatsApp message, SMS on these numbers
According to the newly notified rules, challans can be issued for not driving within the prescribed speed limit, stopping or parking the vehicle at unauthorized places, drivers not taking safety measures and not wearing protective headgear or helmet for rear riders. .
In order to issue challans, state agencies will have to provide photographic evidence highlighting the date, time and location of the crime and vehicle license plates, measurements from electronic enforcement equipment, and the crime.
Comparison of Traffic Fines
| Types of Offences | Old Traffic Fines | New Traffic Fines |
| Driving without license | Rs. 500 | Rs. 5,000 |
| Unauthorized use of vehicles without license | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 5,000 |
| Driving without qualification | Rs. 500 | Rs. 10,000 and/or community service |
| Speeding | Rs. 400 | Rs 1000 for LMV Rs 2000 for Medium Passenger Vehicle |
