New Traffic Rule: This Mistake Can Get Your Driving License Revoked

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Keep learning until October 2023; you’ll find it beneficial.The government imposed motor vehicle regulations in much harsher terms to bring road safety. Such amendments may result in suspending or revoking drivers’ licenses immediately on serious violations. This will prevent road accidents while helping attain safer generating habits.

What Was New?

After amendments to the traffic rules, a transgressor suffering from a severe indulgence under the new law could be facing permanent revocation of his driving license. The following are some big offenses: 

  • Drunk driving: As soon as someone is found driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, his license is suspended immediately, with or without subsequent prosecution.  
  • Speeding and careless driving: Suspended or cancelled license for a repetition of the acts of over speeding or dangerous driving.    
  • Traffic Signal violations: Strong penalties must be imposed, including cancellation of license, for those running red lights or disobeying traffic signals.  
  • Mobile phone use while driving: Now the penalties become serious through fines and perhaps cancellation of a license.  
  • Not wearing a helmet and seatbelt: Heavy fines and taking appropriate punitive actions for not using basic safety gear like a helmet (for two-wheelers) or seatbelt (for four-wheelers).  
  • Reckless driving near schools and hospitals-: Fine hefty for overspeeding or driving in reckless proximity near schools, hospitals, and especially residential areas, may result in *suspension of license*.  

The Punishment For Violation Of Traffic Rules 

  • First-time offenders: Heavy fines with warning and possible suspension of license.  
  • Repeat offenders: Permanent Cancellation of Driving License with legal action.  

The new rules aimed at preventing accidents, protecting the public and developing responsible behavior towards driving were as follows:  

Avoid License Cancellation

Here are some tips to preserve your license:  

  1. Obey Traffic Rules. No reckless driving.  
  2. Never drive under any influence, be it drugs or alcohol.  
  3. Wear seatbelts/helmets while driving/riding.  
  4. Obey pedestrian crossings and traffic signals. 
  5. Mobile phones: Keep out of bounds while driving.  

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