In a
recent turn of events, it has been observed that in most parts of India,
penalties related to driving vehicles have been revamped by the government.
These new changes are going to bring a paradigm change in the decade long
habits of the Indian people. The new fines and charges seem to be really hefty
and that is why the authorities believe that to avoid getting penalized the
people are going to abide by the rules in a more popular manner.
What
are the major changes in the rules?
The
fines of not abiding the traffic rules have been changed significantly this
year. Here are the fines that you will have to pay in case you break any rule
from now on Indian roads -
● The
fine for rash driving has been increased to Rs. 5,000, fromRs. 1,000.
● The
minimal charge for drink and driving has also been increased to whooping
Rs.10,000, from Rs. 2,000.
● Now,
drivers who drive their vehicle without a license will be fined for a minimum
fine of massive Rs.5,000 which was earlier at Rs. 500.
● A
significant fine for over-speeding will be from Rs. 400 to Rs. 1,000-2,000.
● If
the driver does not wear a seatbelt then it will be attracting a fine of Rs.
1,000 compared to previous Rs. 100 at present.
● When
drivers are caught talking on a mobile phone while they are driving they will
be charged Rs. 5,000.
So you
can see that the fines and charges of not abiding traffic rules and regulations
have been increased to a significant extent. Also, follow
all the rules that you must and drive carefully. With the police officials
getting strict on the rules, there will be heavy fines against your name.
Driving
a vehicle on the road is not an as easy task as it may seem to be. Accidents
can happen at any point in time. That is why you need to be aware of your
surroundings all the time when you are driving. This is especially true to
those who are riding two wheelers. Bike riders must be really conscious about
their nearby traffic and movement of other vehicles at all times.
Still,
the risk persists. So, how can you prevent road accidents? Well, you cannot
just stop all accidents from happening but we can certainly avoid them. How?
Let us have a look at them and make sure you have bike insurance in
order to stay worried free in case of an accident.
●
Follow rules - the basic and most effective
way of preventing major accidents from happening is to follow all the traffic
rules that we are supposed to. We need to be aware of all of them and ensure
that everyone around us follows them as well. Anyone breaking a rule can face a
serious accident at any time.
●
Drive patiently - we must drive our vehicles patiently
all the time without a hurry. The moment we drive your vehicle in a hurried
manner, you are not only risking your own life but of those around you as well.
Never drive above the limit and maintain the optimal speed always. Driving
patiently will always keep you safe.
●
Try not to overtake - several people face
serious accidents when they try to overtake another vehicle. Overtaking through
the wrong lane or at high speeds can always put your life on the risk. Even if
you do overtake, make sure that there is ample space on the road and you have
enough to make it past the vehicle.
So here
are the best ways in which we can prevent road accidents. Always drive
responsibly. Do not indulge in rash driving because it will bring harm to you
and everyone who is around you. Hence make sure you are always driving your
vehicle in a safe manner.