Traffic Rules Update: If you repeatedly break traffic rules, trouble will increase, now not just challan…

Business Desk – Traffic Rules Update: If you violate traffic rules while driving, then just paying the challan will not help in the future. The central government is preparing to make the traffic system completely digital and transparent.

Under this, digital warnings will be issued to those who break traffic rules, which will be part of the government records. If the driver violates the same rule again in future, the earlier warning will also be taken into consideration during the action.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a draft of changes in the Central Motor Vehicle Rules. At present, suggestions and objections have been sought from the general public on these proposed rules.

What will change if traffic rules are broken?

According to the government’s proposal, in cases where warning is appropriate, an online digital warning will be issued. This warning will be registered on the government portal like an e-challan. This means that even the first mistake will become a part of the digital record and it can have an impact if the same violation is repeated in future.

The first warning will also become a record

According to the draft, the warning issued for the first time will not be ignored. If a driver violates the same traffic rule again later, the digital warning issued earlier will be considered as his old record. With this, more strict action can be taken against those who commit mistakes again.

If the person concerned accepts the digital warning or his objection is rejected by the authorities, then that warning will be considered final and will remain in the government records.

Proposal for online hearing of traffic cases

The government has also proposed to make the hearing of traffic cases digital. Under this, online hearing can be conducted through mediums like video conferencing. Within six months of the implementation of the rules, states will have to prepare the necessary digital systems and appoint relevant officers.

According to the proposal, the officer will have to give the decision within 30 days of completion of the hearing. If any person appeals against the decision, it will be mandatory to give decision on that too within 30 days. A fine of Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 can be imposed on officials who do not follow the deadline.

If challan is not paid then many works may get stuck

The government has proposed another major change. If the e-challan of a vehicle is not deposited even after completing the prescribed process, then many important works related to that vehicle can be stopped.

Applications related to vehicle registration.
Application related to driving license.
Other online services related to vehicle.

Not only this, the concerned vehicle can also be banned for transaction on the portal i.e. “Not to be Transacted”. However, if the case is pending with the court or the concerned authority, this stay will not apply.

Suggestions have just been sought

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has invited suggestions and objections from the general public on these proposed rules. Suggestions can be sent within 30 days from the date of issue of the draft. After this the government will notify the final rules.

What will be the impact if implemented?

If these rules are implemented, the complete record of traffic rule violations will be available digitally. This will make it easier to identify those who repeatedly break the rules. Also, processes like e-challan, hearing and appeal will become more transparent and faster than before.