The Central Cabinet approved the Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill to increase penalties on breaking of traffic rules. If a driver will cross red signal he/she will be fined 500/- when previously the fine was 100/-. If someone will break the rules repeatedly then he can be sent to jail.
In order to check use of mobile phones while driving, the first offense would invite a fine of Rs.500 and the second between Rs.2,000 and 5,000. Seat belt and helmet violators will also be fined by 500/-. Those vehicles without registration will be fine 10,000/-