Motor Vehicle Act 2019 : Offences by juveniles | Citizens Awake : Chennaiyil

Motor Vehicle Act 2019 : 

The Motor Vehicle Act 2019 provides medical assistance to citizens in the event of any road accident. Also, the amount of compensation paid in the event of death/injury has increased. We will see the crimes and penalties in this new Motor Vehicle Act 2019.

1. Offence                                                                                           

Offences by juveniles

OLD PENALTY

N/A

NEW PENALTY

Guardian/owner shall be deemed to be guilty. INR25,000 with 3 years imprisonment and cancellation of the registration of the vehicle for 12 months. A Juvenile will be tried under the Juvenile Justice Act.

2. Offence

Power of officers to impound documents.

OLD PENALTY

N/A

NEW PENALTY

Suspension of driving license.

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