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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which date being announced by central government for removal of red beacons from officials cars?
A
May 1
B
June 22
C
April 22
D
May 10
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, the Union Cabinet decided to amend the Motor Vehicle Rules to end the use of red or any coloured beacon by all, including the President, Vice President and the Prime Minister. “Every Indian is special. Every Indian is a VIP, ” Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted soon after.

Detailed explanation-2: -WHAT IS THE MEANING OF A RED BEACON LIGHT? A red bacon light is usually associated with an emergency. This is also the case with red beacon lights on signaling devices. It stands for emergency, a dangerous or hazardous condition and requires immediate action.

Detailed explanation-3: -(3) Use of blue light with or without flasher shall be permitted as top light on vehicles escorting high dignitaries entitled to the use of red light.

Detailed explanation-4: -Under the new rule, only emergency vehicles, ambulances, fire engines and police cars can use flashing blue lights.

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