CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the new Motor Vehicles Act, you can be penalised an amount of ₹2,000 and/or imprisoned for up to 3 months for the first time you are caught driving an uninsured vehicle.

Detailed explanation-2: -As per the order, failure to move to the side of the road when an ambulance, fire truck, or other emergency vehicle is approaching will result in a Section 194E fine of Rs 10,000.

Detailed explanation-3: -196. Driving uninsured vehicle. -Whoever drives a motor vehicle or causes or allows a motor vehicle to be driven in contravention of the provisions of section 146 shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

Detailed explanation-4: — Whoever drives a motor cycle or causes or allows a motor cycle to be driven in contravention of the provisions of section 129 or the rules or regulations made thereunder shall be punishable with a fine of one thousand rupees and he shall be disqualified for holding licence for a period of three months.] 1.