Delhi: Truck Owner Fined Over Rs 2 Lakh, Heaviest Penalty Since New Traffic Rules Implemented

He was slapped a total fine of Rs 2,00,500 for various offences under the new Motor Vehicles Act, which included overloading and driving without proper license.

New Delhi: In what may be the highest penalty amount to be paid under the new traffic rules, a truck driver and its owner were challaned above Rs 2 Lakh, near Mukarba Chowk in New Delhi. He  was slapped a total fine of Rs 2,00,500 for various offences under the new Motor Vehicles Act, which included overloading and driving without proper license. The truck driver was challaned Rs 56,000 for overloading, and Rs 70,000 for other traffic violations. Owner of the truck was fined Rs 74,500 for various violations, amounting to a combined total of Rs 2,00,500. The total amount was paid by the owner of the truck. The truck was having a Haryana registration number.

UPDATE: The truck driver was challaned Rs 56,000 for overloading, and Rs 70,000 for other traffic violations. Owner of the truck was fined Rs 74,500 for various violations, amounting to a combined total of Rs 2,00,500. The total amount was paid by the owner of the truck. https://t.co/mXpjSLNB73

— ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2019

The amount fined in this case, is so far the highest amount of fines imposed for violation of traffic rules in Delhi, ever since the new rules under the Motor Vehicles Act have been implemented.