Why few states and parties opposing new amendments in Motor Vehicles Act?

Seeking amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, with increased penalties for several offences such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the Minister said the Bill also provides for grant of licences and permits related to motor vehicles, standards for motor vehicles and penalties for violation of these provisions.

Gadkari said that the existing law is 30 years old and the penalty for traffic rule violators is very low, which does not instill fear of the law.