High Traffic Fines the Only Way to Discipline Indians on the Road?

The Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 has been amended a couple of times before, but the fines have never seen such a hike.

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If you thought you could get away with paying small fines for traffic violations, think again! The updated traffic fines are so steep that some of the states where the BJP is in power are slashing the fines on what they call "humanitarian" grounds.

There are reports about people who have had to cough up amounts between Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000 over multiple traffic violations. In Delhi, a man set his bike ablaze in protest, and in Patna protestors clashed with policemen over these fines.

So, what do the common people think about these hefty challans? And most importantly, what makes Indians infamous for traffic violations? Will the new fines make them more alert and disciplined on the road? Tune in to this episode of The Big Story.