A new Indian federal law that has increased traffic fines tenfold has divided the country over whether it will help rein in unruly motorists, even as some states, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's base of Gujarat, have cut penalties.
The Motor Vehicle Act, amended on Sept 1, increased fines sharply for many violations.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Read the full story and more at $9.90/month
Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month
ST One Digital
$9.90/month
No contract
ST app access on 1 mobile device
Unlock these benefits
All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com
Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device
E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you
