Motor Vehicles Act: 10% reduction of road accidents in 5 months

On March 16, 2020, the Minister of Transport Nithin Gadkari informed Rajya Sabha that there has been 10% decrease in road accidents since the passage of Motors Vehicles Act. Highlights During the Question Hour, the minister replied that India has pledged to reduce 50% of accidents in 5 years. Also, India signed the World Safety ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Accidents • amendments • Asian Development Bank (ADB) • Bills and Acts • Constitution • Laws • Motor Vehicles Act • Road accidents • World Bank

What is the meaning of 3rd Party Insurance?

Motor third-party insurance cover is basically a statutory requirement as per the Motor Vehicles Act. It is also known as third-party cover or just act-only cover. It is so named as the beneficiary of the policy is not the one from two parties under contract i.e. the car owner or the insurance company. Thus it ..

Topics: Insurance Benefit • Legal Liability • Motor Third Party Insurance • Motor Vehicles Act

E-rickshaws recognized as special category three-wheeled vehicles

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highway has issued a notification amending the Motor Vehicles Act, allowing e-rickshaws to ply in New Delhi. Earlier, a Delhi HC judgment had banned e-rickshaws due to safety concerns. But, the Centre has recognized e-rickshaws as a special category and has come out with guidelines for their usage. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014

Topics: Economy • Ministry of Road Transport and Highways • Motor Vehicles Act