The Transport Commissioner has warned of serious action against overspeeding and overloaded vehicles, including suspension of driving licence.
A press release issued by the Office of the Transport Commissioner said during the recent accident review meeting, it was found that most accidents in the State were caused by overspeeding of vehicles and overloading of passengers.
The office has also been receiving several complaints about share autos, autorickshaws, mini buses and stage carriages overloading passengers and overspeeding.
The Commissioner, citing various sections of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, warned that any vehicle driven above the speed limit would be punished with a fine of ₹400, and for a second offence, with a fine of ₹1,000.
Heavy fines
Share autos and autorickshaws plying with passengers above their seating capacities would be punished with a fine of ₹100, along with initiation against their permits.
Stage carriages found carrying above their seating capacities would be punished with a fine of ₹9,000, and a temporary suspension of their permits, for a maximum of 30 days, the release added.
