Introduction of Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2016 in the Parliament

The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2016 was introduced in the Parliament on August 09, 2016. The Bill has specified enhanced penalties, national registers for driver licences and vehicle registration, and mandatory helmets and child restraints for children. The landmark Bill will ensure the safety of all road users and will also play an instrumental role in achieving the target of reducing road crash deaths in India.