A minor driver caught on the road will have to pay a penalty fine of Rs 25000 from the 1st of June 2024 as per the RTO new rule. Additionally, if you drive a vehicle before the age of 18 you will regret it for the rest of your life. New rules will be implemented across the country from June 1 by the Government Regional Transport Office (RTO).
Nowadays everyone is fond of cars or bikes. Especially among the youth, the craze for driving is quite high. Often a Minor driver can be seen driving cars or bikes on the roads. But now the arbitrariness of a minor driver on the roads is going to prove costly. Because now the government has made a plan to crack down on such drivers. If a minor is caught driving a vehicle, they will have to pay a fine of Rs 25,000.
Recently, an accident by a minor driver was trending in the news and social media. Hence the government has to make new rules for a minor driver. Parents and a minor driver should know the rules to avoid some mishappenings. Moreover, parents should restrict minors from driving.
New RTO rules for minor Drivers
New rules will be implemented across the country from June 1 by the Government Regional Transport Office (RTO). At the same time, driving without a driving license or at high speed will have to pay a heavy fine. If the driver is a minor i.e. less than 18 years of age, he will have to pay a fine of Rs 25,000. At the same time, if an adult is caught driving a vehicle without DL, a fine of up to Rs 2,000 will be imposed.
Let us tell you that currently there is a provision of a fine of Rs 25,000 on the parents if a minor is found driving. But, after the new rules come into effect from June 1, the vehicle owner may also be fined. Moreover, if a minor is caught driving a vehicle, he will not be able to get a driving license until he turns 25. Apart from this, the driving license of the vehicle owner will also be cancelled.
RTO rules for driving licence for a minor driver
Currently, a license is issued upon completion of 18 years of age. At 16 years of age, individuals can obtain a driver’s license for a bike with a capacity of 50 cc. This license must be updated after turning 18 years of age. However, if a minor is caught driving a vehicle, they can only get their driving license after turning 25 years old.
At present, there is a fine of Rs 5000 and three months in jail for driving without insurance. You will be fined Rs 10,000 and face 6 months in jail for driving under the influence of alcohol. Driver will have to pay Rs 10,000 for driving without a permit. Furthermore, Rs 2000 fine for overspeeding. Riding on a bike wearing slippers a fine of Rs 1000 has to be paid. You have to pay a fine of Rs 10,000 for driving without an RC. Rs 1000 is imposed as a fine for driving a car without a seat belt. A fine of Rs 5000 for driving without a driving license. Riders have to pay a fine of Rs 1000 for driving a bike without a helmet.
Now there will be no need to go to RTO and take a test to get a driving license (DL). You will be able to take the driving test by going to private training centres and driving schools.