<p>The Union Cabinet on Tuesday has approved the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill to make changes to the 1988 Act. the bill proposes a steep increase in fines and penalties for offences on the roads.</p>.<p>There is a five-fold hike in the fine for a drinking and driving offence. The new penalty amount is Rs 10,000, which is up from Rs 2,000.</p>.<p>The hefty penalty recognises the danger that drunk drivers pose to other drivers, passengers and pedestrians and likely aims to act as a deterrent.</p>
<p>The Union Cabinet on Tuesday has approved the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill to make changes to the 1988 Act. the bill proposes a steep increase in fines and penalties for offences on the roads.</p>.<p>There is a five-fold hike in the fine for a drinking and driving offence. The new penalty amount is Rs 10,000, which is up from Rs 2,000.</p>.<p>The hefty penalty recognises the danger that drunk drivers pose to other drivers, passengers and pedestrians and likely aims to act as a deterrent.</p>