If you are not 18 years old and are caught driving, strict action can be taken against you and your family. If a minor is caught driving, his driving license will not be made till the age of 25. Also, the minor’s family can be sentenced to up to 3 years and fined Rs 25000. In view of the increasing road accidents in the state, the state police and transport department have taken this decision.
Follow the instructions strictly
Traffic officials have been instructed to strictly implement this provision. If caught driving, a profile of the minor will be made and uploaded on the Sarathi portal of the concerned police station and the transport department. After this, when the minor driver becomes an adult and applies for a driving license, his form will be automatically rejected.
Officials say
Giving information about the case, Raipur’s Additional Transport Commissioner D Ravishankar said – If a minor is caught driving, his license will not be made till the age of 25. The report will be uploaded on the concerned portal of the Transport Department.
Instructions for strict action
Officials said that the police have been asked to take action if minors are caught driving vehicles. Instructions have been given to strictly follow this order. If a minor is caught driving a vehicle, then the minor’s vehicle will be seized and his family members will be called. After this action will be taken. Let us tell you that a road safety campaign has been started in all the districts of the state. Through this campaign, people are being made aware and strict action is also being taken.
High security number plate is necessary
While driving a vehicle, keep in mind that it is necessary to install a high security number plate. RTO officer of Durg Range SL Lakra said that it is necessary to install a high security number plate in the vehicle. Because this increases vehicle safety and curbs vehicle related crimes.
