Big decision of the central government, minors will be able to drive e-scooters with a maximum speed of 25 km

The central government has decided to implement new rules keeping in mind the issue of juvenile driving i.e. minor children driving vehicles. From now on, the maximum speed limit of such vehicles has been fixed at 25 kilometers per hour.

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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is making major changes in the Motor Vehicles Act. The ministry has also decided to set the engine capacity of the vehicle for minors at 50 cc and the motor power at a maximum of 1,500 watts.

The ministry has proposed 67 amendments in the existing law, on which people can give suggestions till October 15. The bill related to these amendments can be introduced in the winter session of Parliament.

According to the proposal, teenagers who have completed 16 years of age will be allowed to drive purely electric two-wheelers in public places, provided they follow the prescribed speed limit and engine power limit.

No person below the age of 18 will be allowed to drive any other vehicle. Apart from this, the ministry has also proposed that persons below the age of 18 will not be issued a learner’s license for vehicles with automatic gear. Through these rules, the government is trying to increase safety on the road and prevent accidents caused by juvenile driving.

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