The Punjab Government has doubled the fine for violating the traffic rules
by releasing a notification. The new rule even includes the suspension of the Driving
License. However, one of the government’s ministers has issued a statement
against the traffic rules. Brahm Shankar Jimpa, Minister of Revenue and Water
Resources in the Mann ministry said I am totally against the new traffic norms
and the imposition of a hefty sum over the public.
Rather, he said those
breaking the traffic norms must be taught the guidelines and essential
principles. The government must take back this notification. No statements from
the government have been released as of now.
“The defaulters must
be given a chance”: Minister Jimpa
The Minister said people can buy a second-hand vehicle from the fine amount
imposed on them. I am of the view that the defaulters must get a chance to
rectify their mistakes. They must be told that their license will be seized. The
government must change these rules. If someone will be imposed with Rs 10,000
fine, where will they go? He will borrow from someone and that will increase
his problems. The Government must not impose its own decisions.