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Road Transport and Highways (Amendment) Act, 2021
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About — Road Transport and Highways (Amendment) Act, 2021
The Road Transport and Highways (Amendment) Act, 2021 is a legislative amendment to the 1989 Act governing road transport, vehicle registration, and highway safety in India. It strengthens penalties for traffic violations, introduces a points‑based licence demerit system, and mandates electronic monitoring of commercial vehicles. For example, the DUI fine rose to ₹10,000 and a 6‑point licence suspension.