Between 2 and 2:30 a.m. on May 19, a minor drove his luxury car Porsche and fatally hit two IT engineers in Pune. The accused, aged 17 years and 8 months, has been arrested, and investigations are ongoing.
Starting June 1, 2024, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) is set to introduce new regulations. Let's delve into the details. How much fine might a parent have to pay if their minor child is caught driving, and how many years of imprisonment could they face?
Fine up to ₹25,000 Under the new rules, if anyone under the age of 18 is caught driving, whether male or female, their parent or guardian could be fined up to ₹25,000.
Possible imprisonment of up to 3 years According to the newly formulated driving rules by the RTO regarding minors driving, not only could a parent face a fine of up to ₹25,000, but if any mishap occurs, the parent could also face imprisonment. This was evidenced in the Pune Porsche accident case where the father of the minor driver has been taken into custody by the police.
What is the Pune accident case? Late on May 19, 2024, in the Kalyani Nagar area of Pune, a minor, intoxicated, was driving a Porsche car. He collided with two IT engineers riding a bike, resulting in the tragic death of both engineers.
The Pune police have registered an FIR against the minor under IPC Section 304 and other sections of the Motor Vehicles Act. Additionally, the police have filed a report against the minor's father under sections 75 and 77 of the Juvenile Justice Act.
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