MGP organises virtual meet on road safety and ways to curb traffic violations and accidents
Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of increasing road accidents caused by minors driving vehicles, the Police have asked parents to discourage underage driving and not to hand over the vehicle keys to them unless they have valid driving licences.
Police said they will take strict action against parents whose children were caught driving and vehicles impounded with hefty fines. Under the amended Motor Vehicles Act, the offence invites a penalty of Rs. 25,000. Not only is the offender tried in a juvenile court, even the parents/guardians face up to three-year imprisonment. Vehicle registration is also cancelled.