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Your Driving Licence Could Look Different Soon: Govt Proposes New Rules
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What Happened?
The Indian government has proposed new driving licence rules, including colour-coded licences for Indian and foreign nationals, a higher pass mark for driving tests, and easier online updates. Public objections are open for 30 days.
Key points
- Proposed rules include colour-coded licences for Indian and foreign nationals.
- The pass mark for the safe-driving tutorial would increase from 60% to 75%.
- Online changes to personal details could be free with Aadhaar authentication.
- Affidavits will no longer be accepted as proof of age or address.
- Public objections to the proposals are open for 30 days from October 16.
Key insights
- The introduction of colour-coded licences may help in quickly identifying the nationality of the driver.
- A higher passing score for driving tests could lead to better road safety.
- Free online updates may increase compliance with licensing regulations.
Why it matters
These proposed changes could significantly impact how driving licences are issued and maintained in India.
Source
Times Now
