new Motor Vehicles Act, with steep fines for traffic violations, came into effect on September 1 and post this, new law has already left many baffled as it comes hefty fines for law-breakers. But Netizens are blaming Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu for this new bill. Why you may wonder? It's because of his film 'Bharat Ane Nenu' that released in 2018. story revolves around Mahesh Babu who is forced to take up his far's position as Chief Minister and makes drastic changes in motor laws.

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Mahesh Babu fans have shared clippings from super-hit film directed by Koratala Siva wherein actor is seen giving a speech on why re should be steep fines for people who break laws. Fans on Twitter have been discussing about how a cult film might have probably inspired government to make this change. film took into consideration  2016 law taken by Bengaluru — which called for a drastic hike in penalties for traffic violations. For those unaware, movie also starred Bollywood actors Kiara Advani and Prakash Raj in lead roles. Watch viral clip here -

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Netizens too reacted on same and dropped comments on similarities between film and new rules & fines.

New traffic rules

Delhi has so far issued 3,900 challans after  Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill 2019 became active. issues have been made as per new motor vehicle law.  Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 15, 2019, by Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. Motor Vehicles Amendment Act 2019 was implemented on September 1 and contains 63 provisions that deal with penalties. Below are some of changes in traffic rules as per Amendment:

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1. Penalty for drunken driving has been increased to 6 months imprisonment and/or Rs 10,000 fine for first offence.
2. Penalty for racing/speeding has been increased to imprisonment of up to 1 month and/or fine up to Rs 500 for first offence.
3. Penalty for travelling without a helmet has been increased to a fine up to Rs 1,000.
4. Fine for t wearing seatbelt has been increased from Rs 100 to Rs 1,000.
5. Fine for talking on a mobile phone while driving has been increased from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000.
6. Punishment for juveniles for offences will include Rs 25,000 and imprisonment up to 3 years and cancellation of registration of motor vehicle for 12 months.
7.  Fine for individuals driving without a licence has been increased from up to Rs 500 to Rs 5,000.
8.  Penalty for travelling without a ticket has been increased from up to Rs 200 to Rs 500.

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