In a stern action against underage driving, the Motor Vehicle Court in Nagpur on Wednesday convicted Anil Bapurao Dhande for permitting a minor to operate his vehicle and imposed a fine of ₹30,000. The court further ordered the cancellation of the vehicle’s registration for one year.
According to police officials, Dhande had allowed a juvenile to drive a two-wheeler bearing registration number MH-40/DB-6071, violating several provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, including Sections 5/180 r/w 199-A, 129/194(d), 50/177, and 128(1)/194(c).
During the hearing, Dhande admitted guilt, with the court recording that the plea was made voluntarily. The penalty was levied under Section 5/180 r/w 199-A, with the court warning that failure to pay would lead to six months of simple imprisonment.
The court also directed the Sonegaon police to inform the Regional Transport Office (RTO) under Section 210 for action on the cancelled registration.
Authorities stressed that the ruling highlights the judiciary’s commitment to curb underage driving and strengthen road safety enforcement, particularly in light of rising road accidents caused by reckless and illegal driving practices.
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