L-G seeks to link insurance premium to traffic violations, writes to FM

Says financial deterrent would encourage a better driving behaviour as there is an obvious co-relation between repeat traffic offences and the risk of accidents

- AAISHA SABIR

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has sent a proposal on a road safety plan to Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

The L-G, through the proposal, has sought higher insurance premiums for vehicles with a history of traffic violations.

In the letter, Saxena underlined the critical importance of this proposal for enhancing road safety and promoting responsible driving behaviour.

A vehicle which has been frequently challenged for traffic offences such as over-speeding, red light jumping and dangerous driving should be obligated to pay a higher insurance premium, Saxena said.

In the letter, dated September 18, the L-G said that a financial deterrent will encourage better driving behaviour among repeated offenders as there is an obvious co-relation between repeat traffic offences and the risk of accidents.