PROBLEM PROFILE

Road traffic accidents (RTAs) have emerged as an important public health issue which needs to be tackled by a multi-disciplinary
approach. The trend in RTA injuries and death is becoming alarming in countries like India. The increasing number of fatal and disabling
road accident happening is a real public health concern for all the concerned agencies and its prevention is required. The approach to
implement the rules and regulations available to prevent road accidents often results in ineffective and half-hearted policies and
programmes. India is a victim of numerous road accidents annually. Road safety is a necessary measure that needs to be taken for the
safety of all road users. It is the all-encompassing methods and measures used to prevent road users from being killed or injured. The
typical road users include pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, vehicle passengers and passengers of on-road public transport. India’s road
safety is the worst in the record. About 149,000 people lost their lives on Indian roads in 2018 alone. India accounts for about 2% of
motor vehicles globally. Yet, it is the home for more than 11% of the world’s road traffic deaths. According to a UN study, India loses 3%
of its GDP to road accidents by removing prime age adults from the workforce. The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 was enacted
this year to address the hazard of deaths and injuries due to road accidents Awareness creation, strict implementation of traffic rules,
and scientific engineering measures are the need of the hour to prevent this public health catastrophe. In this study a survey
questionnaire is specifically designed to solicit public opinion on the new Motor vehicle (Amendment) act 2019 and to quantify the
public`s perception on the concerned safety issues. major demographic characteristics such as age groups, gender, education an d
occupation are used to classify the responses and to drew statistically significant results. The primary objective here is to conduct an
awareness oriented survey and to provide insights to general public regarding the advancements in the concerned act.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
.Under the Motor Vehicles (amendment) Act 2019 driving without holding a proper driving license is punishable upto:
a. Imprisonment upto 3 months or fine upto Rs. 5000 or both
b. Imprisonment of 1 year
c. Fine of Rs. 500
d. none
2.  Penalty for not wearing a seat belt while driving has been increased from Rs. 100 to
a. Rs.500
b. Rs.1000
c. Rs.1500
d. Rs.2000
3. As per the new amendment act, the penalty for a two wheeler without helmet has been increased from Rs.100 to :
a. Rs.1000 fine or/and disqualification of license
b. b. Rs.3000 fine
c. c. Warning
d. d. None
4. Who is a licensing authority?
a. Joint regional transport officer
b. Motor vehicle inspector
c. Regional transport office
d. Deputy transport commissioner
5. In case of issue of learners license preliminary test is required for:
a. Holder of effective DL
b. Fresh applicant
c. Holder of DL which has expired but 5 years have not completed
d. None

6.  What is the maximum speed limit for motor vehicles near schools?
a. 25 km/hr
b. 40 km/hr
c. 60 km/hr
d.  Don't know

7. Is it mandatory for a two wheeler to have a third party insurance policy?

d. Yes
e. b. No

f. c. Optional
g. 8. Do you think there is effective implementation of traffic rules in your city?
a. Yes, to a great extent
b. No, there is no enforcement of the rules
c. Yes, but to a moderate extent
9. The following version of e-documents can be presented while driving:
a. Through DigiLocker
b. Through m-parivahan app

c. Simple picture in the phone

10. What is the penalty for driving by a drunken person or a person under the influence of drugs for the first offence?
a. Fine of Rs. 2000 and imprisonment of 6 months
b. Fine of 15000 and imprisonment of 2 years
c. Fine of 1000 and imprisonment of 1 year
d. Fine upto Rs. 10,000 and/or imprisonment of 6 months
11. Is it an offence if any transport vehicle carries more number of passengers or goods than  authorised?
a. Yes

b. No

c. Depends

12. Which of the standard marks shall be there on the helmets while driving?
Brand logo

b. ISI mark

C. Don't know

13. Which of the following provide for protection whenever a motor vehicle is involved in an accident?

a. Seat belt

b. Air bags

c. Awareness and attention

d. All of the above14.

14.  What are the consequences under Motor Vehicle Act if an under-age is found driving on the road?

a. The guardian will be penalised with imprisonment, maximum upto 3 years and fine of Rs. 25,000

b. Vehicle registration will be cancelled for 12 months

c. The child who committed the offence will be eligible for license only after attaining the age of 25

D .All of the above

15. Is it mandatory to get pollution control certificate for all vehicles?

a. Yes

b. b. No

c. c. Optional