Truck drivers across India protest against a new jail term law introducing harsher penalties for hit-and-run accidents in January 2024.
Under the new rule, drivers who flee the scene of an accident face a 10-year prison sentence or a Rs 7 lakh fine under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
Drivers who do not disclose accidents to authorities face up to two years in prison or a Rs 50,000 fine.
Hence, they oppose the bill, citing concerns about unfairness, potential harassment, and safety issues for truckers who assist injured individuals.
Protests interrupted supply systems, resulting in fuel shortages.
The Indian government is working with truck driver representatives to provide an entire road safety solution for both drivers and consumers.
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