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Mobiles phones now allowed only for Navigation while driving

Mobile phone usage while driving restricted to navigation only.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has amended some of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR) related to mobile phone usage while driving and vehicle documents.

Beginning October 1, 2020, mobile phones would only be allowed for the purpose of navigation. It is well known that the use of mobile phones while driving can distract the driver and can cause accidents.

The ministry has also facilitated the use of electronic documentation for driving licence, insurance and vehicle registration through apps like DigiLocker and m-parivahan. If valid electronic documents are presented, no physical copies will be necessary.

These rules come as a part of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019, which was passed in August last year. 

 
 
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