You could be jailed for letting your kid drive scooter or car in UP

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Uttar Pradesh government has implemented a ban on individuals below the age of 18 from driving scooters and cars. Parents who permit their children to drive scooters or cars will face a penalty of three years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 25,000, reports IANS.

The government spokesperson stated that strict measures will be enforced in secondary schools in collaboration with the Transport Department.

A campaign will be conducted to raise awareness among the youth, and students will be provided with information on road safety through various mediums.

To support this initiative, a road safety club will be established in each school, with one student from every class appointed as the Road Safety Captain. Additionally, a dedicated road safety class will be conducted in schools.

Furthermore, a designated teacher in each school will be assigned as the nodal head and will receive online and offline training in collaboration with the transport department.

Stringent measures will be taken to ensure that individuals below 18 years of age do not operate any motor vehicle.

Transport Commissioner Chandra Bhushan Singh said that it has issued detailed guidelines in this regard, and the Director of Secondary Education has been instructed to conduct a campaign in schools. Students will receive information on road safety during prayer meetings and will take an oath to adhere to it.

Schools will also promote road safety through wall paintings depicting safety rules. A WhatsApp group will be created to facilitate the sharing of information and suggestions among students.