Speeding, dangerous driving, jumping traffic signals, drunk driving, using mobile phone while driving and not wearing helmet may result in on-the-spot suspension of driving licences.

The group of state transport ministers has approved inserting a new section in the Motor Vehicles Act to enforce this, besides a provision for compulsory refresher training for such offenders. In Delhi, about 3 lakh licences have been suspended in the past six months for similar offences.

The panel has also approved immediate withdrawal of advertisements, films and TV serials that show speeding and rash driving without "adequate

warning" on the screen. The GoM has also ratified stricter penalty for dangerous driving and racing on public roads.

* For first time offenders, the fine would be Rs 5,000 or six months jail.
* For subsequent offence there would be two years jail or Rs 10,000 fine.
* Jail term of up to six months or Rs 2,000 fine have been proposed for drivers who fail to take crash victims to hospitals.
* Driving without insurance could attract Rs 2,000 fine and 3 months jail for first offence and Rs 4,000 fine on subsequent offence.
* Crash victims will be liable for compensation if they are hit by an uninsured vehicle.