New Traffic Rules: License Cancellation for 5 Violations, RTO Tightens Grip

• Driving licenses will be canceled for a few months if traffic rules are violated five times in a year.
• The Central Ministry of Transport has amended the Motor Vehicle Act to reduce road accidents and promote responsible driving.
• New guidelines, effective January 1, 2026, require the RTO to hear the driver's side before license cancellation.
• The decision to cancel licenses for five or more violations has been in effect since January 1st.
• Minor offenses like not wearing a helmet, not wearing a seatbelt, and signal jumping are included in the five violations.

Why It Matters: Drivers face license cancellation for five traffic violations annually under new, stricter RTO rules.