The Transport Department of the State Government of Tamil Nadu has informed that henceforth, failure to give way to ambulances and fire-fighting vehicles on the road will entail a penalty of Rs. 10000/-!
In a Government Order released in this regard, it is mentioned:
"FAILURE TO GIVE WAY TO AMBULANCES AND FIRE-BRIGADE VEHICLES ON THE ROAD WILL ENTAIL A PENALTY OF Rs. 10000/-!
Similarly, in case the vehicle is driven dangerously conducive to accidents, a penalty of Rs. 10000/- will entail!
Further, horning loudly without any necessity will also entail a penalty of Rs. 1000/-!