Fri Nov 07 03:29:37 UTC 2025: Summary:
A court in Mangaluru, India, fined a woman ₹26,000 for allowing her minor son to drive her motorcycle. Hatijamma pleaded guilty to the offense and was convicted under relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act.
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Mangaluru Woman Fined ₹26,000 for Allowing Minor Son to Drive Motorcycle
MANGALURU, November 7, 2025 – A Mangaluru court has imposed a penalty of ₹26,000 on Hatijamma for allowing her minor son to drive her motorcycle. The Fourth Judicial Magistrate First Class, Shilpa Byadgi, delivered the verdict on Wednesday after Hatijamma pleaded guilty to the offense. The Mangaluru Traffic North Police had registered the case, leading to her conviction under Section 4 read with Section 181 and Section 199 (A) of the Motor Vehicles Act. The incident highlights the ongoing efforts to enforce traffic regulations and prevent underage driving in the region.
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