Vehicles without insurance could be denied fuel at Madhya Pradesh petrol pumps
Madhya Pradesh is set to launch a pilot project that could deny fuel to vehicles lacking valid insurance at petrol pumps. The government aims to enhance road safety through technology by integrating automatic number-plate recognition cameras with VAHAN and insurance databases. The Zero-Fatality District programme will expand to nine districts, including Indore, Bhopal, and Ujjain.
The district with the highest number of uninsured vehicles will be selected for the uninsured-vehicle pilot, which will be tested before potential nationwide expansion. Community involvement and participation are crucial in preventing road accidents, particularly those caused by stray animals. The state government will allocate financial provisions for implementing the Zero-Fatality District programme and improve emergency response times.
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