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Dr.Binoy Thomas MD's
query :Why is the rear indicator lights of American cars red?
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Dr. Pasricha
Answers : I have not come across anywhere in the world the use of red indicator lights. Perhaps you might have mixed up with the red taillights or possible a particular driver might have wrongly used the red indicator lights.
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Jeetendra Gupte's
query :Sir,
We often find motorists not
respecting signals & pedestrian
crossings.
One classic example is the signal
outside Chembur Police Station. You
will find around 70-80% people jumping
signals.
Why isn't the Police doing anything for
this menace.
I can give you numberous instances like this.
Will the Traffic Police take any action???
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Dr. Pasricha
Answers : We have yet to imbibe traffic culture, which gives constant education and mass campaigns. Of course, enforcement authorities have to be rigid. Unfortunately the maximum fine for jumping signal is Rs.100/- only.
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Abhijit Dixit's
query :Hi,
We recently bought a new
Maruthi Wagon-R. When I
asked the dealer about
getting a PUC certificate,
he said that since it has a
MPFI engine, it does not
require a PUC certificate.
I searched on the web
regarding any government
document in this matter but
could not find one. Could you
elaborate on this matter ?
Regards,
Abhijit
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Dr. Pasricha
Answers : Every vehicle, whether Euro-1, Euro-2 or Euro-3 compliant has to be subjected to PUC test after one year of its first registration. For the first one year it does not require a PUC certificate. Thereafter, it is to be obtained every six months with out fail. You must keep the PUC certificate in original while driving. The penalty for violation of this is Rs.1,000 for the first time and Rs.2000 for the subsequent offence.
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Suresh Cordo's
query :We are being harrased
by an RTO PUC control check point
at Mahalaxmi Race
Course.
We had our Mahindra
Armada checked at
Standard Auto
Service (Colaba)
where it passed the test.Later we rechecked it at Mahalxmi (opp. Famous Studio) and the PUC was again found to within the stipulated limits. Not satisfied we then also had it checked at
the Worli petrol
pump and again the
emmision levels
were found to be
normal.
We found that all
the readings were
different at the
various petrol pumps
even though they were
all taken on the
same day within a
a couple of hours
of each other.
Much to our surprised
we were stopped once
again by the PUC van
at Mahalaxmi and
their reading showed
us at above the limit.
We lodged a complaint
with the RTO office
at Tardeo protesting
against the fine of
Rs. 1000/=.
Please advice as to
which Petrol Pump
has the right
equipment that matches
the calibration used
by the RTO.
Please help!!
Warm regards,
Suresh.
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Dr. Pasricha
Answers : You should bring this complaint to the personal notice of Mr. V. M. Lal, Transport Commissioner, Bandra, Mumbai (Phone: 6516336). I am sure that he will take necessary enquiry and action on this.
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RAHUL KAPUR's
query :why dont traffic police get tough with rickshaws and taxis the always double park blocking traffic park at corners stop immediately never give indicators etc drive like maniacs and when cars owners double park or park a no parking zones they are immediately towed where as these rickshaws and taxis park there happily .the cops dont even tell them anything why such double standards
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Dr. Pasricha
Answers : The common perspective is not factual. The police cops take stern action against the Cabbies. However, as they are moving on the road or park on the road, they give the wrong impression.
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AMIT's
query :Dear sir,
my matiz car was recently towed by the traffic department. when i went to take my car back i found the front bumper damaged at almost 6 places. the officials there claimed that it was the chain used to tow the vehicles that causes the damage and since fibre glass bumpers are prone to damage it is'nt their fault. in fact they flatly refused to take responsiblity.
please tell me what action can i take against the traffic department
Thanks
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Dr. Pasricha
Answers : It is sad that your car was damaged by towing. The traffic police should have taken utmost precaution. You should write to the Joint C.P. Traffic, Traffic H. Quarters, Worli, Mumbai 400 025 with a specific complaint giving all the details.
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AMOGH KALE's
query :As per your reply,LPG is legal to be used in vehicles hence do clear my
following doubts also.
1.Has Maharastra Govt.legalised it?
2.Does the usage of LPG damage the engine?
3.Which kind of cylinder is to be used?(Domestic or Commercial or of a
Private Company)
4.Which kit will u reccomend to be installed?
5.What will be the approximate cost incurred?
Please reply at the earliest.Thanks.
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Dr. Pasricha
Answers : I have never said anywhere that the LPG is legal to use in vehicles. The use of LPG as an automobile gas still is under active consideration of the Government of India.
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VINAY PANDYA's
query :Dear sir ,
Recently I was fined by the Traffic police for waitng in the No Parking Zone on Pickett Road. There were 2 more drivers sitting in thier vehicle waiting for their owners to come. The traffic police Mr.Shaikh warned the other drivers and asked them to leave. When he approached me he demand my license & fined me Rs.100. Is the law not same for all ? It is often noticed that policemen harass only private vehicle owners who can pay the fine.
Please explain.
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Dr. Pasricha
Answers : I agree that the law is the same for every citizen. I do not know the circumstances under which this incident took place. I hope, You did not argue with the traffic Corp and were cooperative. If you have any grievance, you can approach Joint C.P., Traffic, Traffic H.Q., Worli, Mumbai 400 025.
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RAHUL GUPTA's
query :Sir, I wish to start a mobile workshop on wheels in the city of Mumbai using a Tata 407 vehicle, what all permissions will I need from the perspective of RTO, Traffic Police and any other regulatory authorities?
Request your guidance.
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Dr. Pasricha
Answers : You are not likely to get permission for running a mobile workshop. There is no harm in approaching your RTO. You may like to get in touch with WIAA and they would like to utilize your services. If all private persons are permitted to run mobile workshops the repair garages will pollute our roads.
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ARUP SHYAM CHOWDHURY's
query :Does the Euro II cars needs a PUC certificate ?
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Dr. Pasricha
Answers : Every vehicle of every category needs a PUC certificate after one year of first registration. This certificate has to be obtained every six month. Euro-2 cars are not exempted.
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