In a bid to curb underage driving and ensure road safety, the Ahmedabad Traffic Police will launch a special enforcement drive across the city from April 1. The campaign will involve all 14 traffic police stations, with personnel deployed to identify and penalise minors found driving vehicles.

The Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) A N Chaudhary announced that legal action will be taken against parents or guardians who will allow their school-going children to drive a two-wheeler.

According to officials, the initiative aims to enforce provisions under Section 3 and Section 4 of the Motor Vehicles Act, which prohibit individuals from driving without a valid licence, operating a transport vehicle without authorisation, or violating conditions of a learner’s licence.

Under the new enforcement measures, penalties will be imposed on violators as follows:

• Two-wheeler riders: ₹2,000
• Other vehicle drivers: ₹3,000

Recently, a 15-year-old girl, learning to drive a four-wheeler, accidentally killed a man living in her housing society. 

In 2023, a total of 23 accidents were reported involving underage drivers. That number was 25 in 2024, and for the ongoing year, 5 such offences have been reported.