Kerala to put new drivers under 2-year probation to cut road accidents
The Morning Standard|December 23, 2024
Starting next year, it won't be all smooth sailing for those receiving their driver's licence in Kerala.
Krishna Kumar K E & Anisha V C S

The state's Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) is set to introduce—maybe as early as April—a 'two-year' probation period for fresh licence holders as it looks to cut down on road accidents. During the period, the riders/drivers will get negative points if they get caught for driving-related offences. Get caught multiple times, and they will have to start the entire process all over again.

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