Chennai police crackdown on underage driving
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 13:59 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The Chennai police have launched a crackdown on underage driving during the summer months. Under Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act, guardians or vehicle owners are held responsible if a juvenile commits an offence, unless they can prove lack of knowledge.
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