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2024-01-07 Bills and Acts

90.

Under the new traffic law for hit-and-run cases, what is the increased maximum jail term for drivers who flee and fail to report a fatal accident?

10 years

5 years

7 years

3 years

Answer: Option

Explanation:

The recent amendment in traffic laws has increased the jail term for drivers involved in hit-and-run cases to a maximum of 10 years, compared to the previous provision allowing up to two years under Section 304A of the IPC for causing death by negligence.