What Drivers Need to Know About the 2026 CG Motor Vehicle Amendments

Chhattisgarh’s motor‑vehicle landscape will shift on 15 August 2026 after the Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Act, 2026 comes into force. A 30‑day grace window follows licence expiration, preventing immediate punitive action. Motorists may apply for renewal up to a year in advance. If a violation has no specific fine, the law mandates a warning for the first occurrence, with subsequent offences attracting fines of ₹500‑₹1,500. Repeated misuse of horns draws a warning first and fines of ₹1,000‑₹2,000 thereafter. Uninsured driving carries a steep penalty of three times the vehicle’s original insurance premium or ₹5,000 for the first breach, rising to five times or ₹10,000 for repeated offences.