New Delhi, Sep 4: After the new Motor Vehicles Act came into force from September 1, social media platforms such as Twitter are flooded with hilarious memes, jokes and reactions on the new traffic rules.

#NewTrafficRules is now trending on Twitter.

The netizens have been coming up with reactions after the amended MV Act that imposes heavy penalties for traffic violations across India.

A person on Twitter with the username@imsandysinha, "People are enjoying the #NewTrafficRules, Salary 8k ki or #traffic chalan 15k ka."

"Four wheelers : seatbelt compulsory, two wheelers : helmet compulsory, Auto-rickshaw : three wheeler : so no seatbelt and no helmet. At least make them use the indicator #NewTrafficRules," another tweet read.

Another person with a username @imComputerGeek, uploaded a photo of a man driving a van wearing a helmet with the caption,"When you can't afford breaking #NewTrafficRules because of #TrafficFine."

"Based on new traffic rules, here comes a new threat from wives: saree dila rahe ho ya seat belt hata dun??," another user tweeted.

An auto-rickshaw driver in Bhubaneswar was, on Wednesday, fined a whopping Rs 47,500 for violating a slew of traffic rules under the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act 2019.

In a similar case, a Delhi man was fined Rs 23,000 on Tuesday for riding a motorcycle without wearing a helmet and also for not carrying the relevant documents.

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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.

He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.

The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.

"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.

The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.

He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.