Protest by Lorry Drivers Against Amendments in Hit-and-Run Laws Causes Traffic Disruption on ORR.

The drivers blocked the highway with vehicles, resulting in hours-long traffic jams on the ORR.

Hyderabad: Lorry drivers in the state of Hyderabad have initiated a protest against the new hit-and-run law introduced by the central government on the Keesara highway.

The drivers blocked the highway with vehicles, resulting in hours-long traffic jams on the ORR.

Earlier, on January 1, drivers across the country launched a protest against a provision in the new penal law related to hit-and-run accidents.

The contested provision imposes severe penalties, including imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of Rs 7 lakh, on drivers involved in serious road accidents due to negligent driving, who then flee the scene without notifying authorities.-