Karnataka plans tenfold hike in fine for riding on footpaths

Karnataka plans to raise the fine for riding motorcycles on footpaths from Rs 500 to Rs 5,000. Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh repeated the plan on October 29, but the new penalty still needs a formal notification. The move targets Bengaluru riders who use pavements to dodge traffic. Officials are also weighing higher fines for wrong-way driving and jumping signals.