Modi Government decides to do away with Red Beacons for all categories of vehicles

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With a view to strengthening healthy democratic values in the country, the Central Government took another historic step on April 19. The Union Cabinet, in its meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi decided to do away with beacons of all kinds atop all categories of vehicles in the country.

The government is of the considered opinion that beacons on vehicles are perceived symbols of VIP Culture, and have no place in a democratic country. They have no relevance whatsoever.

Beacons, however, will be allowed on vehicles concerned with emergency and relief services, ambulance, fire service etc. In the light of this decision the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways will make necessary provisions in the law.