India, March 26 -- The state transport department with the help of experts will now develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to implement specific regulations for government, semi-government and private passenger vehicles. The move comes after transport minister Pratap Sarnaik ordered action against the misconduct of government, semi-government and private passenger vehicle drivers wherein drivers are set to face strict consequences for using mobile phones/electronic devices such as headphones/earbuds while driving. Sarnaik has also directed the establishment of a committee of experts to prepare a legal framework.

Under the chairmanship of state transport commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar, a new set of rules will be formulated in accordan...