Maharashtra Transport Minister Diwakar Raote has requested Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to reconsider and reduce the "exorbitantly increased" fines under the Motor Vehicles Act.

In a letter to Nitin Gadkari, dated September 11, Raote said, "It is seen that the fines prescribed in the new Act have been increased exorbitantly and have raised a public outcry. The Central Government is requested to reconsider and reduce the same by making suitable amendments in the Central Motor Vehicle Act."