Ambulances on national highways now face a ten thousand rupee penalty for slow response. The National Highways Authority of India has tightened service agreements for emergency vehicles. These revised norms aim to improve response times and provide timely assistance. Penalties also apply for technology lapses and delayed ticket responses. Quick medical care is stressed as crucial for saving accident victims' lives.

The authority has also set a one-hour limit for accident victims to reach the nearest hospital after an emergency ticket is accepted, with a ₹10,000 penalty for every delay. |…

Ambulances on national highways now face a ten thousand rupee penalty for slow response. The National Highways Authority of India has tightened service agreements for emergency…