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  • Letting A Minor Drive Could Land You 3 Years In Jail – Check 10 Traffic Rules & Fines | Auto News

    Traffic Rules & Penalties: To ensure smooth traffic management, traffic rules have been established, and legal action is taken in case of violations. Penalties, including fines and imprisonment, are imposed for breaking these rules. Here are 10 traffic rules and the corresponding fines for violations.

    1. Driving/Riding Without A Licence: A fine of Rs 5,000 will be imposed on anyone caught driving/riding a motor vehicle without a valid licence.

    2. Drink & Drive: For the first offense, the fine is Rs 10,000, and for the second offense, the fine increases to Rs 15,000.

    3. Overspeeding: Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) incur a fine ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000, with the possibility of a licence seizure.

    4. Driving/Riding Without Insurance: The first offense of driving or riding without insurance results in a Rs 2,000 fine and the second offense increases the fine to Rs 4,000.

    5. Driving Without A Seat Belt: Drivers of four-wheelers who fail to wear a seat belt are subject to a Rs 1,000 fine.

    6. Driving/Riding Despite Disqualification: A fine of Rs 10,000 is imposed on individuals who drive or ride despite being disqualified.

    7. Not Giving Way To Emergency Vehicles: Failure to give way to emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire engines results in a Rs 10,000 fine.

    8. Riding Without A Helmet (Rider & Pillion Rider): Riding without a helmet, whether as a rider or pillion rider, incurs a fine of Rs 1,000.

    9. Juvenile Offenses: Juvenile offenses involving vehicles result in a Rs 25,000 fine and 3 years in prison (vehicle owner/parents/guardians of the minor).

    10. Vehicles Without A Permit: Operating a vehicle without a permit results in a fine of Rs 10,000, along with community service.

  • Traffic Police Pull You Over? Don’t Be A Sitting Duck! Know Your Rights | Auto News

    Common Man’s Rights When Traffic Police Pull You Over: Have you ever been stopped by traffic police? You probably have. The traffic police ensure smooth traffic flow and make sure that traffic rules are followed on the road. Traffic police often conduct checks at various locations and issue challans to vehicles that violate traffic rules. Here are the rights you have if you are stopped by traffic police.

    Identity Card: If the traffic police stop your vehicle, you can ask to see their identification if they are not wearing it. If they refuse to show their IDs, you can decline to show your car documents.

    Driving License: You need to show your driving license if asked, as per section 130 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. However, you can refuse to hand it over to the officer if you do not want to.

    Receipt For Document Confiscation: If the traffic police take your driving license, car insurance, or other documents, ask for a receipt. The police must issue a receipt for any confiscated documents.

    Objection To Towing: If someone is in the car, you can object to it being towed. The police cannot tow a car with someone inside.

    Case Of Harassment: If you feel harassed unnecessarily by the traffic police, you can file a complaint to the authorities. You have the right to do so.

    Challan: You can refuse a challan if the traffic officer does not have an e-challan generator or a valid government-issued challan book.

    Use Of Force: You have the right to stay in your vehicle. The traffic police cannot force you out of your car or take your keys from the ignition.