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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.

  • Pune Traffic Police Records Surge In Driving Licence Suspension Due To Traffic Violations | Auto News


    The Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Pune has reported a significant surge in the suspension of driving licences for traffic offences in the current financial year. Figures reveal that between April of the previous year and January of the current year, a total of 750 driving licences were suspended, marking a noticeable rise from the 564 licences suspended in the fiscal year 2022-23.

    Increase in Licence Suspensions

    The uptick in driving licence suspensions underscores a proactive approach by authorities to address the growing concerns related to road safety and adherence to traffic regulations. This escalation reflects the stringent measures being implemented to deter reckless driving behaviors and ensure compliance with traffic laws.

    Despite the notable increase in driving licence suspensions, the numbers remain considerably lower than the overall volume of traffic violations recorded by the traffic police. In 2023 (January to December), a staggering 10.33 lakh cases of traffic violations were registered, indicating a substantial gap between the number of violations and the resultant licence suspensions.

    In 2023, the traffic police in Pune recorded a substantial number of violations across various categories, including 66,733 cases of signal jumping, 14,433 cases of wrong-side driving, and 11,739 cases of talking on phones while driving. These figures highlight key focus areas for enforcement and underscore the need for heightened vigilance to curb such violations effectively.

    Stringent Penalties

    According to the directives from the state transport department, a driving licence is suspended for three to six months. The drunk driving case can lead to a six-month suspension. On the other hand, speeding, using phones while driving, breaking signals, and talking on the phone while driving can lead to a three-month suspension.