Traffic Rules & Penalties in India
The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 sharply increased fines for most traffic offences. Here are the penalties every driver should know.
| Offence | Penalty | Section |
|---|---|---|
| Driving without a valid driving licence | ₹5,000 | Sec 181 |
| Driving without insurance | ₹2,000 (first), ₹4,000 (repeat) | Sec 196 |
| Driving without registration | ₹5,000 (first), ₹10,000 (repeat) | Sec 192 |
| Over-speeding (LMV) | ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 | Sec 183 |
| Dangerous / rash driving | Up to ₹5,000 and/or imprisonment | Sec 184 |
| Drunken driving | ₹10,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment (first) | Sec 185 |
| Riding without helmet | ₹1,000 + licence disqualification up to 3 months | Sec 194D |
| Driving without seat belt | ₹1,000 | Sec 194B |
| Using mobile phone while driving | ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 | Sec 184(c) |
| Jumping a red light | ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 | Sec 184 |
| Not giving way to emergency vehicles | ₹10,000 | Sec 194E |
| Driving without PUC certificate | ₹10,000 under Sec 190(2) | Sec 190(2) |
| Overloading a two-wheeler (triple riding) | ₹1,000 + licence disqualification | Sec 194C |
| Driving by a minor (juvenile) | ₹25,000 to guardian/owner + registration cancelled | Sec 199A |
| Racing on public roads | ₹5,000 (first), ₹10,000 (repeat) | Sec 189 |
Note: fines can vary by state and are revised from time to time. This table is for general awareness — the amount on an actual challan is authoritative. Check your vehicle's pending challans in the VahanInfo app.
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