Revised Traffic Violation Fines - effective 1st Sept-2019

Traffic penalties and fines makes everyone wary and that’s probably why they’re even introduced in the first place. Effective since the 1^st of September-2019 and with the aim of enhancing road safety, the Motor Vehicles Amendment comes with new fines and traffic violation penalties you should be cautious of, as most of these fines have been increased by a large margin! Especially for violations such as drunk driving, not giving way to emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire engines, driving without licence, driving while speaking on the phone, and driving without a valid insurance amongst other traffic violations. Let’s take a look at all the violations and the revised fines for the same: 

Since these fines have just been introduced, currently you do have to visit the court to pay for your challan.  However, once all states are notified of all norms. With due time, some violations would need a court visit while some of them would be required to be paid on-spot. Following is a quick table to help you figure it out.

For Car Owners & Drivers

• Ensure you and the person on your front passenger seat are always wearing your seatbelt. 
  
• Ensure you’re always carrying your driver’s license with you. If you only have a learner’s license, ensure someone with a valid license is seated with you in the passenger seat. 
  
• Always stay within your speed limit and don’t get too filmy, racing around in town. Leave that for the stuntmen and movies. 
  
• Always make way for emergency vehicles such as ambulances, fire engines and police cars. 
  
• Even though a soft copy can suffice, it’s always better to carry a physical copy of your car insurance in your dashboard. Additionally, always check your car policy expiry date and make sure you renew it maximum, one to two days before its expiry. You don’t want to be stuck in any tricky situations! 
  
• If you haven’t yet brought your car insurance or are yet to renew your existing car insurance policy. renew it before it expires.
  
• Never try to bribe police officers. That’s a crime in itself as per the new amendment, you can’t get away with it as there’s now a hefty fine to pay for the same! 
  
• Never drive drunk, even if you’ve consumed only a bit of alcohol. It’s better to get dropped by a friend or cab instead. 

For Two-Wheeler Owners & Riders

• Always ensure you and your pillion rider always have a helmet on.  
  
• If you only have a learner’s licence. At least make sure someone with a valid two-wheeler licence is seated behind you. 
  
• Avoid riding in the wrong lane and follow road regulations such as never go over your speed limit. Leave that for the stuntmen in the action movies. 
  
• Always make way for emergency vehicles such as ambulances, fire engines and police cars. 
  
• Even though a soft copy can suffice, it’s always better to carry a physical copy of your two-wheeler insurance. Additionally, always check your two-wheeler policy expiry date and make sure you renew it maximum, one to two days before its expiry. You don’t want to be stuck in any tricky situations! 
  
• If you haven’t bought two-wheeler insurance yet or you haven’t renewed your existing two-wheeler insurance policy, renew it before it expires.
  
• Never try to bribe police officers. That’s a crime in itself as per the new amendment, you can’t get away with it as there’s now a hefty fine to pay for the same! 
  
• Never ride drunk, even if you’ve consumed only a bit of alcohol. It’s better to get dropped by a friend or cab instead.