A hilly region in the lap of the mighty Himalaya range, the state of Himachal Pradesh is full of picturesque landscapes and winding roads that visitors love to see. Hence, this traveller's paradise witnesses a growing number of vehicles on its roads each year. With traffic comes the need for safety, and the Himachal Pradesh government has laid down strict traffic fines and rules to ensure safer roads for residents and visitors. This blog will explore the updated list of Himachal Pradesh traffic challan, providing valuable insights into the penalties for various traffic violations.
List of traffic fines in Himachal Pradesh
In its effort to enforce traffic rules effectively, the Himachal Pradesh government has set minimum and maximum fines for various traffic rule violations. These fines aim to deter violations and promote road safety. Here is a comprehensive list of some common traffic violations and their respective penalties:
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Traffic violation |
Penalty (1st Offence/2nd Offence) (in INR) |
Penalty for subsequent offence |
Contravention of traffic provisions, rules, regulations, and notifications |
Rs. 500-750 |
Rs. 1,500-2,250 |
Travelling without ticket |
Rs. 500-750 |
Rs. 500-750 |
Dereliction of duty by the conductor of a stage carriage |
Rs. 500-750 |
Rs. 500-750 |
Refusal of permit-holder or driver of contract carriage to ply or carry passengers in contravention of act and rules |
₹1,000 - ₹2,000 |
Two-wheeler rider and pillion not wearing helmets |
Rs. 50-75 |
Rs. 50-75 |
Disobedience of orders or refusal of information to the authorities |
Rs. 1,000-3,000 |
Rs. 1,000-3,000 |
Unauthorised person driving a motor vehicle |
Rs. 5,000-7,500 |
Rs. 5,000-7,500 |
Driving vehicles without a valid license |
Rs. 5,000-7,500 |
Rs. 5,000-7,500 |
Selling or offering to sell critical safety components |
Rs. 1,00,000-1,50,000 |
Rs. 1,00,000-1,50,000 |
Alteration of a motor vehicle by the owner | Rs. 5,000-7,500 |
Rs. 5,000-7,500 |
Prohibition of registration and fitness certificate for oversized vehicles |
Rs. 7,500-15,000 |
Rs. 7,500-15,000 |
Not adhering to speed limits |
Rs. 1,500-3,000 |
Rs. 1,500-3,000 |
Using a Mobile Phone While Driving: |
Rs. 1,500-7,500 |
Rs. 10,000-15,000 |
Driving while afflicted with any disease or disability |
Rs. 1,000-1,5000 |
Rs. 2,000-3,000 |
Racing/Dangerous driving |
Rs. 5,000-7,500 |
Rs. 10,000-15,000 |
Violating the standards of road safety and noise or air pollution |
Rs. 5,000-15,000 |
Rs. 5,000-15,000 |
Driving a vehicle without a registration certificate |
Rs. 3,000-7,500 |
Rs. 7,500-15,000 |
Driving a vehicle in contravention of permit conditions |
Rs. 10,000-15,000 |
Rs. 10,000-15,000 |
Driving an overloaded goods vehicle |
Rs. 30,000 (plus Rs. 3,000 per tonne for excess load) |
Rs. 30,000 (plus Rs. 3,000 per tonne for excess load) |
Refusing to get the vehicle weight checked |
Rs. 40,000-60,000 |
Rs. 40,000-60,000 |
Driving an overloaded passenger vehicle |
Rs. 200-300 per extra passenger |
Rs. 200-300 per extra passenger |
Drives without wearing a safety belt |
Rs. 1,000-1,500 |
Rs. 1,000-1,500 |
Driving a vehicle with children onboard without wearing safety belts |
Rs. 1,000-1,500 |
Rs. 1,000-1,500 |
Triple-riding a two-wheeler |
Rs. 1,000-1,500 |
Rs. 1,000-1,500 |
Blocking the passage of emergency vehicles |
Rs. 10,000-15,000 |
Rs. 10,000-15,000 |
Unnecessary honking |
Rs. 1,000-1,500 |
Rs. 2,000-3,000 |
Driving a vehicle without insurance |
Rs. 2,000-3,000 |
Rs. 4,000-6,000 |