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How To Pay Punjab Traffic Challan

Punjab traffic challans target violations like rash driving, wrong parking, and driving without a Pollution Under Control certificate. Drive responsibly to avoid fines and keep car insurance costs in check.

  • 16 Jan 2025
  • 3 min read
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The state of Punjab, known for its rich culture and history, has modernised to accommodate bustling roadways, prompting the introduction of traffic regulations that every driver must adhere to. Being aware of the punjab traffic challan is not just a legal necessity but also a key aspect of responsible driving. Traffic fines serve to maintain road safety and accountability. Here, we will explore a comprehensive list of traffic fines in Punjab, ensuring that you are well informed about the penalties for various violations. Besides immediate financial consequences, traffic violations can lead to increased car insurance premiums.

List of Traffic fines in Punjab

As per the latest amendment to the Motor Vehicles Act, traffic fines in Punjab are as follows:

Violations Vehicle type Penalty
Driving or riding without a valid driving licence (DL) All vehicles 5,000
Failure to produce the DL on demand by authorities All vehicles First-time offence: 500 Repeated offence:1,000
Riding without a valid registration certificate (RC) ₹1,000 -₹2,000 First-time offence: 3,000 Repeated offence: 5,000
Driving without a valid RC Four-wheeler/other vehicles First-time offence: 5,000 Repeated offence:10,000
Driving or riding without a valid third-party insurance All vehicles First-time offence: 2,000 Repeated offence: 4,000
Driving or riding under the influence of an intoxicating substance All vehicles 10,000 and/or imprisonment of 6 months
Riding at excessive speed Two-wheeler First-time offence: 1,000 Repeated offence:1,500
Driving at excessive speed Four-wheeler/other vehicles First-time offence: 2,000 Repeated offence: 4,000
Driving or riding in a physically/mentally unfit state All vehicles First-time offence: 500 Repeated offence: 1,000
Driver/passenger not wearing the seatbelt Four-wheeler 1,000
Not wearing a helmet Two-wheeler 1,000
Triple riding Two-wheeler 1,000
Allowing an unauthorised person to drive/ride All vehicles 5,000
Air pollution violations All vehicles First-time offence: 2,000 Repeated offence: 5,000
Not giving way to emergency vehicles (fire-fighting vehicles, ambulances, etc.) All vehicles 10,000
Overloading two-wheelers All vehicles 10,000
Using a mobile phone while riding or driving All vehicles 2,000 (10,000 for repeat offence within 3 years of previous offence)
Not obeying the signal of the police officer controlling the traffic All vehicles First-time offence: 500 Repeated offence: 1,000
Violations related to road signs All vehicles First-time offence: 500 Repeated offence: 1,000
Violations related to road markings All vehicles First-time offence: 500 Repeated offence: 1,000
Not obeying the instructions of the authority All vehicles First-time offence: 1,000 Repeated offence: 1,500
Racing and trials of speed All vehicles First-time offence: 5,000 Repeated offence: 10,000
Driving or riding during the disqualification period All vehicles 10,000
Violations related to lane driving/riding All vehicles First-time offence: 500 Repeated offence: 1,000
Parking-related violations All vehicles First-time offence: 500 Repeated offence: 1,000
Usage of pressure/multi-tone horn All vehicles First-time offence: 2,000 Repeated offence: 5,000
Honking in silence zone All vehicles First-time offence: 1,000 Repeated offence: 2,000
Riding without number plate Two-wheeler First-time offence: 3,000 Repeated offence: 5,000
Driving without number plate Four-wheeler/other vehicles First-time offence: 5,000 Repeated offence: 10,000
U-turn-related violations All vehicles First-time offence: 500 Repeated offence: 1,000
Smoking while driving or riding All vehicles First-time offence: 500 Repeated offence: 1,000
Modified silencer Two-wheeler (motorcycle) First-time offence: 1,000 Repeated offence: 2,000

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Conclusion

Understanding and adhering to the Punjab Traffic Challan is vital for responsible and safe driving. These fines not only carry immediate financial consequences but also have an indirect impact on your car insurance. Accumulating fines and violations can increase insurance premiums and affect your eligibility for coverage. Therefore, responsible and safe driving are essential not only for your well-being but also for keeping your car insurance cost in check while exploring the beautiful state of Punjab.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. It may contain outdated data and information regarding the relevant industry. It is advised to verify the relevance of the data and information before taking any major steps. ICICI Lombard is not liable for any inaccuracies or consequences resulting from the use of this outdated information

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Understand your vehicle registration number

Your vehicle registration number is the unique vehicle identification number issued by Regional Transport Office (RTO) and mentioned in your vehicle RC book. The vehicle registration number is printed on license plate and affixed to your vehicle.

Kindly note: While entering your vehicle registration number, please be careful about similar looking characters and number, like alphabet ‘O’ being used in place of number 0 or vice-versa.

  • 1 The first two letters together indicates the state in India where the vehicle is registered.
  • 2 The second group comprises two numbers, which represents RTO district code.
  • 3 The last group is usually a unique combination of a character(s) and four digits. If it’s 0001, please enter all the four digits and not just 1.

Understand your vehicle registration number

Your vehicle registration number is the unique vehicle identification number issued by Regional Transport Office (RTO) and mentioned in your vehicle RC book. The vehicle registration number is printed on license plate and affixed to your vehicle.

Kindly note: While entering your vehicle registration number, please be careful about similar looking characters and number, like alphabet ‘O’ being used in place of number 0 or vice-versa.

  • 1 The first two letters together indicates the state in India where the vehicle is registered.
  • 2 The second group comprises two numbers, which represents RTO district code.
  • 3 The last group is usually a unique combination of a character(s) and four digits. If it’s 0001, please enter all the four digits and not just 1.

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