Mastering the art of driving requires utmost diligence, as it enables safe and cautious driving. Regrettably, we often encounter individuals on the road who consistently engage in rash driving, jeopardizing not only their lives but also posing a threat to others. How you operate a vehicle affects not just your safety but that of others as well.
As a result, authorities impose stringent fines and penalties on reckless drivers. Furthermore, the fines may escalate if repeated offences occur.
Fine for Rash Driving
Engaging in rash driving poses a severe threat to the lives of drivers and fellow road users. Authorities enforce a rash driving fine to deter this hazardous behaviour and enhance road safety. In this blog, we will delve into rash driving fines, elucidating the penalties for reckless conduct and underscoring the significance of adhering to safe driving practices.
Here is a compilation of traffic fines in Maharashtra:
Offence
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Penalty
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Dangerous/Rash Driving
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For first-time offence: ₹5000 For repeat offence: ₹10000.
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Disobey of Traffic Signals
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For first-time offence: ₹5000
For repeat offence: ₹10000.
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Using a Mobile Phone While Driving
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For the first-time offence: ₹5000 For repeat offence: ₹10000₹5000.
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Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Intoxicating Substances.
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A fine of ₹10,000 and/or 6 months in prison.
In the event of a repeated violation, there is the potential for a ₹15,000 fine and/or 2 years in prison.
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Overloading Pillion Riders
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₹2,000 plus disqualification of licence and/or community service for three months.
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Riding Without Permit
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Up to ₹10,000 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment.
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Conclusion
Numerous traffic laws exist, and violations of these regulations can result in penalties and dangerous driving fines. In India, even lacking car insurance constitutes a violation. The key to avoiding incurring these fines is to abstain from committing any offences or violations in the first place. The provided table above offers a clearer insight into the various penalties associated with such violations.
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