Traffic Offence
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Applicable Vehicle Types
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Penalty (in Rupees)
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Driving a Vehicle without a Legitimate Driver’s License (DL)
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All Vehicle Types
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5,000
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Operating a Vehicle without Proper Registration
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All Vehicle Types
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2,000 (For repeat violations: 5,000)
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Driving/Riding without Adequate Insurance Coverage
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All Vehicle Types
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2,000 and/or 3 months imprisonment, community service (For repeat violations: 4,000)
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Riding without a Helmet (for both rider and pillion rider)
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Two-Wheelers
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1,000 and/or DL disqualification, and a 3-month community service
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Driving without Wearing a Seat Belt
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Four-Wheelers
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1,000 and/or community service
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Exceeding the Speed Limit (Two-Wheelers/Three-Wheelers)
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Two-Wheelers/Three-Wheelers
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1,000
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Exceeding the Speed Limit (Light Motor Vehicles–LMV)
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Light Motor Vehicles (LMV)
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2,000
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Exceeding the Speed Limit (Other Vehicle Types)
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Other Vehicle Types
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4,000
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Speeding with a Tractor
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Tractors
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15,000
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Operating a Vehicle or Riding while Impaired by an Intoxicating Substance
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All Vehicle Types
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For first-time violations: A fine of 10,000 and/or imprisonment for 6 months. For repeat violations: A fine of 15,000 and/or imprisonment for 2 years.
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Engaging in Racing or Excessive Speeding
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All Vehicle Types
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5,000 and/or 3 months of imprisonment and community service (For repeat violations: 10,000 and/or up to 1 year in prison and community service)
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Failing to Give Way to Emergency Vehicles
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All Vehicle Types
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10,000
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Violations Committed by Juveniles
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All Vehicle Types
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25,000, along with 3 years of imprisonment, vehicle registration cancellation for 1 year and ineligibility for a driver’s licence until 25 years of age
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Overloading (Triple Riding)
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Two-Wheelers
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2,000, along with DL disqualification and/or a 3-month community service
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Overloading a Four-Wheeler
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Four-Wheelers
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200 per extra passenger
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Operating a Vehicle After Disqualification
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All Vehicle Types
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10,000 and/or community service
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Disobeying Instructions from Traffic Authorities
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All Vehicle Types
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2,000
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Unauthorised Use of Horn in Silent Zones
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All Vehicle Types
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2,000 (For repeat violations: 4,000)
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Driving/Riding While Using a Handheld Mobile Phone
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All Vehicle Types
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5,000
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Violating Traffic Signal Regulations
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All Vehicle Types
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500 (For repeat violations: 1,500)
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Driving/Riding on Footpaths or Cycle Tracks
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All Vehicle Types
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500
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Operating a Vehicle in a One-Way Street
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All Vehicle Types
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500 (For repeat violations: 1,500)
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Displaying an Illegal Number Plate
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All Vehicle Types
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1,000
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Operating a Vehicle Without Proper Headlights After Sunset
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All Vehicle Types
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500 (For repeat violations: 1,500)
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Driving/Riding While Physically/Mentally Unfit
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All Vehicle Types
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1,000 (For repeat violations: 2,000)
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Unsafe Towing by Another Vehicle
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Two-Wheelers
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500 (For repeat violations: 1,500)
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Violating Road Safety Regulations (Two-Wheelers)
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Two-Wheelers
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1,000 (For repeat violations: 3,000)
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Violating Road Safety Regulations (Four-Wheelers/Other Vehicle Types)
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Four-Wheelers/Other Vehicle Types
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2,000 (For repeat violations: 5,000)
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