Offence |
Old Penalty |
New Penalty(From September 2019) |
| General | First-Time Offence: Rs.100
Second-Time Offence: Rs.300 |
First-Time Offence: Rs.500
Second-Time Offence: Rs.1,500 |
| Violation of Road Rules | Nil | Rs.500 to Rs.1,000 |
| Ticket less Travel | Rs.200 | Rs.500 |
| Disobeying orders from the Authorities and Refusing to Share Information | Rs.500 | Rs.2,000 |
| Driving an Unauthorized Vehicle without License | Rs.1,000 | Rs.5,000 |
| Driving Without License | Rs.500 | Rs.5,000 |
| Driving Regardless of Disqualification | Rs.500 | Rs.10,000 |
| Over-Speeding | Rs.400 | Light Motor Vehicle: Rs.1,000 to Rs.2,000Medium Passenger or Goods Vehicle: Rs.2,000 to Rs.4,000 and impounding of DL for the Subsequent or Second-Time Offence. |
| Dangerous / Rash Driving | Nil | First-Time Offence: Imprisonment of 6 Months to 1 Year and/or Fine of Rs.1,000 to Rs.5,000Second-Time Offence: Imprisonment of up to 2 years and/or Fine up to Rs.10,000. |
| Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Intoxicating Substance | Rs.2,000 | First-Time Offence: Rs.10,000 and/or Imprisonment of up to 6 months.Second-Time Offence: Rs.15,000 and/or Imprisonment of up to 2 years. |
| Oversized Vehicles | Nil | Rs.5,000 |
| Driving When Mentally/Physically Unfit | First-Time Offence:Rs.200
Second-Time Offence:Rs.500 |
First-Time Offence: Rs.1,000
Second-Time Offence: Rs.2,000 |
| Accident Related Offences | Nil | First-Time Offence: Rs.5,000 and/or Imprisonment of up to 6 months.Second-Time Offence: Rs,10,000 and/or Imprisonment of up to 1 Year. |
| Driving Uninsured Vehicle (without Insurance) | Rs.1,000 and/or Imprisonment of up to 3 months. | First-Time Offence: Rs.2,000 and/or Imprisonment of up to 3 months.Second-Time Offence: Rs.4,000 and/or Imprisonment of up to 3 months. |
| Racing and Speeding | Rs.500 | First-Time Offence: Rs.5,000 and/or Imprisonment of up to 3 months.Second-Time Offence: Rs.10,000 and/or Imprisonment of up to 1 year. |
| Vehicle Without Permit | Up to Rs.5,000 | Rs.10,000 and/or Imprisonment of up to 6 months. |
| Aggregators (Violations of Licensing Conditions) | Nil | Rs.25,000 to Rs.1 lakh |
| Overloading | Rs.2,000 and Rs.1,000 per extra tonne | Rs.20,000 and Rs.2,000 per extra tonne |
| Overloading of Passengers | Nil | Rs.1,000 per extra passenger |
| Not Wearing Seatbelt | Rs.100 | Rs.1,000 |
| Overloading of Two-Wheelers | Rs.100 | Rs.2,000 and Disqualification of License for 3 months |
| Not Wearing Helmet | Rs.100 | Rs.1,000 and Disqualification of License for 3 months |
| Not Providing Way for Emergency Vehicles | Nil | Rs.10,000 and/or Imprisonment of 6 months |
| Offences by Juveniles | Nil | Rs.25,000 with Imprisonment of 3 years for which the Guardian / Owner shall be deemed to be guilty. |
| Power of Officers to Impound Documents | Nil | Suspension of DL under Section 183, 184, 185, 189, 190, 194C, 194D, 194E |
| Offences Committed by Enforcing Officers | Nil | Double the Penalty under Relevant Section |
Driving under the influence of an intoxicating substance is a serious crime. Chances of damage and injuries increase exponentially when a driver is not alert of his/her surroundings while driving. It is dangerous not only for the driver but also to co-passengers and others present on the road. Thus, the fine amount depends on the level of intoxicating substance present in the blood. Drinking alcohol and driving a vehicle are common occurrences, here is the list of traffic police fines for the same:
Alcohol Levels |
Old Penalty |
New Penalty |
| Exceeding 30 mg per 100 ml of Blood | Rs.2,000 | First-Time Offence: Rs.10,000 and/or Imprisonment of up to 6 months.Second-Time Offence: Rs.15,000 and/or Imprisonment of up to 2 years |
1. Who is authorized to collect traffic violation penalties on the spot?
A traffic police branch officer of and above the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police is authorized to collect traffic violation penalties on the spot.
2. What is the rule for the use of a mobile phone?
No driver while driving a four-wheeler or two-wheeler shall use a mobile phone.
3. Can passengers of the vehicle use a mobile phone?
Yes. Occupants other than the driver can use a mobile phone.
4. Can I use a mobile phone if I’m a doctor?
No. Exemption is not provided to anyone. You can stop the vehicle and then use your mobile phone.
5. What is the rule for wearing seat belts in a car?
Both the driver and the person seated in front of the vehicle must wear seat belts while the car is in motion.
6. What documents of a vehicle should a driver carry when driving?
The Driving License, Registration Certificate, Tax Paid Receipt, Emission Test Certificate and Insurance Certificate should be carried by the driver, And, in the case of transport vehicles, you need to carry Fitness Certificate and Permit.
7. When is a vehicle towed away?
If the vehicle is left unattended or abandoned or parked in a way which causes inconvenience to other road users or parked in an unauthorized parking zone can be towed away.
8. What is the fine for drink and drive?
If you’re found drinking and driving a vehicle, the penalty for such violations is Rs.10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 6 months for a first-time offence and Rs.15,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 2 years for second-time offence. You’ll have to pay the fine in the court as they empowered to impose the fine.
9. What if I don’t appear before the court?
A warrant will be issued if you do not appear in the court and may lead to arrest and stricter penalties.
10. What is the fine for a vehicle which is not insured?
Insurance is mandatory in India. If you’re found driving or riding a vehicle without insurance, you’ll be fined Rs.2,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 3 months in the first instance and it’s Rs.4,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 3 months in the second instance.