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Traffic Offences and Penalties in India:-

The Indian Road rules, titled "Rules of the Road Regulation", were brought into effect since July, 1989. These rules are germane to the Indian drivers (all inclusive of two, three and four wheelers), while on the road to ensure an orderly traffic and a safer journey. Violation of these "Rules of Road Regulation" is a punishable transgression as per the city specific traffic police rules and the "Motor Vehicle Act".

Enforcement of these traffic laws - rules, regulations and acts can bear out the road accidents. These laws are enforced by issuing challans in the name of the offenders and teaching them a lesson by making them pay penalties. An indicative list of the possible offences and their respective penalties is formulated below:

S.NO               OFFENCES                                                               MAXIMUM PENALTY

1          Driving without a Valid License                           Rs. 500/- and /or imprisonment ( 3 months)
2          Not carrying documents as required.                Rs. 100/-
3          Driving without Valid Permit.                               Rs. 5000/- ( not less than Rs. 2000/-)
4          Driving by Minor .                                                   Rs. 500/-
5          Driving without Helmet.                                        Rs. 100/-
6          Driving against Police Signal.                                Rs. 100/-
7          Disobeying Traffic signal                                       Rs. 100/-
8         Jumping Signal.                                                        Rs. 100/-
9         Driving taking Alcohol / Drugs.                              Rs.2000/-and/or imprisonment( 6 months)
10       Smoking in Public Transport.                                Rs. 100/-

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