CITIZEN'S GUIDE ON TRAFFIC RIGHTS, VIOLATIONS & PENALTIES

Dear Friends,

We all know  that Traffic Police are a great menace to unsuspecting citizens who in turn have little knowledge of their Rights with respect to Traffic Rules, its Violations and subsequent Penalty Rules. 

Almost daily hundreds of our fellow citizens are fleeced by not only these Traffic Police, but also by the regular Police who are out standing on the road to make quick bucks.

In pursuance of the above said objective, we at "It's My Right" Google Group present to you a brief Citizen's Guide regarding your Rights with respect to Traffic Rules, its Violations and subsequent Penalty under the Motor Vehicles Act, along with the some Frequently asked questions (FAQ's) on this subject.

A. OFFENCES RELATED TO DOCUMENTS
SR. No.			OFFENCES	MAXIMUM PENALTY	SECTION
A-1		1	Driving without a Valid License	Rs. 500/- and /or imprisonment ( 3 months)	3 r/w 181 MVA
A		2	Allowing vehicle to be driven by a person who does not possess a Valid License.	Rs. 1000/- and/or imprisonment ( 3 months)	5 r/w 180 MVA
A		3	Not carrying documents as required.	Rs. 100/-	130(3) r/w 177 MVA
A		4	Driving without Valid Insurance.	Rs. 1000/- and/or imprisonment ( 3 months)	130 r/w 177 MVA
A		5	Driving without Valid Permit.	Rs. 5000/- ( not less than Rs. 2000/-)	130 r/w 177 MVA
A		6	Driving without Valid Fitness.	Rs. 5000/- ( not less than Rs. 2000/-)	130 r/w 177 MVA
A		7	Vehicle without R.C.	Rs 2000/-	39 r/w192 MVA
2. OFFENCES RELATED TO DRIVING
SR. No.			OFFENCES	MAXIMUM PENALTY	SECTION
B-1	1		Driving by Minor .	Rs. 500/-	4 r/w 181 MVA
B-1	2		Allowing Unauthorized person to drive .	Rs. 1000/-	5 r/w 180 MVA
B-1	3		Driving without Helmet.	Rs. 100/-	129 r/w177 MVA
B-1	4		Seat Belts not fastened.	Rs. 100/-	138(3) CMVR, 177 MVA
B-1	5		Rough/Rash/Negligent Driving .	Rs. 1000/-	184 MVA
B-1	6		Dangerous or hasty Driving.	Rs.1000/- and/or imprisonment ( 6 months)	112-183 MVA
B-1	7		Not Driving in Proper Lane.	Court Challan	66 r/w 192 MVA
B-1	8		Driving in the center and not to left side.	Rs.100/-	2 RRR r/w 177 MVA
B-1	9		Driving against One Way.	Rs.100/-	17 (i) RRR 177 MVA
B-1	10		Reversing without due care and attention.	Rs. 100/-	MMVR 233, 177 MVA
B-1	11		Taking “U” turn during outlawed hours.	Rs.100/-	12 RRR, 177 MVA
B-1	12		Failing to take precaution while taking a “Turn”.	Rs.100/-	3 RRR, 177 MVA
B-1	13		Failing to decelerate at intersection.	Rs.100/-	8 RRR, 177 MVA
B-1	14		Failing to carry on left of traffic island.	Rs.100/-	2 RRR, 177 MVA
B-1	15		Carrying persons on Footboard.	Rs.100/-	123-177 MVA
B-1	16		Carrying persons causing hindrance to the driver.	Rs.100/-	125-177 MVA
B-1	17		Trippling.	Rs. 100/-	128/177 MVA
B-1	18		Driving on Footpath.	Rs.100/-	RRR 177 MVA
B-1	19		Stopping at pedestrian crossing or crossing a Stop Line.	Rs.100/-	RRR 177 MVA
Road Marking Related Offences
B-2	1		Violation of Yellow Line.	Rs. 100/-	119/177 MVA
B-2	2		Violation of Stop Line.	Rs. 100/-	113(1)/177 DMVR
B-2	3		Violation of Mandatory Signs .	Rs. 100/-	119/177 MVA
Number Plate Related Offences
B-3	1		Use of Offensive Number Plate for vehicle used in driving.	Rs.100/-	CMVR 105 (2) (ii), 177 MVA
B-3	2		Displaying 'Applied For'.	Rs. 4500/-	39/192 MVA
Vehicle Light Related Offences
B-4	1		Improper use of headlights/tail light for vehicle used in driving.	Rs.100/-	CMVR 105 (2) (ii), 177 MVA
B-4	2		Using High Beam where not required.	Rs. 100/-	112(G) A DMVR, 177 MVA
Horn Related Offences
B-5	1		Driving without Horn.	Rs. 100/-	119(1)/177 CMVR
B-5	2		Improper horn usage while driving.	Rs.100/-	CMVR 105 (2) (ii), 177 MVA
Traffic Police Related Offences
B-6	1		Disobeying Traffic Police Officer in uniform.	Rs. 100/-	119 MVA, 22(a) RRR, 177 MVA
B-6	2		Driving against Police Signal.	Rs. 100/-	119 r/w 177 MVA
B-6	3		Disobeying manual Traffic Signal.	Rs. 100/-	239 MMVR, 22(a) RRR, , 177 MVA
Traffic Signal Related Offences
B-7	1		Disobeying Traffic signal / Sign Board.	Rs. 100/-	22(b) RRR, 239 MMVR, 177 MVA
B-7	2		Failing to give Signal.	Rs. 100/-	121 RRR, 177 MVA
B-7	3		Jumping Signal.	Rs.100/-	119/177 MVA
Speed and Overtake Related Offences
B-8	1		Exceeding the prescribed Speed Limits.	Up to Rs.1000/-	112-183 MVA
	2		Abetment for Over Speeding .	Rs.300/-	112/183(2) MVA
	3		Overtaking perilously.	Rs.100/-	6 (a) RRR r/w 177 MVA
	4		Failing to confer way to sanction Overtaking.	Rs.100/-	7 RRR, 177 MVA
	5		Overtaking from Wrong Side .	Rs. 100/-	RRR 6/1/177 MVA
Other Offences
B-9		1	Disobeying Lawful Directions.	Rs. 500/-	132/179 MVA
B-9		2	Driving under influence of Alcohol / Drugs.	Rs.2000/-, and/or imprisonment ( 6 months)	185 MVA
B-9		3	Using Mobile Phone while Driving.	Up to 1000/-	184 MVA
B-9		4	Leaving vehicle in unoccupied engine.	Rs.100/-	126-177 MVA
B-9		5	Leaving vehicle in unsafe position.	Rs.100/-	122 177 MVA
B-9		6	In case of a minor Accident.	Rs. 1000/-	184 MVA
B-9		7	Playing music while Driving.	Rs. 100/-	102/177 MVA
B-9		8	Driving without Silencer.	Rs. 100/-	120/190(2)/177CMVR
B-9		9	Driving when mentally or physically unfit.	Court Challan	186 MVA
3. OFFENCES RELATED TO TOWING OF VEHICLES
SR. No.			OFFENCES	MAXIMUM PENALTY	SECTION
C	1		Two Wheeler.	Rs.100/-	RRR 177 MVA
C	2		Car , Jeep, Taxi, Auto Rickshaw.	Rs.200/-	RRR 177 MVA
C	3		Truck, Tanker, Trailor.	Rs.600/-	RRR 177 MVA
4. OFFENCES RELATED TO POLLUTION
SR. No.			OFFENCES	MAXIMUM PENALTY	SECTION
D	1		Smoking in Public Transport.	Rs. 100/-	86(1)(5)/177 DMVR
D	2		Pollution Not Under Control.	Rs. 100/-	99(1)(a)/177 DMVR
D	3		Fixing multi-toned/shrill horn.	Rs.500/-	119 CMVR , 190(2) MVA
D	5		Blowing Pressure Horn.	Rs. 100/-	96(1)/177 DMVR
D	6		Silencer/muffler making noise.	Rs.500/-	CMVR 120, 190(2) MVA
D	8		Smoky Exhaust.	Rs.500/-	115 CMVR, 190(2) MVA
D	10		Using horn in Silence Zone.	Rs.100/-	21(ii) RRR, 177 MVA
5. OFFENCES RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLES
SR. No.			OFFENCES	MAXIMUM PENALTY	SECTION
E	1		Using Vehicle in Unsafe Conditions.	Court Challan	192 MVA
E	2		When motor vehicle is out of state for more than 12 months.	Rs.100/-	47-177 MVA
E	3		Particulars to be printed on transport vehicles.	Rs.100/-	84(G)-177 MVA
E	4		Without Wiper	Rs.100/-	CMVR 101, 5,12 177 MVA
E	5		Without Side Mirror.	Rs.100/-	5, 7/177 MVA
E	6		Defective tyres.	Rs.100/-	CMVR 94
E	7		No indication board on left hand drive vehicle.	Rs.100/-	120, 177 MVA
E	8		Sale of motor vehicle/alteration of motor vehicle in contravention of Act.	Rs.300/-	52/191 MVA, 32/192.66/192 MV Act
E	9		Vehicles fitted with dark glasses/sun films.	Rs.100/-	100 CMVR, 177 MVA
E	10		Driving without proper number plate/ illuminating rear number plate.	Rs.100/-	236 MMVR, 177 MVA
E	11		Failing to display public carrier board.	Rs.100/-	116 MMVR, 177 MVA
E	12		Using private vehicle for commercial purposes.	Rs. 5000/-	-
E	13		Any sort of misconduct with passengers, not wearing uniform/not displaying badge.	Rs.100/-	MMVR 21(18), 177 MVA
E	14		Overloading a goods vehicle.	Rs. 2000/-plus Rs. 1000/- for every additional ton.	MMVR 93(u)(i), 177 MVA
E	15		Carrying goods in a dangerous or hazardous manner.	Imprisonment and/or fine of Rs. 3000/-	29 RRR, 177 MVA
E	16		Infringement of permit conditions.	Imprisonment and/or fine of Rs. 5000/-( not less than Rs. 2000/-)	-
E	17		Use of Colored light on Vehicle	Rs. 100/-	97(2)/177 DMVR
6. OFFENCES RELATED TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
SR. No.			OFFENCES	MAXIMUM PENALTY	SECTION
G	1		Plying in 'NO ENTRY' Time	Upto 2000/-	115/194 MVA
G	2		Violation of Time Table	Court Challan	11/177, 2/177, 66/192 MVA
G	3		High and Long / Load in Vehicles	Rs. 100/-	29 RRR/177 MVA
G	4		Carrying animals in goods vehicles in contravention of rules.	Rs.100/-	MMVR 83, 177 MVA
G	5		Carrying persons dangerously or carrying persons in goods vehicles.	Rs.100/-	MMVR 108, 177 MVA
G	6		Goods in Passenger Vehicles	-	-
G	7		Dangerous projection of goods.	Rs.100/-	229 MMVR, 29 RRR, 177 MVA
G	8		Carrying goods unsecured.	Rs.100/-	MMVR 202, 177 MVA
G	9		Carrying goods more than 11 feet high.	Rs.100/-	MMVR 93(u) (i), 177 MVA
G	10		Limit Of weight and limitation on Use.	Court Challan	113/194(1) MVA
G	11		Driver refuses to weigh vehicle.	Court Challan	114/194(2) MVA
G	12		Load on Tail Board.	Rs.100/-	MMVR 202, 177 MVA
G	13		Misbehavior by Taxi/TSR Driver.	Rs. 100/-	11(3)/177 DMVR
G	14		Over Charging by Taxi/TSR Driver.	Rs. 100/-	11(8)/177 DMVR
G	15		Charging without Meter.	Rs. 100/-	11(8)/177 DMVR
G	16		Refusal by Taxi/TSR Driver.	Rs. 100/-	11(9)/177 DMVR
G	17		Driver without Uniform.	Rs. 100/-	7/177 DMVR
G	18		Driver without Badge.	Rs. 100/-	22(1)/177 DMVR
G	19		Conductor without Uniform.	Rs. 100/-	23(1)/177 DMVR
G	20		Conductor without Badge.	Rs. 100/-	22(1)/177 DMVR
G	21		Stopping without Bus stop	Court Challan	66/192 MVA
G	22		Power to detain Vehicle used in contravention of section 3.4,39 or 66(1) MV Act.	Court Challan	207(1) MVA
7. OFFENCES RELATED TO PARKING
SR. No.			OFFENCES	MAXIMUM PENALTY	SECTION
H	1		Parking in the direction of flow of traffic.	Rs.100/-	22(a) RRR, 177 MVA
H	2		Parking away from footpath towards road.	Rs.100/-	15(2) RRR, 177 MVA
H	3		Parking against flow of traffic.	Rs.100/-	15(2) RRR, 177 MVA
H	4		Parking causing Obstruction.	Rs. 100/-	15(2) RRR, 177 MVA
H	5		Parking on a Taxi Stand.	Rs. 100/-	15(2) RRR, 177 MVA
H	6		Parking in not any prescribed manner.	Rs. 100/-	15(1) RRR, 177 MVA
H	7		Parking at any Corner.	Rs. 100/-	15(i) RRR, 177 MVA
H	8		Parking within 15 meters on either side of Bus Stop.	Rs. 100/-	15(2) RRR, 177 MVA
H	9		Parking on Bridge.	Rs. 100/-	15(2) (i) RRR, 177 MVA
H	10		Parking at Traffic Island.	Rs. 100/-	15(i) RRR, 177 MVA
H	11		Parking in “No” Parking Area.	Rs. 100/-	15(2) RRR, 177 MVA
H	12		Parked on Pedestrian Crossing.	Rs. 100/-	15(2)(iii) RRR, 177 MVA
H	13		Parking on Footpath.	Rs. 100/-	15(2)(ii) RRR, 177 MVA
H	14		Parking in front of a gate.	Rs. 100/-	15(2)(viii) RRR, 177 MVA
H	15		Parking causing obstruction.	Rs. 100/-	15(1) RRR, 177 MVA

SEC. 183

DRIVING AT EXCESSIVE SPEED.

Whoever drives a motor vehicle in contravention of the speed limits referred to in section 112 shall be punishable with a fine which may extend to Rs. 400/-, or, if having been previously convicted of an offence under this sub-section is again convicted of an offence under this sub-section, with fine which may extend to Rs. 1000/-

SEC. 185

DRUNKEN DRIVING OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS

Whoever, while driving, or attempting to drive, a Motor Vehicle, -

1)     Has in his blood, alcohol exceeding 30 mg. /per.100 ml. of blood detected in a test by a breath analyzer, or

2)     Is under the influence of a drug to such an extent as to be incapable of exercising proper control over the vehicle,

Shall be punishable for the first offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to Rs. 2000/-, or with both; and for a second or subsequent offence if committed within 3 years of the commission if the previous similar offence, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years or with fine which may extend to Rs. 3000/-, or with both.

FAQ

FAQ-1

WHO IS AUTHORISED TO COLLECT THE TRAFFIC FINE ON THE SPOT.

Any Traffic branch officer of and above the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police duly authorised with a receipt book or in other words, a Traffic Constable cannot collect fines from you asan officer above the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police is authorised to do so.

FAQ-2

WHAT IS THE RULE REGARDING SEAT BELTS? IS IT BINDING USING SEAT BELTS WHILE DRIVING IN INTERIOR AREAS OR BY LANES?

The driver and the person seated in the front seat must wear the seat belts while vehicle is in motion ( U/S 138 CMVR r/w 177 MVA . It has been made compulsory to the manufacturers from the year 1995 to provide the seat belts to the vehicles. It is binding on occupants to wear the seat belts whenever vehicle is in motion.

FAQ-3

WHAT IS THE RULE FOR USE OF MOBILE PHONE ?

As per section 250 (A) MMVR ,r/w 177 M.V.Act no driver while driving or riding a motor vehicle ( including two wheelers ) shall use a mobile phone

FAQ-3

WHAT IS THE RULE FOR TINTED GLASSES?

The glass of windscreen and rear window of every motor vehicle shall be maintained in such a way that visual transmission of light is not less than 70% and side windows shall be maintained in such a way that visual transmission of light is not less than 50% and shall confirm to Indian Standards.

FAQ-3

UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS IS THE TOWING OF A VEHICLE ALLOWED?

·        Vehicle abandoned or left unattended

·        Parked in a parking restricted zone

·        Parked in a way causing inconvenience to other road users

FAQ-3

WHEN CAN THE AUTHORITIES DETAIN A VEHICLE?

Authorities can detain a vehicle in the following circumstances:

·        Vehicle being driven by an individual without valid driving license

·        Vehicle being driven without registration

·        Transport vehicle being driven without Permit

·        Vehicle being driven without payment of Tax

·        Improper/suspicious registration. No number plate

FAQ-3

WHO IS AUTHORISED TO COLLECT THE TRAFFIC FINE ON THE SPOT.

Any Traffic branch officer of and above the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police duly authorised with a receipt book or in other words, a Traffic Constable cannot collect fines from you asan officer above the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police is authorised to do so.

FAQ-3

WHO IS AUTHORISED TO COLLECT THE TRAFFIC FINE ON THE SPOT.

Any Traffic branch officer of and above the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police duly authorised with a receipt book or in other words, a Traffic Constable cannot collect fines from you asan officer above the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police is authorised to do so.

FAQ-3

WHO IS AUTHORISED TO COLLECT THE TRAFFIC FINE ON THE SPOT.

Any Traffic branch officer of and above the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police duly authorised with a receipt book or in other words, a Traffic Constable cannot collect fines from you asan officer above the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police is authorised to do so.

I hope you will benefit from this guide. If you want to take a print out of the guide and keep it for ready reference, you can download it from the following link :  DOWNLOAD GUIDE

 Thanks & Regards

Prashant Uikey

Moderator - "It's My Right" Google group

Striving For Protection & Successful Implementation Of Citizen's Rights