Road rage is one of the main causes of accidents and undue trauma in our country today, and traffic police across the country are doing their best to combat this situation. With faith in the law – abiding citizens of the country, a great deal can be done towards the right direction of safety and well – being of the general public.
Knowledge of the important traffic rules and regulations is the responsibility of every citizen, regardless of whether they are in the driver’s seat or not. As the capital city of India, Delhi has numerous traffic rules and regulations in place to help combat the chronic traffic problem that prevails in the city, and it is our responsibility to adhere to these rules wholeheartedly.
Here are some of the most serious penalties that you should know about:
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Driving Without Seat Belt
One of the primary safety precautions that must be taken whenever travelling in a car, the Delhi traffic rules stipulate a fine of Rs. 1,000 if you’re found driving without wearing a seatbelt.
Driving Without Helmet
Those riding two-wheelers must always wear their helmets, for their own safety more than anything else. Those who fail to do so in Delhi face a fine of Rs. 1,000 and disqualification of DL for 3 months.
Driving Without A License
A serious offence, this leads to a fine of Rs. 5,000 as stipulated by the traffic rules of Delhi.
Driving While Intoxicated
For your safety as well as other road users, it’s important not to drink and drive. However, those who violate this traffic rule will attract a traffic fine of Rs.10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 6 months for the first-time offence and for if you’re caught driving while intoxicated the second time, the penalty is Rs.15,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 2 years.
Driving While Talking On The Phone
A fine of Rs. 1,000, with subsequent fines doubling in amount, awaits those who fail to pay heed to this primary safety precaution, that everyone must be aware of.
All the fines are currently under question, as a new bill that is being debated has proposed increase in the amount of fines collected by almost ten times for every offence.
List of Traffic Violations and Fines in Delhi – 2019
| Offence | New Penalty | Old Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| General | First-Time Offence: Rs.500 Second-Time Offence: Rs.1,500 | First-Time Offence: Rs.100 Second-Time Offence: Rs.300 |
| Violation of Road Rules | Rs.500 to Rs.1,000 | Nil |
| Disobeying orders from the Authorities and Refusing to Share Information | Rs.2,000 | Rs.500 |
| Driving an Unauthorised Vehicle without License | Rs.5,000 | Rs.1,000 |
| Driving Without License | Rs.5,000 | Rs.500 |
| Driving Regardless of Disqualification | Rs.10,000 | Rs.500 |
| Over-Speeding | Light Motor Vehicle: Rs.1,000 to Rs.2,000 Medium Passenger or Goods Vehicle: Rs.2,000 to Rs.4,000 and impounding of DL for the Subsequent or Second-Time Offence. | Rs.400 |
| Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Intoxicating Substance | 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 | Rs.2,000 |
| Driving Uninsured Vehicle | 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. | Rs.1,000 and/or Imprisonment of up to 3 months. |
| Vehicle Without Permit | Rs.10,000 and/or Imprisonment of up to 6 months. | Up to Rs.5,000 |
| Not Wearing Seatbelt | Rs.1,000 | Rs.100 |
| Overloading of Two-Wheelers | Rs.2,000 and Disqualification of License for 3 months | Rs.100 |
| Not Wearing Helmet | Rs.1,000 and Disqualification of License for 3 months | Rs.100 |
| Not Providing Way for Emergency Vehicles | Rs.10,000 and/or Imprisonment of 6 months | Nil |
Check: Complete List of Traffic Rules and Fines – Effective September 2019
For those who are found with their vehicles parked in illegal zones, the towing charges are as follows.
| S.No. | Vehicle Category | Charges |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Wheeler/TSR | 100/- |
| 2 | Car/Jeep/Van | 200/- |
| 3 | Empty Truck (lifted or towed) | 300/- |
| 4 | Load Truck (Towed) | 400/- |
| 5 | Empty Medium/Light Motor Vehicle (lifted or towed) | 300/- |
| 6 | Loaded Medium/Light Motor Vehicle (towed) | 400/- |
| 7 | Bus | 400/- |
Rules that should be obeyed while driving a four-wheeler in Delhi:
- Do not drink and drive. Drunken driving is a dangerous situation, regardless of the fines it attracts. Numerous fatalities that could have easily been avoided have been recorded due to this act, and participating in it is extremely dangerous and irresponsible for any citizen.
- Carry all your documents. Driving an unregistered vehicle calls for a hefty fine, and you can be booked for this even if your vehicle is registered, if you do not have adequate proof. Keep all required documents with you at all times, and produce them whenever asked.
- Do not use your mobile while driving; it is not just a slight distraction, but can lead to possibly fatal consequences.
- Follow lane discipline and do not cut signals. A vast majority of traffic congestions can be reduced if the citizens follow the rules and signals in place properly.
- Wear your seat belt and do not park in non-demarcated zones.
Rules that should be obeyed while driving a two wheeler in Delhi:
- Carry all your documents. Driving an unregistered vehicle calls for a hefty fine, and you can be booked for this even if your vehicle is registered, if you do not have adequate proof. Keep all required documents with you at all times, and produce them whenever asked.
- Do not over speed or go drag racing, this can lead to fatal situations that could have easily been avoided.
- Follow lane discipline and do not cut signals. A vast majority of traffic congestions can be reduced if the citizens follow the rules and signals in place properly.
- Wear your helmet at all times, and do not take more than one passenger at a time on your vehicle.
Over Rs.75 Lakh Collected by the Delhi Police During the Odd-Even Days
– December 12, 2019
Over Rs.75 lakh was collected by the Delhi Police for violating the Odd-Even rule in the national capital. The Odd-Even scheme was effective from 4 – 15 November 2019 to curb pollution in Delhi. Minister of State for the home ministry said that the compounding amount was deposited in the account of the Delhi government and the transport department. Also, the Minister said that the transport department, Delhi police and the Delhi government have reported that all traffic challans are being sent to a virtual court or metropolitan magistrates, as per the case, to let them know of traffic violations committed by commuters.
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