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New Traffic Rules in Chandigarh: List of Rules and Fines for Violations

Team AckoMar 7, 2024

Chandigarh, the first planned city of India, serves as the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. It is a city of strategic importance, and people from all over the country visit it for various reasons. In recent years, the growing number of vehicles has posed a challenge to the authorities due to the rise in traffic violations and accidents, and new traffic rules and regulations came into effect to counter this challenge. Read ahead to find all the information about traffic rules in Chandigarh, along with violations and fines.

Contents

Updated List of Traffic Violations and Fines in Chandigarh
New Traffic Rules in Chandigarh
- Traffic rules for four-wheeler drivers in Chandigarh
- Traffic rules for two-wheeler riders in Chandigarh
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Updated List of Traffic Violations and Fines in Chandigarh

Driving or riding a vehicle on roads requires you to follow traffic rules and regulations. It is for the safety of all road users and the smooth flow of traffic across the city. But with the rapidly increasing number of vehicles, traffic congestion and traffic violations have gone up. To address this problem, the Indian government introduced The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019 on September 1, 2019. It introduced new traffic rules and updated fines to discourage violations of rules.

The updated rules also came into effect in Chandigarh as a measure to control the increasing traffic violations and road accidents. The prominent highlights of this new act are stricter rules, new violations and increased traffic fines. The following table lists the updated traffic rules and violations in Chandigarh and their respective fines.

Traffic violation	Vehicle type	Penalty (in Rs.)
Driving or riding without a valid Driving Licence (DL)	All vehicles	5,000
Failure to produce the DL on demand by authorities	All vehicles	500 (1,000 for repeat offence)
Riding without a valid Registration Certificate (RC)	Two-wheeler	3,000 (5,000 for repeat offence)
Driving without a valid RC	Four-wheeler/other vehicles	5,000 (10,000 for repeat offence)
Driving or riding without valid third-party insurance	All vehicles	2,000 (4,000 for repeat offence)
Driving or riding under the influence	All vehicles	10,000 and/or imprisonment of 6 months
Riding at excessive speed	Two-wheeler	1,000 (1,500 for repeat offence)
Driving at excessive speed	Four-wheeler/other vehicles	2,000 (4,000 for repeat offence)
Driving or riding in a physically/mentally unfit state	All vehicles	500 (1,000 for repeat offence)
Driver/passenger not wearing the seatbelt	Four-wheeler	1,000
Rider/pillion rider not wearing a helmet	Two-wheeler	1,000
Overloading of two-wheeler (triple riding)	Two-wheeler	1,000
Allowing unauthorised person to drive/ride	All vehicles	5,000
Violation of air pollution norms	All vehicles	2,000 (5,000 for repeat offence)
Not giving way to an emergency vehicle (fire fighting vehicle, ambulance, etc.)	All vehicles	10,000
Using mobile phone/handheld device while driving/riding	All vehicles	2,000 (10,000 for repeat offence within 3 years of previous offence)
Not obeying the signal of traffic police officer controlling the traffic	All vehicles	500 (1,000 for repeat offence)
Violations related to road signs	All vehicles	500 (1,000 for repeat offence)
Violations related to road, markings	All vehicles	500 (1,000 for repeat offence)
Not obeying the instructions of the authority	All vehicles	1000 (1,500 for repeat offence)
Racing and trials of speed	All vehicles	5,000 (10,000 for repeat offence)
Driving or riding during disqualification	All vehicles	10,000
Violations related to lane driving/riding	All vehicles	500 (1,000 for repeat offence)
Parking related violations	All vehicles	500 (1,000 for repeat offence)
Usage of pressure/multi-tone horn	All vehicles	2,000 (5,000 for repeat offence)
Honking in silence zone	All vehicles	1,000 (2,000 for repeat offence)
Riding without number plate	Two-wheeler	3,000 (5,000 for repeat offence)
Driving without number plate	Four-wheeler/other vehicles	5,000 (10,000 for repeat offence)
U-turn related violations	All vehicles	500 (1,000 for repeat offence)
Smoking while driving or riding	All vehicles	500 (1,000 for repeat offence)
Modified silencer	Two-wheeler (motorcycle)	1,000 (2,000 for repeat offence)

New Traffic Rules in Chandigarh

The new traffic rules in Chandigarh came into effect to curb traffic violations and make roads safe for everyone. The stricter rules and violations and significantly increased traffic fines discourage people from committing traffic offences and putting others' lives at risk. The following sections highlight the new traffic rules for vehicle owners/drivers in Chandigarh.

Traffic rules for four-wheeler drivers in Chandigarh

Do not drive a vehicle without wearing a seatbelt. Even passengers need to wear seatbelts when the vehicle is on the move. Failure to do so can result in traffic fines in Chandigarh.
Do not drive a vehicle under the influence of intoxicating substances such as alcohol, drugs, etc. It may lead to severe accidents. Disregarding this rule can attract harsh penalties.
Never drive your vehicle over the speed limit. It may lead you to lose control over the vehicle and cause an accident. Violation of this rule can cost you hefty penalties.
Do not use mobile phones/handheld devices while driving a vehicle. It can cause distraction, leading to an accident. Disobeying this rule can attract traffic challan in Chandigarh.
Never drive a vehicle without holding a valid Driving Licence. Doing so is against the law, and you may face harsh penalties for such an act.

Traffic rules for two-wheeler riders in Chandigarh

Do not ride a two-wheeler without wearing a helmet. The pillion rider also needs to wear a helmet. It is for the safety of riders. Flouting this rule attracts traffic fines in Chandigarh.
Never ride a two-wheeler with more than two people, including the rider. Overloading a two-wheeler can cause accidents as there are high chances of you losing control of the two-wheeler. It is a severe offence and can result in heavy fines.
Do not ride at excessive speeds and get involved in road racing while riding a two-wheeler. It can cause accidents. Doing so can result in harsh penalties as it is considered a serious traffic offence.
Never use a mobile phone while riding. It is one of the common reasons for two-wheeler accidents. Ignoring this rule can attract traffic fines.
Always carry the vehicle and rider-related documents while riding a two-wheeler in Chandigarh. The authorities may demand those documents during an inspection. If you fail to produce the documents, you can face traffic fines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some of the frequently asked questions and their answers related to traffic rules in Chandigarh.

How can I check the traffic fine against my vehicle in Chandigarh?

You can log onto the e-Challan portal of the Parivahan website to check the traffic fine against your vehicle in Chandigarh. Alternatively, you can download the ACKO mobile application and check the same.

What if I forget to carry the Driving Licence (DL) while driving my car?

As per the rules, you must carry the DL while driving a vehicle. If you do not produce the licence when demanded by authorities, you may have to pay a traffic fine.

What is the traffic fine for not wearing a seatbelt while driving in Chandigarh?

You must pay a fine of Rs. 1,000 for not wearing a seatbelt while driving a vehicle. The same penalty applies to passengers not wearing seatbelts when the vehicle is on the move.

Where can I find the detailed Chandigarh challan list?

You can visit the official website of the Chandigarh Traffic Police for a detailed list of traffic violations and fines.

Will I get a traffic fine for not carrying the PUC certificate in Chandigarh?

You can get a traffic fine for not carrying the PUC certificate. It is one of the mandatory documents that you must carry at all times when driving/riding a vehicle.

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Disclaimer: The information mentioned on this page is sourced from government websites and other platforms on the internet. They are subject to change depending on government notifications.