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Karnataka Traffic Fines & Rules: List of Traffic Fines & Rules in Karnataka

Q: How do I check traffic fines in Karnataka?

You can visit Parivahan’s E-challan portal to check for any pending traffic fines against your vehicle in Karnataka. You can enter the vehicle number to see if there are any outstanding challans. Alternatively, you can also download the ACKO app and check the status of your pending traffic fines in Karnataka.

Q: How to pay traffic fines in Karnataka?

You can visit the e-challan Parivahan website and input your vehicle or challan number to verify the traffic fine. Once verified, you can go ahead with any of the available online payment methods to complete the transaction.

Team AckoMar 8, 2024

Karnataka is the eighth-largest state in India in terms of population and has the fifth-largest economy in the country. The state’s diverse industries, landscape, and culture attract people from all over the world. More people lead to more vehicles, and this has, unfortunately, resulted in an increase in traffic violations. The state authorities have introduced updated rules and regulations to curb violations related to traffic. Read on to learn all about the new rules and traffic fines in Karnataka.

Contents

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

Updated List of Traffic Violations and Fines in Karnataka

All vehicle owners and drivers in Karnataka need to follow traffic rules and regulations laid out by authorities. The rules are framed for the safety of all road users and the smooth movement of traffic across the state. But with the increase in the number of vehicles, the traffic violations have also gone up. With an overwhelming number of vehicles, it is turning out to be a challenging task to monitor such violations.

The Indian government passed an amendment to The Motor Vehicles Act to control the situation. The amendment resulted in an increase in traffic fines and the introduction of new rules and regulations. The same rules came into effect in Karnataka. But the fines for some of the offences have been revised. However, penalties for severe offences remained as per the new rule.

The following table provides all the details related to Karnataka Traffic Police fines and the updated list of traffic violations.

Traffic violation	Vehicle type	Penalty (in Rs.)
Riding/driving without a valid Driving Licence (DL)	Two-wheeler/three-wheeler	1,000
Reckless or dangerous driving/riding	Two-wheeler/four-wheeler	1,000
Riding without valid insurance	Two-wheeler/three-wheeler	1,000
Driving without a valid DL	Four-wheeler (LMV)	2,000
Driving without a valid DL	Other vehicles	5,000
Overspeeding	Two-wheeler/three-wheeler/LMV	1,000
Overspeeding	LGV/HGV/Other vehicles	2,000
Drink and drive offence	All vehicles	Court fine
Driving/riding a vehicle without registration	All vehicles	Court fine
Driving without valid insurance	Four-wheeler (LMV)	2,000
Driving without valid insurance	LGV/Other vehicles	4,000
Riding without wearing a helmet (rider/pillion rider)	Two-wheeler	500
Driving without wearing a seatbelt	Four-wheeler	500
Using a mobile phone while driving/riding	All vehicles	1,000
Overloading of two-wheeler (triple riding)	Two-wheeler	500
Offence related to air/noise pollution	Two/three/four-wheeler/HTV/carriage	1,000
Racing on public roads	All vehicles	5,000
Driving during disqualification	All vehicles	10,000
Driving/riding without number plate	All vehicles	500
Minor riding or driving a vehicle	All vehicles	5,000
Not obeying the instructions of a traffic police officer	All vehicles	2,000
Traffic signal jumping	All vehicles	500
Lane discipline offences	All vehicles	500
No-parking offences	All vehicles	1,000
Honking in silence zones	Two-wheeler/three-wheeler	500
Driving or riding in a physically or mentally unfit state	All vehicles	1,000
Obstructing the traffic police officer	All vehicles	1,000
Offence related to stop line	All vehicles	1,000
One way offence	All vehicles	500
Obstructing emergency vehicles (Ambulance, fire engine, police vehicle, etc.)	All vehicles	1,000
Honking in silence zones	Four-wheeler/other vehicles	1,000
Jaywalking	Pedestrian	Court fine
Driving without a valid permit	All vehicles	Court fine
Offence related to alteration of vehicle	All vehicles	Court fine
Driving/riding without PUC	All vehicles	Court fine

New Traffic Rules in Karnataka

The new amendment to The Motor Vehicles Act brought a host of updates, including increased traffic fines and new rules and violations. The following sections highlight the updated traffic rules for four-wheeler and two-wheeler users in Karnataka.

Traffic rules for four-wheeler drivers in Karnataka

Always wear a seatbelt while driving a car or any four-wheeler. Fastening the seatbelt is crucial, as it can save you from severe injuries in the event of an accident. Flouting this rule can result in seat belt fines in Karnataka..
Do not drive over the speed limit. Aggressive or high-speed driving can cause accidents and also result in fatalities. Hence, you should always stay within the speed limit of a particular road. Disregarding this rule may result in harsh penalties.
Never use mobile phones while driving. It is one of the biggest causes of road accidents. Using mobile phones while driving can cause distraction, leading to accidents. Ignoring this rule can attract traffic fines in Karnataka.
Always follow lane discipline while driving. Never change lanes abruptly, indicate before changing lanes, and do not drive in a zig-zag pattern as it may cause accidents. Flouting this rule can result in vehicle fines in Karnataka.
Drive a vehicle only if you are qualified and hold a relevant licence.

Traffic rules for two-wheeler riders in Karnataka

Always wear proper headgear (helmet) while riding a two-wheeler in Karnataka. It can save you from head injuries in the event of a crash. Disregarding this rule can result in helmet fines in Karnataka.
Do not ride your two-wheeler in an aggressive manner or recklessly. It can put your and other road users’ lives at risk. Doing so can also attract hefty traffic penalties.
Never ride your two-wheeler with more than one passenger (pillion). Overloaded two-wheelers can lead to accidents. Flouting this rule can result in a traffic challan in Karnataka.
Do not use mobile phones or any other hand-held or hands-free devices while riding a two-wheeler. It can cause distraction and may lead to accidents. Ignoring this rule can result in traffic fines.
Always carry all the mandatory documents, including driver and vehicle-related documents. You should be able to produce those documents if the authorities demand them during an inspection. Failure to produce those documents can attract traffic challans. For instance, if you fail to produce the insurance document, you may face driving without insurance fine in Karnataka.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are a few common questions and their answers related to traffic fines in Karnataka.

How do I check traffic fines in Karnataka?

You can visit Parivahan’sE-challan portal to check for any pending traffic fines against your vehicle in Karnataka. You can enter the vehicle number to see if there are any outstanding challans. Alternatively, you can also download the ACKO app and check the status of your pending traffic fines in Karnataka.

Do pillion riders also need to wear a helmet in Karnataka?

Pillion riders also need to wear helmets while riding a two-wheeler.

What is the penalty for driving a four-wheeler without DL in Karnataka?

The traffic fine for driving a four-wheeler without a valid DL stands at Rs. 2,000.

How to pay traffic fines in Karnataka?

You can visit the e-challan Parivahanwebsite and input your vehicle or challan number to verify the traffic fine. Once verified, you can go ahead with any of the available online payment methods to complete the transaction.

Do I need to carry the Registration Certificate (RC) of my car while driving in Karnataka?

The RC is one of the mandatory documents that you should hold while driving a vehicle in Karnataka. If you fail to produce that document during an inspection, you may face a traffic challan.

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