Traffic Fines & RTO Challans: List of Traffic Fines

6 min read • Posted on 10 Sept 2024

Indian roads are considered to be the deadliest. To curb the rising rate of road accidents, riders on road need to play their important roles and responsibilities. Road rules and regulations in India are designed and amended time to time as per the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. Various provisions of the act are enforced by the Motor Vehicle Department.

Every state has a Regional Transport Offices (RTO) to carry out the various activities and functions as laid out in the Motor Vehicle Act.

Traffic Fines and Challans In India

Despite of rules and regulations, accidents do happen due to traffic violations . Recently, there has been increase in fines for traffic violations.

Here is a list of Traffic Fines and Challans in India

Documents-related offences

Offences	Maximum amount of RTO fines/punishment	Section
Allowing your vehicle to be driven by another person who does not hold a valid driving license	INR. 5000 and/or imprisonment for up to three months	3 r/w 180 of the Motor Vehicle Act
Driving without a valid driving license	INR. 5000 and/or imprisonment for up to three months	3 r/w 181 of the Motor Vehicle Act
Driving without valid motor insurance	INR.2000 and/or imprisonment for up to three months	130 r/w 177 of the Motor Vehicle Act
Not carrying all the valid documents as stated in the Motor Vehicle Act while riding	INR. 500	130 (3) r/w 177 Motor Vehicle Act
Driving without valid permit	INR.2000 to INR. 10000	130 r/w 177 of the Motor Vehicle Act
Vehicle without registration certificate	INR. 2000	39 r/w 192 of the Motor Vehicle Act
Driving without valid vehicle fitness certificate	INR. 2000 to INR. 5000	130 r/w 177 of the Motor Vehicle Act

Driving - Related Offences*: Traffic Fines and Challans in India

Offences	Maximum amount of RTO fines/punishment	Section
Allowing a person without license to drive your vehicle	INR. 1000	5 r/w 180 of the Motor Vehicle Act
Vehicle driven by minor (below 18 years of age)	INR 500	4 r/w
Reckless or negligent driving	INR 1000	177 of Motor Vehicle Act
Driving without seat belts	INR. 1000	138 (3) CMVR
Driving two-wheeler without helmet	INR. 1000 and scrapping of license for three months	129 r/w 177 of Motor Vehicle Act
Hazardous driving or riding over the speed limit	INR. 1000 and/or imprisonment up to six months	184 of Motor Vehicle Act
Driving against one way	INR. 100	2 RRR r/w 177 of the Motor Vehicle Act
Reversing without caution	INR. 100	17 (i) RRR 177 Motor Vehicle Act
Not keeping the vehicle to the left side of the road while driving	INR. 100	66 r/w 192 Motor Vehicle Act
Tripling on two-wheeler	INR. 100	128/177 pf Motor Vehicle Act
Driving on footpath	INR. 100	RRR 177 of the Motor Vehicle Act
Intentional disobeying of lawful directions	INR. 500	132/179 of the Motor Vehicle Act
Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol/ any other intoxicating substances	INR. 10000 and/or imprisonment for up to six months	185 of Motor Vehicle Act
Mobile usage while driving	INR.1000	184 of Motor Vehicle Act
Road accident involving a minor	INR. 1000	184 of Motor Vehicle Act
Not giving way to emergency vehicle	INR. 10000	194E of Motor Vehicle Act

Offences related to number plates, vehicle light and traffic signals: RTO Traffic Fines and Challan in India

Offences	Maximum amount of RTO fines /punishment	Section
Driving the vehicle with offensive number plates	INR. 100	CMVR 105 (2) (ii) 177 of the Motor Vehicle Act
Displaying number plate as 'applied for'	INR. 4500	39/192 of Motor Vehicle Act
Improper horn usage	INR. 100	CMVR 105 (2) (ii) 177 of the Motor Vehicle Act
Driving without horn	INR. 100	119 (1)/177 CMVR
Improper usage of vehicle lights	INR. 100	CMVR 105 (2) (ii) 177 of the Motor Vehicle Act
Using high beam when it's not needed	INR. 100	112 (G) A DMVR 177 of Motor Vehicle Act
Disobeying sign board	INR. 100	22 (b) RRR 239 MMVR 177 Motor Vehicle Act
Jumping signal	INR. 1000 and scrapping of license for three months	121 RRR 177 Motor Vehicle Act
Not giving signal while taking turn	INR. 100	119/177 Motor Vehicle Act

However, it's important to note that RTO fines may differ from state to state. Mumbai traffic police fines may vary from Bangalore RTO fines. If we take the example, 'using mobile phone while driving' is an offence for which Mumbai RTO fines INR. 200, Bangalore RTO fines INR. 100 and Pune RTO fines INR. 100. RTO fines can be paid online using RTO challan (called as e-challans) online.

Conclusion

For every effort that is made by the traffic police department and RTOs, it's important to abide by the rules and regulations for the road safety and avoid paying hefty RTO fines. Follow the rules of RTO Traffic Fines and Challan in India and drive safe.