The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MVA), Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (CMV), Chandigarh Motor Vehicles Rules and the Rules of Road Regulations, 1989 (RRR) are the legal instruments for the conduct of road traffic in India. |
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OFFENCES RELATED TO DOCUMENTS |
Sr. No. |
OFFENCE |
PENALTY |
1 |
Driving without valid license |
Rs. 500/- and/or imprisonment (3months) |
2 |
Not carrying licence while driving |
Rs. 100/- |
3 |
A person driving someone else's vehicle without licence |
Rs. 1000/- and/or imprisonment (3 Months) |
4 |
Driving without valid permit |
Rs. 5000/- (not less than Rs. 2000/-) |
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OFFENCES RELATED TO DRIVING |
1 |
Over speeding |
Rs. 400/- |
2 |
Dangerous/reckless driving |
Rs.1000/-and /or imprisonment (6months) |
3 |
Driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs |
Rs.2000/-and /or imprisonment (6months) |
4 |
Dangerous lane cutting |
Rs.100/- |
5 |
Overtaking dangerously |
Rs.100/- |
6 |
Jumping signal |
Rs.100/- |
7 |
Driving on footpath |
Rs.100/- |
8 |
Stopping at pedestrian crossing |
Rs.100/- |
9 |
Crossing stop line |
Rs.100/- |
10 |
Parking violations |
Rs.100/- |
11 |
Improper use of headlights etc. |
Rs.100/- |
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| Other Offences |
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Using private vehicle for commercial puropose Rs. 5000/- (not less than Rs.2000/-)
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Overloading a goods vehicle. Rs.2000/- plus Rs.1000/- for every additonal ton.
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Breach of permit conditions. Imprisonment and/or fine of Rs.5000/- (not less than Rs.2000/-)
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Carrying goods in dangerous or hazardous manner. Imprisonment and/or fine of Rs.3000/-
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