All About Traffic Fines in Delhi
As a responsible bike owner in the national capital of the country, you must be well apprised of all the traffic rules as well as the fines associated with them.
New fines and penalties for existing traffic offenses were introduced in the capital in September 2019. Since then, stricter and harsher penalties have been enforced for traffic violations in an effort to further curb rule breaking and dangerous and irresponsible riding and driving in the national capital. It is important to be well aware of the fines associated with various traffic offenses and to make sure that you do not commit these offenses yourself.
List of Traffic Fines In Delhi
|
Violation |
New Penalty from 1st Sept-2019 |
Old Penalty |
|
Riding without a Licence |
₹5,000 and/or mandated community service |
₹500 |
|
Riding Under the Influence of an Intoxicating Substance |
₹10,000 and/or 6 months prison, and ₹15,000 and/or 2 years jail for a repetitive violation |
₹2,000 |
|
Overspeeding |
LMV: ₹1,000- ₹2,000 MPV/HPV: ₹2,000- ₹4,000 (as well as seizure of license) |
₹400 |
|
Riding without Insurance |
₹2,000 and/or 3 months in prison, community service, and ₹4,000 for a subsequent offence |
A fine of ₹1,000 with prison for up to 3 months. |
|
Speeding and Racing |
₹5,000 and/or 3-months prison, community service | ₹10,000 for subsequent violation and up to 1 year in prison, community service |
₹500 |
|
Dangerous Driving/Riding and Jumping Red Light |
₹1,000- ₹5,000 and/or 6-months to 1 year in prison, licence seizure |
₹100 - ₹300 |
|
Violating Road Regulations |
₹500- ₹1000 |
₹100 |
|
Driving/Riding While on the Mobile (Handheld) |
₹5,000 |
₹1,000 |
|
Driving/Riding Despite Disqualification |
₹10,000, and/or community service |
₹500 |
|
Not Giving Way to Emergency Vehicles like Ambulances, Fire Engines, etc. |
₹10,000 and/or community service |
₹500 |
|
Riding without Helmet (rider and pillion rider) |
₹1000, and or licence disqualification, community service for 3-months |
₹100 |
|
Overloading Two-Wheelers |
₹2,000 and licence disqualification and/or 3-months of community service |
₹100 |
|
Juvenile Offences |
₹25,000 with 3-years prison, cancellation of registration for 1-year, juvenile ineligible for licence until 25 years of age. |
- |
|
Overboarding Passengers |
₹200 for every extra passenger and/or community service |
- |
|
Driving/Riding without Ticket |
₹500 |
₹200 |
|
Offence Committed by Enforcing Authorities Such as Offering Bribes |
Twice the penalty (varies according to traffic rules violated) |
- |
|
Unauthorized Use of Vehicles Without Licence |
₹1,000- ₹5,000 |
₹1,000 |
|
Refusing to share information under orders of the Traffic Authority/Disobeying orders |
₹2,000 |
₹500 |
|
Vehicles without Permit |
₹10,000 and/or up to 6-months prison, community service |
Up to ₹5,000 |
|
Driving/Riding without Registration |
₹5,000 | ₹10,000 for subsequent offence |
- |
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Conclusion
You are now aware of all the different traffic fines associated with various offenses. Keep these in mind always and avoid committing any such offenses in order to be a responsible rider and bike owner, as well as to prevent danger for yourself as well as others on the road.
Disclaimer: This article is issued in the general public interest and meant for general information purposes only. Readers are advised not to rely on the contents of the article as conclusive in nature and should research further or consult an expert in this regard.
