New Traffic Rules In India 2021, Complete Fines List

Written by Udit Varshney

Updated On Mar 19, 20212 min read

It is always important to be a cautious citizen when riding your bikes on Indian roads. In order to do this, you must be aware of all the rules and regulations as well as their associated penalties.

Are you invested in being a cautious and responsible citizen? It is your responsibility and duty as a bike owner/rider to be aware of all the different traffic laws which apply to you and which you must follow. You should also know about the associated penalties and fines.

What Is The Motor Vehicle Act?

Here are some things which are important to know about the Motor Vehicles Act:

It is an act which was introduced in India in 1988-89.
It was used by the government to frame some rules and regulations as well as guidelines for using different vehicles in India.
It includes details for the Registration of Motor vehicles, Permits Control, Traffic Regulations, and Insurance Penalties.
The act states that all drivers of motor vehicles in India should possess a valid driving license at all times.
Vehicles must also be registered under this act and have a proper Registration Certificate.

New Traffic Rules In India 2021

Violation	Previous Invoice or Penalty	New Invoice or Penalty
General (177)	Rs 100	Rs 500
Violation of Red Regulation Rules (177A)	Rs 100	Rs 500
Disregard of authority order (179)	Rs 500	Rs 2000
Driving unauthorized car unlicensed (180)	Rs 1000	Rs 5000
Driving despite disqualification (182)	Rs 500	Rs 10000
Driving without license (181)	Rs 500	Rs 5000
Over speeding (183)	Rs 400	Rs 1000
Driving dangerously (184)	Rs 1000	Rs 5000
Drinking and driving (185)	Rs 2000	Rs 10000
Racing and driving at high speed (189)	Rs 500	Rs 5000
Overloading (194)	Rs. 2,000 and Rs.10,000 per ton extra	Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 2,000 per ton
Seat Belt (194B)	Rs 100	Rs. 1000
Driving without permit (192A)	Up to Rs. 5,000	Up to Rs. 10,000
Violation of license condition (193)	Nil	Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 1,00,000
Passenger Overloading (194A)	Nil	Rs. 1000 per passenger
Overloading on a two-wheeler	Rs 100	Rs.2,000 and License for three months
Not wearing a helmet	Rs 100	Rs. 1000 and License for three months
On not giving way to emergency vehicle (194E)	Nil	Rs.10000
On driving without insurance (196)	Rs. 1000	Rs. 2000
Power of authorities to impose documents (206)	Nil	Driving license will be revoked under 183,184,185,189,190,194c, 194D 194E
Crimes committed by enforcement of authority (210B)	Nil	Fine twice under related section

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Conclusion

The new fines and penalties associated with violation of regulations are important to be aware of. As a responsible citizen, you must follow traffic regulations at all times.

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.

Written by Udit Varshney

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Udit has built B2C segments across various industries and has had significant contributions to the insurance sector. Udit in his last stint helped set out the last mile vertical, which soon became the go-to logistics name for daily needs, In his free time, Udit likes to write and listen to poetry.