Be aware of these traffic rules and challan rates in Mumbai
Mumbai RTO Traffic Challan and No Parking Fine in Mumbai
The financial capital and city of dreams Mumbai is one of the busiest cities in India. People from all over the country come here to fulfil their dreams. More people mean more vehicles, and more vehicles mean more traffic. That is why the city needs to follow strict traffic rules. It not only helps in managing traffic on roads systematically, but also reduces the risk of accidents, and protects from any mishap by making the drivers aware of the obstacles, and correct direction.
Any violation of the traffic rules is a legal crime and can lead to hefty traffic fines as well as imprisonment in Mumbai. Today, these fines are levied in the form of an e-challan. You can pay it digitally through UPI, debit cards, credit cards, online wallets, net banking, etc.
Traffic rules in Mumbai
Listed below are a few fundamental traffic rules that need to be followed strictly in Mumbai just like all over India:
1. Never drink and drive/ ride
2. Avoid using your phone while driving or riding
3. Always obey the speed limit
4. Strictly adhere to the rules of one-way streets, no parking areas, traffic signals, and so forth
5. Wear your helmet always if riding, and your seatbelt if driving
6. Keep your driving license, vehicle insurance, and PUC certificate handy while driving or riding.
Penalty for violation of traffic rules
Below are the listed traffic fines applied in Mumbai as per the RTO:
Violation | Traffic fines |
If caught driving with no license | You will be penalised from INR 1,000 to INR 5,000 and/ or community service |
Over Speeding | If found speeding or racing with another vehicle, a penalty charge of INR 1,000 - INR 2,000 is to be paid for light vehicles. For medium-load vehicles, it can increase to INR 2,000 - INR 4,000 |
Driving under alcohol or drug intoxication | will be penalised for INR 10,000 and/ or 6 months imprisonment. For 2nd repetitive behaviour, you will be sent to prison for 2 years and/or charged INR 15,000 |
Driving/riding with no or invalid motor insurance | 3 months' jail and/or INR 2,000 in a penalty if you repeat the offence, the penalty charge goes up to INR 4,000 |
If caught driving with no seat belt | A penalty of INR 1,000 is charged |
Driving/riding while on the phone | A challan of INR 5,000 will be issued |
Riding without a helmet | Will result in a penalty of INR 1,000 or disqualifying your driving license for 3 months. |
Conclusion
Obeying the traffic rules can save you from paying traffic fines. Not just fines, but it also saves you, your family, and the others on the road. Keep your driving license, vehicle-related documents, insurance papers, and PUC certificate updated and handy. Always adhere to the traffic guidelines issued by the Mumbai transport department. However, in case you ever have to pay traffic fines, you can do so online by visiting the authorised website of the Mumbai transportation department within 60 days of the citation's issue date.
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