Be aware of these traffic rules and challan rates in Mumbai

Mumbai RTO Traffic Challan and No Parking Fine in Mumbai

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.

Disclaimer: The content provided is for education and informational purpose only, none of the information contained in our blog amounts to any form of opinion or advice. Please go through policy related documents carefully or consult an expert before making any insurance-related decisions.