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My dear cell-phone drivers, signal jumpers and irresponsible parking people…
You have a bad news to look out for. Government has revised the fine amounts for certain traffic violations. The fine amount for signal jumping, cell phone driving and unauthorized parking has been increased to Rs. 1,000/- and it is in implementation from 12th August 2013.
Here are the details for you.
Offence | Maximum penalty-New | Maximum penalty -Old |
Using mobile phone while driving | Rs. 1,000/- for any vehicle | Rs. 500/- for any vehicle |
Parking of vehicle in such a manner which may pose a risk to other vehicles | Rs. 1,000/- for any vehicle | Rs. 50/- to Rs. 200/- for two wheeler Rs. 100/- to Rs. 200/- for four wheeler |
Illegal parking on public road | Rs. 1,000/- for any vehicle | Rs. 50/- to Rs. 200/- for two wheeler Rs. 100/- to Rs. 200/- for four wheeler |
Violation of traffic signal | Rs. 1,000/- for any vehicle | Rs. 50/- to Rs. 200/- for two wheeler Rs. 100/- to Rs. 200/- for four wheeler |
So, be careful next time when you are jumping signal or driving while talking on your mobile phone.
For details about other offences and penalties click here