I Paid A Bribe | What are the applicable fines for breaking traffic rules? Jumping Signals, Rash driving, driving without license (in hand), Without Helmet, triples, absence of RC books/ insurance.

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What are the applicable fines for breaking traffic rules? Jumping Signals, Rash driving, driving without license (in hand), Without Helmet, triples, absence of RC books/ insurance.

Reported on September 4, 2010 from Bangalore , Karnataka ι Report #34050

The fines for offenses under the Motor Vehicle Act are the same all over the country. They are prescribed under the Motor Vehicles Act, Section 181. More details can be obtained at

http://www.htp.gov.in/MV-Act.html. 

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Offences</td>
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To drive a vehicle without license.</td>
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M.V.Act. 181</td>
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Rs. 300/- for two, three & four wheelers.
Rs. 500/- for six wheelers.</td>
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Driving a vehicle without registration</td>
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M.V.Act.192 (1)</td>
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Rs. 1000/- for two, three & four wheelers,

Rs. 2000/- for six wheelers.

 
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Driving a vehicle without permit</td>
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M.V.Act. 192 (A)</td>
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Court or RTA.</td>
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Driving a vehicle without insurance</td>
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M.V.Act.196</td>
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Rs. 300/- for two, three & four wheelers,

Rs. 600/- for six wheeler.

 
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Driving vehicle at less than prescribed age</td>
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M.V.Act.181</td>
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Rs. 300/- for two, three & four wheelers.

Rs. 500/- for six wheelers.
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To drive a vehicle without license.
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M.V.Act. 181
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Rs. 300/- for two, three & four wheelers.

Rs. 500/- for six wheelers.
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Violation of traffic signal

 
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Sec 199/177 of M.V.Act

R.436/S.177

 
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Rs. 50 to Rs. 200/- for two/three wheelers.

Rs. 100/- to Rs. 200/- for four/six wheelers
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<a href="http://www.htp.gov.in/MV-Act.html" target="_blank">Offences related to driving</a>
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Violation of No entry</td>
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Sec 177 of M.V.Act.</td>
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Rs. 50/- to Rs. 200/- for two / three wheelers.

Rs. 100 to Rs. 200/- for four/six wheelers.
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Violation of One way

 
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Sec 177 of M.V.Act.</td>
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Rs. 50/- to Rs. 200/- for two / three wheelers.

Rs. 100 to Rs. 200/- for four/six wheelers.
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Violation of U turn</td>
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Sec 177 of M.V.Act.</td>
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Rs. 50/- to Rs. 200/- for two / three wheelers.

Rs. 100 to Rs. 200/- for four/six wheelers.
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Offences pertaining to Violation of prohibited area</td>
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Sec 177 of M.V.Act.</td>
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Rs. 50/- to Rs. 200/- for two / three wheelers.

Rs. 100 to Rs. 200/- for four/six wheelers.
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Violation of Rules duly promulgated</td>
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Sec 177 of M.V.Act.

 
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Rs. 50/- to Rs. 200/- for two / three wheelers.

Rs. 100 to Rs. 200/- for four/six wheelers.
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To drive a vehicle dangerously at high speed, rash & negligent driving.</td>
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M.V.Act 184 (b)</td>
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Rs. 200 for two/three wheelers.

Rs. 300 for four/six wheelers.
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To drive a vehicle dangerously posing a threat to lives of other people.</td>
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M.V.Act 184 (b)</td>
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Rs. 200 for two/three wheelers.

Rs. 300 for four/six wheelers.
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To drive a vehicle dangerously posing a threat to lives of other people.</td>
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279 IPC</td>
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Court.</td>
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To travel on footboard.</td>
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M.V.Act 123(ii)</td>
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RTC Mobile Court OR RTA, fine from Rs. 50/- to Rs. 200/-</td>
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Vehicle driven by mentally and physicall challenged people.</td>
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M.V.Act 186</td>
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Rs. 200/-</td>
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To run away after committing an accident</td>
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M.V.Act 187</td>
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Court</td>
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To drive and use an unsafe vehicle</td>
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M.V.Act 190(i)</td>
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Court.</td>
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To pose a hazard to traffic by using dilapidated vehicles.</td>
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41(i) Hyderabad City Police Act</td>
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Traffic crane lifting charges for two/three wheelers Rs. 150/-, four wheeler Rs. 200/- and Six wheelers Rs. 300/- to 600/-</td>
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Regarding wearing of helmet</td>
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M.V.Act 129/177</td>
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Rs. 100/-</td>
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To drive overweight vehicle</td>
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M.V.Act. 194</td>
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Collecting by RTA@ Rs. 1000/- per ton or court.</td>
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To take away vehicle without permission</td>
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M.V.Act 197</td>
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RTO takes action on permit condition (check report)</td>
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Unauthorized interference regarding motor vehicle</td>
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M.V.Act 198</td>
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Rs. 100/- by RTA.</td>
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To allow/permit an unauthorized person to drive a vehicle</td>
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M.V.Act 180</td>
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Rs. 500/- for two, three & four wheelers.

Rs. 1000/- for six wheelers.
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<a href="http://www.htp.gov.in/MV-Act.html" target="_blank">http://www.htp.gov.in/MV-Act.html</a> 
 
However in the Bangalore Traffic Police website the following has been mentioned, what seems like a flat 500 Rs. fine 
 
Section 181: Driving without valid and proper driving licence can result in imprisonment upto 3 months or fine upto Rs. 500/- or both 
 
<a href="http://www.bangaloretrafficpolice.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=84&btp=84" target="_blank">http://www.bangaloretrafficpolice.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=84&btp=84</a>

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