Traffic Fines & Penalties for Different Traffic Violations in Gujarat

All about Gujarat Traffic Fines

As per data available in the Times of India, Accidents rose 21% and fatalities by 19% in Ahmedabad.

Regardless, to discourage such indifference among residents, the central government amended the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 to reveal a hike in the traffic fines levied as a consequence of traffic violations like negligent driving and poor road sense. These reductions range from anywhere between 25-90% respectively, depending upon the severity of the traffic violations, as mentioned below:

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List of Traffic Fines in Gujarat

Violation	Penalty
Riding Without Helmet	₹500
Driving Without Seatbelt	₹500
Overloading Two-wheeler	₹100
Using Phone While Driving/Riding	₹500 (first-time offenders) & ₹1000 (subsequent offenders)
Driving on Wrong Side	₹1500 (three-wheelers) \| ₹3000 (light motor vehicles) \| ₹5000 (heavy vehicles) *All rates apply for first-time offenders
Driving Without Licence	₹2000 (two wheeler vehicles) \| ₹3000 (for three/four wheelers)
Driving Unregistered Vehicles	₹1000 (bike/ scooty) \| ₹2000 (three-wheelers) \| ₹3000 (four-wheelers) \| ₹5000 (bigger vehicles such as bus, truck, etc.)
Obstructing Emergency Vehicles Such as Ambulance	₹1000
Breaching Pollution Norms	₹1,000 (light weight two wheelers and three wheelers) \| ₹3,000 (other vehicles)
Drunk Driving	₹10,000 and/or 6 months prison; ₹15,000 and/or 2 years jail for repetitive violations
Vehicle Driven by a Minor	₹25000 along with prison sentence for 3 years; Deregistration of such vehicle for 1 year Such minor is deemed ineligible for the acquisition of a driving licence before he/she attains the age of 25
Disregarding Traffic Lights	₹1,000- ₹5,000 and/or 6-months to 1 year in prison, licence seizure

When Were the New Traffic Fines Implemented in Gujarat?

The revised traffic challan rates in Gujarat have been in effect from 16th September 2019. Nonetheless, several fines remained fixed as per the revised rates published by the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, as it is levied in adverse situations, threatening the safety of the respective vehicle and pedestrians on streets.

Have Traffic Fines Been Reduced in Gujarat?

The penalty for driving without a licence has been reduced to ₹5,000 to ₹2000, for two-wheelers and ₹3000 for four-wheelers.

What Should You Take Care of As a Law-abiding Citizen?

To avoid payment of such hefty Gujarat traffic police fines, make sure you comply with all traffic-related norms, especially regarding speed limits and specific road regulations. Also, ensure that you have put on your seatbelt or helmet while driving, and kept all vehicle registration documents along with a driver's license.