Be ready to pay hefty traffic fines on spot in Delhi as govt notifies rules

Months following the Motor Car or truck Act was handed in Parliament, the Delhi authorities notified the Motor Cars Act getting the eighth point out in the region to adopt the regulation. The Arvind Kejriwal-led government’s go will enable the traffic police to difficulty spot fines on violation of the norms.

Under the new rules, jumping a traffic sign will levy a good of Rs five,000 or a year in prison or both equally. For perilous driving, the driver could be handed up to 1 year in jail or a good of Rs five,000 for the to start with offence. For subsequent offences, the act proposes a good up to Rs ten,000 and/or upto two decades in jail, the Occasions of India noted.

Red mild jumping, applying a cell telephone while driving, accidents, racing and stunt biking, driving uninsured motor vehicles and even incorrect parking will entice fines beneath the new suggestions. In the meantime, for drunk driving, the to start with offence will invite up to 6 months in jail and/or Rs ten,000 good, and for repeat offences, individuals will have to spend up to Rs fifteen,000 and go to jail for two decades.

Here is a list of penalty and offences

Violation of highway polices:Rs 500-one thousand

Dashing: Rs one thousand-2000 for mild motor vehicles, Rs 2000-4000 for medium business motor vehicles, impounding of car and seizure of license for upcoming offence

Hazardous Driving: 6 months -one year in jail and/or good of up to Rs five,000 for the to start with offence, up to two decades in jail and/or good of up to Rs ten,000 thereafter

Drunk Driving:Up to 6-month imprisonment and/or good up to Rs ten,000 for to start with offence, Up to two decades in jail and/or good of Rs fifteen,000 thereafter

Red Light Jumping: Rs five,000 as good and/or a jail time period of up to 1 year

Working with cell telephone while driving: Rs five,000 as good and up to 1 year in jail for applying hand-held telephone incorrect parking: Rs 500 good