The new Motor Vehicle Penalty Rules have come into effect in India from March 1, 2025, which is big bad news for traffic violators. The new rules have increased the fine by almost 10 times, along with strict punishments like jail and community service.
Strict punishment for drunk driving
If you drive a car while drunk, you may have to pay a fine of Rs 10,000 and/or 6 months in jail. And if you commit the same offense again, the fine will increase to Rs 15,000 and jail can be up to 2 years. Where the previous fine was only Rs 1,000-1,500.
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License cancellation for riding a bike without a helmet
Earlier, riding a bike without a helmet was fined only Rs 100, but now the fine has increased to Rs 1,000. Not only that, the license can also be cancelled for 3 months. Not wearing a seat belt will result in a fine of Rs 1,000.
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Using a phone while driving will be fined Rs 5,000
The fine for using a mobile phone while driving has increased from Rs 500 to Rs 5,000. Violation of this rule is now considered a serious offence.
Jail and fine for not having documents
If a vehicle is driven without a valid license or insurance, the fine will be ₹5,000 and ₹2,000 respectively. In addition, three months of jail and community service may be required. Repeated violations of insurance rules can result in a fine of up to ₹4,000. Failure to have a pollution certificate can result in a fine of ₹10,000, along with up to six months in jail.
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Heavy fine for dangerous driving
Dangerous driving will result in a fine of ₹5,000. Also, failure to give way to an ambulance or emergency service vehicle will result in a fine of ₹10,000.
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Signal violation will result in a fine of ₹5,000
The fine for disobeying a signal has been increased to ₹5,000, from ₹1,000 earlier. Also, the fine for overloading vehicles has been increased to ₹20,000, from ₹2,000 earlier.
Strict punishment for minors’ crimes
If a minor causes an accident or violates traffic laws while driving, the guardian will have to pay a fine of ₹25,000 and may face 3 years in jail. The vehicle’s registration will also be cancelled and the minor will not get a license until he turns 25.