Page 3 - Traffic Violation

New traffic rules face resistance from states, even from the BJP ruled ones

BJP-ruled Gujarat and Uttarakhand have announced cuts in hefty fines for traffic violations under new rules

Safety on road

Higher penalty alone will not help

Tipping point: Will traffic fines have an impact on insurance premiums?

At present, the insurance premium is linked only to the type of vehicle and engine capacity

Gujarat govt goes lenient, slashes new traffic violation fines by 90%

The new provisions will come into force in Gujarat from September 16, chief minister Vijay Rupani said

Govt defends hefty traffic fines, cites 500,000 accidents every year

Various reports have said a two-wheeler rider was fined Rs 23,000 in Gurugram for various norms violations, while a truck driver was given challan for Rs 59,000

Soon, you could be penalised for switching lanes frequently while driving

Every year 5 lakh road accidents are reported in India

Broke a traffic rule? The penalty may leave you broke

Cabinet approves hefty hike in penalties; fine for driving without licence spikes 10 times to Rs 5,000; drunken driving to be at Rs 10,000