6 important traffic rules in India you should know

Here is a list of 6 traffic rule and their punishments you should know.

India Today Web Desk New DelhiSeptember 9, 2019UPDATED: September 9, 2019 13:40 IST

 

Here is a list of 6 traffic rule and their punishments you should know.

 

The parliament recently made some changes in the Motor Vehicle Act to control the traffic. The transport ministry issued a notification on August 28, 2019, with all the laws that have come into effect since September 1.

Here is a list of 6 such important traffic laws you should know:

1. Under the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, section -185 202 at the time of driving if your 100ml blood contains more than 30mg of alcohol then the police can arrest you without a warrant. You may have to imprisonment up to 6 months and/or fine up to Rs. 10000 for first offence and imprisonment up to 2 years and/or fine of Rs. 15000 for the second offence.

2. As per Section 129 of the Indian Motor Vehicle Act, wearing the helmet is a must for two-wheeler riders. Section 128 of this Motor Vehicle Act limits the maximum two riders on the bikes. This law also says that if the traffic police officer snatches the key from the car or motorcycle, it is illegal. You have the full right to launch a Legal proceeding against the officer.

3. Punishment for racing and speeding is imprisonment for up to 1 month and/or fine up to Rs. 500 for the first offence and imprisonment up to 1month and/or fine up to Rs. 10000 for the second offence.

4. If you have a driving uninsured vehicle then you will be punished will a fine of Rs. 2000 and/or imprisonment up to 3 months for the first offence and fine of Rs. 4000 and/or imprisonment up to 3 months for the second offence.

5. The penalty in case of driving despite being disqualified will cost you Rs 10,000 from Rs 500 previously.

6. Starting from September 1, travelling without ticket in state transport buses will cost you more. The penalty amount has been increased from up to Rs 200 to Rs 500.