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The Government of India has implemented new traffic rules since 1 March 2025 to promote road safety and prevent road accidents. According to these new rules, the fine has been increased by 10 times for violating traffic rules. This step has been taken to improve traffic security and make people aware of road safety.
Fines increased by 10 times due to new traffic rules
Now the invoices imposed by the traffic police have become much more heavy than ever. For example, the fine of Rs 100 has now been fined Rs 1,000. These new rules may also be sentenced to jail in some cases, which was probably never given before. These rules will apply to both bikes and cars.
1. Heavy fine for drunk driving
The government has taken the strict action ever on driving drunk. Earlier drunk driving was fined from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500, but according to the new rules, drunk driving will now be fined Rs 10,000 and the accused can also have a jail of six months. If a person drowns again drunk, he can be fined Rs 15,000 and a sentence of two years.
2. A fine of Rs 1,000 for not wearing helmet
The fine for not wearing helmets is now Rs 1,000, which was just 100 rupees. Along with this, if someone is caught doing triple riding (three people on the same bike), then he will also have to pay a fine of Rs 1,000.
3. A fine of Rs 1,000 for not wearing seat belt
Now if the seat belt is not worn in the vehicle, then the fine has been increased from Rs 100 to Rs 1,000. Similarly, driving using a mobile phone will now be fined Rs 5,000, which was just Rs 500.
4. A fine of Rs 5,000 for driving without a license
Driving without a valid driving license was earlier a fine of Rs 500, but now it has become Rs 5,000. In addition, if no one has a valid insurance, he can be fined Rs 2,000 and jail for three months.
5. A fine of Rs 10,000 for not having a pollution certificate
If a vehicle does not have a pollution certificate, the fine has been increased from Rs 1,000 to Rs 10,000. In addition, the car owner may also have a jail of up to six months.
6. Overloading and overseas fine of Rs 5,000
The fine on overloading and overseas is now to Rs 5,000, which was earlier Rs 2,000. The fine will increase by Rs 20,000 for overloading a truck or commercial vehicle.
7. Fines and punishment under Juvenile Act
Violation of traffic rules by children under 18 years of age can be fined Rs 25,000 and a jail sentence of up to three years. In addition, the registration of that vehicle will also be canceled and the child will not get a driving license for 25 years.
8. A fine of Rs 5,000 for breaking traffic signal
Earlier, breaking the traffic signal was imposed a fine of only Rs 500, but now it has increased to Rs 5,000. This rule will apply to all vehicles – cars, bikes or trucks.
Government goals and objectives
The main objective of the new traffic rules is to reduce road accidents and promote road safety. The government believes that by implementing these strict rules, people will be more aware of traffic safety and will follow the rules. This step was extremely necessary to prevent accidents caused by drunk drunk, overspeeding, not wearing helmets and other mistakes.
