Are you familiar with the legal framework of challans and penalties in your state? That's great!
Knowing how the traffic rules and regulations work in your state is a great way to drive responsibly � and avoid taking a hit to your savings by unknowingly getting into the crosshairs of the law.
Unfortunately, this information will likely not be of much help to you when you're travelling to a different state like Gujarat from Arunachal Pradesh, or vice versa. Why? Because penalties vary across states due to differences in priorities and objectives concerning traffic management.
Familiarising yourself with the differences between the two states' laws is important, as it gives you a bird's eye view into their regulatory landscape and how it affects compliance with the law.
Differences in Challan Penalties Between Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
Here are some categories where you see notable differences in challan fines between the two states:
1. Violation of Traffic and Driving Rules
Driving rules are set up by the respective governments of the state to ensure a smooth flow of traffic while protecting occupants in/on the vehicle in case of collisions.
Failure to abide by them can result in the following fines:
Driving without a seat belt: A fine of Rs. 1,000 in Arunachal Pradesh, as opposed to Rs. 500 in Gujarat.
Triple riding on a two-wheeler: A fine of Rs. 1,000 in Arunachal Pradesh, as opposed to Rs. 100 in Gujarat.
Driving without a helmet: A fine of Rs. 1,000 in Arunachal Pradesh, as opposed to Rs. 500 in Gujarat.
Dangerous/rash driving: A fine of Rs. 5,000 in Arunachal Pradesh, as opposed to Rs. 1,000 in Gujarat.
Driving the vehicle above the speed limit: A fine of Rs. 1,000 for light motor vehicles and Rs. 2,000 for medium passenger goods vehicles in Arunachal Pradesh, as opposed to Rs. 1,500 for 2-3 wheelers, Rs. 2,000 for light motor vehicles, and Rs. 4,000 for heavy motor vehicles in Gujarat.
2. Parking Offences
Parking in the right way does more than facilitate easy movement of other vehicles; it also reduces the risk of collisions, prevents congestion, and ensures efficient use of parking spaces, while adding to the aesthetic value of the area.
Flouting this rule can result in the following fines in the two states in the specific case scenario of parking your vehicle in a "no-parking zone".
Arunachal Pradesh: A fine of Rs. 500 for the first offence and Rs. 1,500 for subsequent offences.
Gujarat: A fine of Rs. 500 for the first offence and Rs. 1,000 for subsequent offences in Gujarat.
3. Document-Related Offences
Having the proper documents with you while driving is important, as it shows the relevant authority that you're the lawful owner of your vehicle and are qualified to drive on public roads. Failure to produce these documents when requested, whether in the case of a collision or otherwise, can result in fine penalties, which differ between the two states.
Here's the gist of it:
Disqualified person driving a vehicle: A fine of Rs. 500 for the first offence and Rs. 1,500 for subsequent offences in Arunachal Pradesh, as opposed to Rs. 500 for the first offence and Rs. 1,000 for subsequent offences in Gujarat.
Driving without a valid license: A fine of Rs. 2,000 in Arunachal Pradesh, as opposed to Rs. 500 in Gujarat.
4. Other Offences
In addition to document, parking, and driving rules-related offences that may trigger a fine or penalty, here's a look into other offences that could put your savings in jeopardy.
Using a mobile phone while driving: A fine of Rs. 5,000 for the first offence and Rs. 10,000 for subsequent offences in Arunachal Pradesh, as opposed to Rs. 500 for the first offence and Rs. 1,000 for subsequent offences in Gujarat.
Not giving way to emergency vehicles: A fine of Rs. 10,000 in Arunachal Pradesh, as opposed to Rs. 1,000 in Gujarat.
Driving when mentally or physically unfit to drive: A fine of Rs. 1,000 in Arunachal Pradesh, as opposed to Rs. 200 in Gujarat.
Overloading: A fine of Rs. 2,000 in Arunachal Pradesh, as opposed to Rs. 5,000 in Gujarat.
Conclusion
Now onto the most important aspect: checking challans. Getting slapped with a fine is bad enough on its own, irrespective of whether it's in Arunachal Pradesh or Gujarat, but when you factor in the hassle that goes into paying it off on time � well, that's another matter.
With differences in the information available across web pages, you may encounter difficulties in determining the accurate due date for paying off the fine, which can lead to additional charges � even legal consequences in select scenarios.
That's why you need to download the Park+ app.
Park+ is a one-stop shop for all your car-related needs, including checking challan status online. Visit the Park+ website to know more about what we can do to improve your driving experience on public roads in India.
