Traffic rules and regulations are in place to keep us safe on the roads. However, there are times when we inadvertently break them, and soon enough, we find ourselves with a traffic challan. While we all know that we should follow traffic rules, it's equally important to understand the penalties that come with breaking them.
In this blog post, we will be comparing the traffic challan penalties in Arunachal Pradesh and Odisha. Understanding the differences in the penalties in each state can help you avoid breaking the law and ensure you don't get a hefty fine.
Arunachal Pradesh has strict traffic rules and regulations that have been put in place to ensure the safety of both drivers and pedestrians. These offenses followed by the penalties, include:
Driving without wearing a seat belt: Rs. 1000
Driving without a number plate: Rs. 500 for the first offense; Rs. 1500 for repeat offenses
Driving a vehicle without registration: Rs. 2000
Driving without a valid driving license: Rs. 5000
Driving without insurance: Rs. 2000
Driving without a helmet: Rs. 1000
Driving while talking on phone: Rs. 5000 for the first offense; Rs. 10000 for repeat offenses
Carrying more than two people on a two-wheeler: Rs. 1000
Overloading a vehicle: Rs. 2000.
Parking in a no parking zone: Rs. 500 for first offense; Rs. 1500 for repeat offenses
Allowing minor to drive a vehicle: Rs. 25000
Disobeying traffic signals: Rs. 5000 for first offense; Rs. 10000 for repeat offenses
Dangerous/rash driving: Rs. 5000 for first offense; Rs. 10000 for repeat offenses
Drunk Driving: Rs. 10000
Over-speeding: Rs. 1000 for light motor vehicles, and Rs. 2000 for medium passenger goods vehicles
Carrying explosive/inflammable substances: Rs. 10000
Not giving way to emergency vehicles: Rs. 10000
Racing: Rs. 5000 for the first offense; Rs. 10000 for repeat offenses
Driving a car after being disqualified: Rs. 10000
Violating road regulations: Rs. 1000
Using a vehicle registered in another state for over 12 months: Rs. 500 for the first offense, and Rs. 1500 for repeat offenses
Failing to update the address change of the vehicle owner: Rs. 500 for the first offense; Rs. 1500 for repeat offenses
Odisha has set stricter traffic rules and regulations to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians on the road. The fines for traffic violations in Odisha are higher compared to other states in India. The penalties for drunk driving are one of the highest in the country.
General offense: Rs.500 for a first-time offense; Rs.1,500 for subsequent offenses.
Violation of driving regulations: Rs.500 to Rs.1,000.
Ticketless travel: Rs.500.
Disobeying traffic authorities: Rs.2,000
Allowing an unauthorized person to drive the vehicle: Rs.5,000.
Driving without a license: Rs.5,000
Driving a disqualified/suspended vehicle: Rs.10,000.
Overspeeding
Light Motor Vehicle:
Medium Passenger or Goods Vehicle: Rs 2,000
Subsequent Offence: Rs 4000 and impounding of DL
Overloading: Rs.20,000 and Rs.2,000 per extra tonne.
Offenses by juveniles: Rs.25,000 with imprisonment of 3 years, for which the guardian/owner shall be deemed guilty.
Oversized vehicles: Rs.5,000
Causing air and noise pollution: Rs.10,000.
Dangerous or rash driving: Rs.5,000 for first-time offenses; Rs.10,000 for subsequent offenses.
Driving when mentally/physically unfit: Rs.1,000 for a first-time offense and Rs.2,000 for subsequent offenses.
Accident-related offenses: Rs.5,000 for a first-time offense and Rs.10,000 for subsequent offenses.
Jumping a red line/stop sign: Rs.5,000 for a first-time offense and Rs.10,000 for subsequent offenses.
Using a phone while driving: Rs.5,000 for a first-time offense; Rs.10,000 for subsequent offenses.
Driving against the flow of traffic: Rs.5,000 for a first-time offense; Rs.10,000 for subsequent offenses.
Carrying dangerous/hazardous goods: Rs.10,000 for a first-time offense and Rs.20,000 for subsequent offenses.
Racing and speeding: Rs.5,000 for a first-time offense; Rs.10,000 for subsequent offenses.
Obstruction of free flow of traffic: Rs.500.
Drunk driving: Rs.10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 6 months for a first-time offense and Rs.15,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 2 years for subsequent offenses.
Driving an uninsured vehicle: Rs.2,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 3 months for a first-time offense and Rs.4,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 3 months for subsequent offenses.
Driving a vehicle without a permit: Rs.10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 6 months.
Driving a vehicle without registration: Rs.5,000 for a first-time offense and Rs.10,000 for subsequent offenses.
In conclusion, while both Arunachal Pradesh and Odisha have implemented laws and fines to curb traffic violations, there are notable differences between their respective penalties. Both states have unique approaches to tackling traffic violations, and it ultimately comes down to the system's effectiveness in reducing accidents and keeping the roads safe.
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