Traffic Challans rules in India and what offenses can get you fined in a day?

Under the Motor Vehicles Act, only one challan a day can be applied to situations when the same transgression cannot be easily rectified in the meantime. But here, there is no question of immunity to all future fines on that very day.

For instance, let's say that you were arrested for riding a bike without a helmet in the morning and issued a fine, and you do it again in the afternoon, you won't likely be issued a fine again for the same offense, chiefly because it is presumed that you fixed the problem.

Offences that can result in Multiple fines in a day

These are offences for which you can be fined again if repeated within the same day:

1. Over Speeding: If you're caught speeding for the second time or more within the same day, each case can result in a fresh challan since it's a direct threat to road safety. Speeding a second time after being fined is considered a new offence.

2. Driving Without a Seat Belt: Just like speeding, if you are caught not wearing a seat belt several times in a day, you can be fined each time. The law treats this as a safety matter that can be corrected immediately.

3. Mobile Phone Usage While Driving: If caught more than once using a phone while driving, several challans can be issued since this is a risky offense.

Offences that are fined only once per day

Some minor or non-immediately correctable offences are typically not fined again on the same day:

1. Riding Without a Helmet: If you’ve been fined once in a day for not wearing a helmet, the same offense is usually not fined again that day. However, authorities still recommend complying with safety rules for your well-being.

2. Expired Documents (License/Insurance/PUC): In general, if your documents are invalid, one challan per document per day is levied.

Key Takeaways and Conclusion

Whereas some of the violations cannot result in repeated fines in a single day, others will, particularly if they pose a risk to the lives of other road users. Traffic regulations exist for your safety, and ignoring them under the misconception of a "one challan per day" law may result in serious penalties or even legal consequences.

For prevention, always drive cautiously and keep yourself informed regarding the newest traffic rules put out by your state transport department or the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

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