Traffic Rules and Traffic Violations in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 5:25 AM IST

Updated on 5 Apr, 2024, 6:47 AM IST

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Ahmedabad is Gujarat’s largest city and serves as the economic hub in the state. People from all over the country come to Ahmedabad for their career and business endeavours, making it one of the most populated cities in India. Hence, commuting in the city involves tackling dense traffic, which increases the chances of traffic violations.

To effectively control traffic and impose rules, the Traffic Police follows the e-challan process in Ahmedabad. In this article, you will find how e-challan in Ahmedabad works, different types of traffic violations, and the online method of paying traffic fines in Ahmedabad.

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How does the Traffic Police levy the e-challan in Ahmedabad?

An e-challan is a digitally levied traffic challan imposed by the Traffic Police via an SMS sent to a violator’s registered mobile number. The SMS includes the information regarding the offence and payable fine.

After receiving the e-challan in Ahmedabad, the traffic violator has to pay the levied penalty within 60 days. One can choose from both online and offline methods to pay the traffic fine in Ahmedabad.

The latest traffic rules and regulations in Ahmedabad

The Ahmedabad Traffic Police has implemented multiple traffic rules and regulations to catch and penalise traffic violations. Below are a few of the critical traffic regulations one must know about in Ahmedabad.

Excessive speeding

Overspeeding is a serious offence in Ahmedabad. The Traffic Police penalises anyone who drives over the maximum speed limit. A fine of Rs. 1,500 is levied if two/three-wheelers are caught overspeeding. The fine for overspeeding is Rs. 2,000 for Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) such as cars, jeeps, etc. Vehicles other than LMVs can attract a fine of up to Rs. 4,000 when caught overspeeding.

Underage driving

A person must be 18 years old or over to legally drive a vehicle in Ahmedabad like other cities in the country. For an underage person riding a two-wheeler, the fine is set to be Rs. 2,000. However, the fine for underage driving other than two-wheelers is Rs. 3,000.

Not holding a driving licence

Driving without a valid DL or Driving Licence is another serious offence in Ahmedabad. If caught without a DL, a two-wheeler rider has to pay the penalty of Rs. 2,000, while three/four-wheeler drivers must pay a fine of Rs. 3,000.

Drink and drive

Driving in an intoxicated condition is punishable by penalty and/or imprisonment in Ahmedabad. The punishment for this offence may include Rs. 10,000 penalty and/or 6 months of imprisonment.

If an offender is caught drunk driving for the second time, the punishment can include a penalty of Rs. 15,000 and/or imprisonment of 2 years.

Violation of pollution standards

If a vehicle does not comply with the Government’s pollution norms, the Traffic Police have the right to impose penalties.

For lightweight two/three-wheeler vehicles, the fine for pollution violation is Rs. 1,000. However, drivers of four-wheelers must pay a fine of Rs. 3,000 for this offence.

List of traffic fines as updated by Ahmedabad Police (Gujarat)

The following is the updated list of Ahmedabad traffic challan and fines imposed by the Traffic Police.

Traffic violation	First violation fine	Repeat violation fine
Not holding a valid DL or Driving Licence	Two-wheelers: Rs. 2,000, Other heavy vehicles: Rs. 3,000	Two-wheelers: Rs. 2,000, Other heavy vehicles: Rs. 3,000
Using a vehicle without a valid RC or Registration Certificate	Two-wheelers: Rs. 1,000, Three-wheeler: Rs. 2,000, Four-wheelers: Rs. 3,000, Other heavy vehicles: Rs. 5,000	Two-wheelers: Rs. 1,000, Three-wheeler: Rs. 2,000, Four-wheelers: Rs. 3,000, Other heavy vehicles: Rs. 5,000
Using a mobile phone while riding/driving	Rs. 500	Rs. 1,000
Underage driver	Two-wheelers: Rs. 2,000, Other heavy vehicles: Rs. 3,000	Two-wheelers: Rs. 2,000, Other heavy vehicles: Rs. 3,000
Violation of pollution standards	Two-wheelers (Lightweight): Rs. 1,000, Other heavy vehicles: Rs. 3,000	Two-wheelers (Lightweight): Rs. 1,000, Other heavy vehicles: Rs. 3,000
Driving without third-party vehicle insurance	Rs. 2,000	Rs. 4,000
Dangerous driving	Two-wheeler: Rs. 1,500, LMVs: Rs. 3,000, Other heavy vehicles: Rs. 5,000	Two-wheeler: Rs. 1,500, LMVs: Rs. 3,000, Other heavy vehicles: Rs. 5,000
Violating the conditions of learner driving	Two-wheeler: Rs. 2,000, Other heavy vehicles: Rs. 3,000	Two-wheeler: Rs. 2,000, Other heavy vehicles: Rs. 3,000
Crossing the speed limit while driving	Two-wheelers: Rs. 1,500, Tractor: Rs. 1,500, LMVs: Rs. 2,000, Other heavy vehicles: 4,000, Two-wheelers: Rs. 2,000	Tractor: Rs. 2,000, LMVs: Rs. 3,000, Other heavy vehicles: driving licence disqualification for 6 months
Driving when in unfit physical/mental condition	Rs. 1,000	Rs. 2,000
Not wearing a seatbelt when driving a 4-wheeler	Rs. 500	Rs. 500
Not wearing a helmet when riding a 2-wheeler	Rs. 500	Rs. 500
Wrong side driving	Two/three-wheelers: Rs. 1,500, LMVs: Rs. 3,000, Other heavy vehicles: Rs. 5,000	Two/three-wheelers: Rs. 1,500, LMVs: Rs. 3,000, Other heavy vehicles: Rs. 5,000

Disclaimer: The traffic violations and associated fines mentioned above may change as per any amendments added by the Central or State Government. Visit the website of the Commissionerate of Transport, Gujarat, to find out the set penalties for different traffic violations.

How to pay your traffic fines in Ahmedabad?

After getting an e-challan Ahmedabad, you must pay the penalty within 60 days via offline or online methods. Below are all the methods described with easy steps to follow.

Methods to pay traffic fines offline in Ahmedabad

The following methods are applicable when you want to pay an e-challan penalty offline.

Method 1: Look for a traffic officer who carries an e-challan machine in Ahmedabad. Provide the officer with your registration number, DL number or challan number to receive a printed copy of the e-challan. Pay the applicable fine using cash and accept the receipt.
Method 2: You can also go to the Ahmedabad Traffic Police Headquarters and pay the traffic penalty using cash.
Method 3: You can send the challan penalty amount via demand draft, pay order, or cheque to the Ahmedabad Traffic Police Headquarters’ official address.

Steps to pay traffic fines online in Ahmedabad

The Government of Gujarat offers an online method to pay traffic e-challan online in Ahmedabad. You can visit the e-challan Ahmedabad website or Parivahan e-Challan portal to make the payment online.

Via Pay Ahmedabad Challan website

Step 1: Visit the Pay Ahmedabad Challan website.
Step 2: Enter your vehicle number and click on ‘Go’ to see challan details.
Step 3: Add your licence number for the violations you want to pay the penalty for.
Step 4: Provide your mobile number and email address.
Step 5: Click on ‘Pay Now’ and make payment as per a preferred method.

Via Parivahan e-Challan portal

Step 1: Visit the Parivahan e-Challan portal.
Step 2: Click on ‘Check Challan Status’.
Step 3: Enter your vehicle number, DL number or challan number.
Step 4: Fill in the Captcha code visible on your screen.
Step 5: Get e-challan details by clicking on ‘Get Detail’.
Step 6: Choose the number of challans you want to pay the fine for.
Step 7: Enter the required details to make the payment.

How to check your traffic e-challan status online in Ahmedabad?

The online platforms Pay Ahmedabad Challan, and Parivahan e-Challan can help you check the status of your traffic challans. Below are the steps to follow to check traffic e-challan status online in Ahmedabad.

Via Pay Ahmedabad Challan website

Step 1: Access the Ahmedabad Challan website online.
Step 2: Enter your vehicle number and click on ‘Go’.
Step 3: On the new screen, click on the ‘Paid Receipt Details’ option to check the challan status.

Via Parivahan e-Challan portal

Step 1: Go to the Parivahan e-Challan website.
Step 2: Click on ‘Check Challan Status’.
Step 3: Enter your vehicle number, challan number or DL number.
Step 4: Fill in the Captcha code given on your screen, then click on ‘Get Detail’.
Step 5: You will be able to see all challan-related information on the next page.

Also, read: How to Check Vehicle Owner Details By Registration Number

Frequently asked questions

What are all the documents necessary for driving in Ahmedabad?

Like driving in any other city in India, the following documents are necessary to drive a vehicle in Ahmedabad.

Valid Driving Licence
Valid Registration Certificate
Active Insurance Certificate
Road Tax Certificate
Emission Test Certificate

Along with that, commercial vehicles also need the Fitness Certificate to legally drive on the roads of Ahmedabad. You can either carry all the physical documents or present the online documents available on DigiLocker whenever required while driving.

How much time do I have to pay for an e-challan in Ahmedabad after receiving it?

A traffic lawbreaker must pay an e-challan within 60 days of receiving it. If not paid, the traffic authorities will try to collect the fine by visiting the home address of the offender.

In case the fine isn’t collected at home, the offender can be called to court. Your driving licence can get suspended if you miss the court hearing.

What is the fine for driving an unregistered vehicle in Ahmedabad?

Riding an unregistered two-wheeler is punishable by a penalty of Rs. 1,000. A three-wheeler owner has to pay Rs. 2,000 if the vehicle is unregistered. For four-wheelers, this fine is Rs. 3,000, while the owners of heavy unregistered vehicles must pay a penalty of Rs. 5,000.

News:

Owner of a Porsche Car Fined Rs.9.8 Lakh For Driving Without a Number Plate

– November 30, 2019

In what could probably be one of the highest fines on a car for traffic violations, a Porsche 911, which is a luxury sports car, was reprimanded for not having a number plate. Traffic police slapped a fine of Rs.9.8 lakh. Also, the owner of the Porsche 911 did not have valid documents. The fine was slapped for not having a number plate as well as for not having valid documents. The Ahmedabad traffic police, through their official Twitter handle, tweeted that during a routine checking a Porsche 911 was detained for not having a number plate and valid documents. Vehicle and driver documents are mandatory to be carried while commuting on public roads. The New MV Act, 2019 has increased traffic fines steeply in an effort to discourage commuters from violating traffic rules.

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