How does traffic e-challan work in Gurgaon?
An e-challan removes the need for paper challans with digitally created traffic challans. The e-challan is sent to a traffic lawbreaker’s registered mobile number via SMS. The message contains the penalty amount as well as the offence for which the challan is created.
Once the e-challan is imposed, the offender must pay the fine within 60 days via the offline or online method.
The latest traffic rules & regulations in Gurugram
Like other cities in the country, people are expected to follow the traffic rules and regulations as levied by the police department. Not following the traffic laws is punishable by appropriate fines and/or imprisonment. The Gurugram Police has set the following traffic rules and regulations.
Use of seatbelts
While driving a vehicle other than two-wheelers or three-wheelers, the driver and the person in the front passenger seat must wear a seatbelt while the vehicle is moving. If the driver/the front passenger is found without a seatbelt in a moving vehicle, there is a fine of Rs. 1,000. In case of both the driver and front passenger not wearing a seatbelt in a moving car, the total fine would be Rs. 2,000.
Vehicle’s number plate
The registration number plate of a vehicle must align with the specifications as per the law. The number plate must have English letters, while the numerals or numbers need to be in Arabic.
For the vehicles without correct specifications on the number plates, there is a fine of Rs. 500. This fine increases up to Rs. 1,500 for a subsequent offence of having a wrong number plate.
Similarly, there is a penalty of Rs. 500 in case a person is found driving a vehicle without a number plate. The subsequent fine for this offence is also Rs. 1,500.
Tinted glasses
Vehicle owners are not allowed to install black, reflective or dark glasses in their vehicles as per law. The rear window and windscreen of a motor vehicle must offer visibility of 70% or more. For the side windows, the visibility must be a minimum of 50%.
It is also necessary to have the front windscreen made of laminated safety glasses. This will keep the glass pieces intact in case of an accident. Not complying with these laws will result in heavy penalties.
Driving when you’re drunk
For people driving under the influence of alcohol, the act is punishable by a penalty and/or imprisonment as per The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
The punishment for the first-time drink-and-drive offence is Rs. 2,000 as a penalty and/or imprisonment for up to 6 months. For a subsequent offence within three years, this punishment may include a fine of up to Rs. 3,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 2 years.
Use of a cell phone
The use of cell phones while driving any motor vehicle is also punishable by penalties and imprisonment. The provisions of this law include the use of wireless devices and Bluetooth devices to talk on your mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
If caught using a mobile phone while driving, the fine may go up to Rs. 5,000 and/or imprisonment depending on the severity of the traffic disturbance caused by the driver.
Use of safety helmets
Every two-wheeler rider and the person sitting in the backseat (pillion rider) must wear protective headgear. The helmet must comply with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The wearer must properly fasten all the straps provided on the helmet while riding. The provisions of this law do not apply to a Sikh person who wears a turban.
Not wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle/scooter is punishable by a fine of Rs. 1,000. The same penalty is applicable in case the pillion rider is found without a helmet on a moving two-wheeler.
Updated list of traffic fines as per Gurugram Police (Haryana)
Below is the updated list of Gurgaon Traffic Police challan and fines as per The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
