Bengaluru Traffic Fines: An In-depth Guide

Bengaluru, known as the green city of India, is one of the major cosmopolitans. A developed city, it is known for its cleanliness; thus, earning the nickname as the cleanest city of India. Bengaluru for years has been attracting people from other cities and states due to the presence of big MNCs related to the fields of IT, automobile, and healthcare among others. In recent years, this influx has increased. This has lead to a burden on the road infrastructure and the authorities as well. To reduce the number of on-road accidents and instil discipline among motorists, the Bengaluru authorities implemented the revised Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. Let’s find out about the specific changes made to the Bengaluru traffic fine in this.

Updated traffic fines for Bengaluru

In recent years, Bengaluru has witnessed a sudden growth in the number of vehicles on the road. This has led to constant traffic snarls. There has also been an increase in the number of road accidents being reported as well as motorists breaking the law quite often. To get a grip of the situation, the civic and traffic authorities in Bengaluru implemented the amendments done by the Indian government in 2019 to the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. As per the revised fines in the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, the Bengaluru authorities refined the fines in the state as well. Here is the updated Bengaluru traffic fine:

Type of offence	Vehicle	Fine in Rs
Not wearing a seatbelt	Car	500
Not wearing a helmet	Bike/Scooter	500
Using a vehicle while being physically or mentally unfit	Four- and Two-wheeler	1000 for first offence
Driving despite being disqualified from driving	Four- and Two-wheeler	10,000
Blocking the road	Four- and Two-wheeler	500
Allowing a minor to drive the vehicle	Four- and Two-wheeler	25,000   (in addition to 3 years of imprisonment. The vehicle is also deregistered for 1 year. The minor driving the vehicle is not allowed to acquire a driving license before the age of 25)
Obstructing the path of emergency vehicles	Four- and Two-wheeler	1000
Driving a vehicle without a number plate	Four- and Two-wheeler	2000 for bikes and scooters 3000 for four-wheelers
Breaking the traffic signal	Four- and Two-wheeler	500
Indulging in jaywalking	Pedestrian	You could be fined, and the offence might carry a prison sentence as well
Making illegal alterations to your vehicle	Four- and Two-wheeler	You could be fined, and the offence might carry a prison sentence as well
Using horn in silence zones	Four- and Two-wheeler	1000
Driving in the wrong direction on a one-way road	Four- and Two-wheeler	500
Creating obstruction for on-duty traffic police	Four- and Two-wheeler	1000
Indulging in racing on roads	Four- and Two-wheeler	5000
More than two people riding on a two-wheeler	Two-wheeler	500
Talking or texting on the phone	Four- and Two-wheeler	1000
Parking in a no-parking zone	Four- and Two-wheeler	1000

 

Other tips for you

Apart from the list of fines mentioned above, here a few additional tips for your benefit:

1. Include add-ons to your comprehensive bike insurance This provides enhanced coverage to you and your bike.
2. Make sure your vehicle’s PUC certificate is up to date and has not expired as you could get fined if caught by the authorities.
3. When taking a turn at signals or junctions, switch on the turn indicator as it signals the other vehicles to slow down or avoid blocking your lane.
4. Avoid using fancy number plates on your vehicle as they may not be allowed by the RTO.
5. If your vehicle has halogen headlights, do not replace them LED headlights as it could be considered illegal, and you could get fined by the traffic authorities.
6. If you own a commercial vehicle, make sure you have all the necessary permits required to operate the vehicle. Also make sure that your vehicle is authorised for its intended purpose or else you risk having the permits cancelled.
7. Avoid falsifying details when you file a claim for your policy. If you are found providing fabricated details by your insurer, you could get fined or have your policy cancelled.*
8. If you are learning to drive a car, you are required to put up learning stickers on your car to notify drivers around you about the same. Also, try not to drive a car without the supervision of an experienced driver when learning to drive.

Conclusion

Follow all the rules and regulations when you are driving your vehicle in Bengaluru. Ensure to maintain road safety for those around you and safeguard yourself from accidents with the help of vehicle insurance. The policy provides financial compensation for damages and injuries. *Standard T&C apply Insurance is the subject matter of solicitation. For more details on benefits, exclusions, limitations, terms, and conditions, please read the sales brochure/policy wording carefully before concluding a sale.