Penalties and Fines For Road Traffic Rules Violations and Offences – Mumbai

Traffic rules, when broken, attract fines and penalties, be they in Mumbai or any other city. Year after year, these penalties are getting stiffer in Mumbai and other metropolitan locations around. In many sections, the fines have doubled in the last few years, and repeated offences may attract more hefty fines and jail terms too.

Below are all the traffic violations and related fines (including repeated penalties and charges) as per laws related to motor vehicle rules and regulations, which are the ‘Motor Vehicles Driving Regulations’ (MVDR), ‘Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Rules’ (MMVR), ‘Central Motor Vehicles Rules’ (CMVR), and ‘Motor Vehicles Act’ (MVA). 

In many violation cases, fines and penalties are decided by the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Rules, and the city motor vehicle act does not apply. These are called ‘Non Compoundable’ penalties. If a person has violated a traffic rule that is ‘Non Compoundable’ as per the Motor Vehicle Act, that person has to visit court to pay the fine (Challan).

Central Motor Vehicle Rules come into effect compared to state motor vehicle rules. So the minimum fine imposed by the Central Motor Vehicle Act applies, and state-level penalties are not applied. Violator needs to visit the court to get details and pay the challan amount or face the imprisonment (Whichever applies). Subsequent or repeated Offence penalty may be double in few cases like Speeding or Racing, Dangerous driving etc.

Fines and Penalties Listed by Mumbai Traffic Police for Year 2019 - 2020
Fines and Penalties Listed by Mumbai Traffic Police for Year 2019 – 2020
Fines for Road Offences
Fines for Road Offences

Driving License Related Violations and Fines

Driving Without valid license and below 16 Years of Age : Rs.5000.
Driving with Disqualified License, i.e. A person driving any vehicle for which he/she is disqualified at RTO test or otherwise for any other reasons and is not allowed to hold or get any driving license and still driving a vehicle: Rs. 10000.
Driver found with two licenses in his name: Rs. 750.
Driver Failed to produce valid driving license on demand (public service vehicle), Driver permitted to produce within 48 hours of demand: Rs. 500 (Rs. 1500 for repeated violations).
If Owner of vehicle permitted a driver to drive a vehicle without valid license, Registered owner is charged: Rs.5000.
Driving vehicle with parking light on: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).

Violations and Penalties Related to Vehicle Registration

Without valid Registration papers for any type of vehicle (Owner will charged): Rs.2000, (Rs.5000 for repeated violations).
Use of military or police colours & registration mark are prohibited: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
If registration number not in four digits: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
If registration number of a taxi is not painted on vehicles dashboard: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
If registration number or letters not as per prescribed measurement: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).

Fines and Penalties Related to Number Plate Violations

When FT Form not submitted to local RTO within seven days of arrival in MS (Only White Number Plate): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Driving or parking a vehicle on public road without number plate ( In Case vehicle is registered but number plate is not displayed.): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Hiding fully/partly number plate by placing load/other goods/: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
If number plate of Motorcycle is not parallel to handle bar: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
If number plate coloured with an Unauthorized colour: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
If trailers rear side number plate is not displayed: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Number Plate Bears Personnel Name or Pictures or Symbols etc.: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) number plate not in middle with illumination: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Rear side number plate of transport vehicle is not Illuminated: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Letters on the number plate are not in English and Figures not in Arabic Numerals: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
If a number plate is broken: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Displaying or inscribing or writing letter / word / figure / picture or symbol on number plate: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Illegal Number plate font and numbers looks like any name or similar, E.g. DADA or MAMA or BABA Etc.: Rs.1000.
Visibility of number plate on front and rear of vehicle: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Number Plates of a transport vehicle is not displayed at all four places of vehicle: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).

Penalties For Traffic Signs & Signal Violations

Motor Vehicle with left hand drive without displaying mechanical or signalling device board at the rear side (owner & driver both): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Turning left/right without hand signal indication : Non Compoundable.
Stopping Vehicle at distance of 5 Meters or less before light signal or ‘GIVE WAY’ or ‘STOP SIGN’ : Non Compoundable.
Jumping traffic signal: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Police manual signal violation: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).

Most Parking Violations are Non Compoundable

(Double parking) Parking the vehicle alongside another parked vehicle : Non Compoundable.
Parking the vehicle on footpath / cycle track or zebra crossing: Non Compoundable.
Parking vehicle on main road where notified speed limit is 50 KM per hour or more: Non Compoundable.
Parking the vehicle opposite another motor vehicle or as obstruction to other vehicle: Non Compoundable.
Parking the vehicle in ‘No Parking’ area: Non Compoundable.
Parking the vehicle away from the edge of the footpath: Non Compoundable.
Parking the vehicle near bus stop / at educational institution / hospital entry or if blocking traffic sign: Non Compoundable.
Parking the vehicle where stopping prohibited/Vehicle abandoned on road: Non Compoundable.
Parking the vehicle in a tunnel: Non Compoundable.
Parking the vehicle in bus lane: Non Compoundable.
Parking the vehicle in front of entrance or exit of property: Non Compoundable.
Parking the vehicle obstructing other vehicle or cause inconvenience to any person: Non Compoundable.
Parking Vehicle within 50 mtr from the edge of Junction or intersection: Non Compoundable.
Park Vehicle on Continuous yellow line Painted on curve side on Road: Non Compoundable.
Park Vehicle in permitted parking place beyond permitted time limit: Non Compoundable.
Parked vehicle is other than permitted specified Category: Non Compoundable.
Not Parking Vehicle as designated in parking lot: Non Compoundable.
No Parking: Non Compoundable.
NO PARKING (Clamping): Non Compoundable.
parking the vehicle obstructing other vehicle or cause inconvenience to any person (Towing): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Parking/Stopping vehicle in a tunnel without genuine reason : Non Compoundable.

Overtaking Offences and Fines

Overtaking/U-Turn/drive backward in a tunnel : Non Compoundable.
Overtaking on a bend/corner/turning : Non Compoundable.
Overtaking within barriers of a railway crossing : Non Compoundable.
Overtaking at junctions/intersections/zebra crossing : Non Compoundable.
Overtaking in School/Hospital/Construction Zone area : Non Compoundable.
Driver crossing white/yellow Solid lane lines at time of overtaking : Non Compoundable.
Giving right turn indicator to following vehicle for overtaking : Non Compoundable.
Overtaking obstructed : Non Compoundable.
Overtaking from left : Non Compoundable.

Violating ‘Stopping Vehicle’ Traffic Rules

Stopping Vehicle on a level Crossing : Non Compoundable.
Stopping the vehicle at mandatory ‘No stopping’ sign : Non Compoundable.
Stopping the vehicle at narrow road : Non Compoundable.
Stopping the vehicle near or on a sharp bend : Non Compoundable.
Stopping Vehicle in an acceleration /Deceleration lane : Non Compoundable.
Stopping the vehicle at bus stand when vehicle is other than bus : Non Compoundable.
Stopping Vehicle on yellow box marked on road : Non Compoundable.
Stopping the vehicle on 5 meters before pedestrian crossing : Non Compoundable.
Not Stopping before stop line: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).

Penalties for Driving ‘Without’ Below Listed

Without valid Insurance (Owner): Rs.2000, (Rs.4000 for repeated Offence).
Driving Without L Board: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Custody of Motor Vehicle without consent of Owner or Removal of Vehicle without legal authority : Non Compoundable.
HMV without cleaner: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Driver without Khaki uniform (PSV other than M.CAB): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Driving Without indicator: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Without valid permit (Driver & owner or person in charge of the vehicle): Rs.10000.
Without Cab Drivers I-Card (All Cab): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Without valid fitness certificate (Driver): Rs.2000, (Rs.5000 for repeated violations).
Without valid fitness certificate (Owner): Rs.2000, (Rs.5000 for repeated violations).
Without Red Tail Lamp or light: Rs.1000.
Without Parking Light: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Without valid Insurance: Rs.2000, (Rs.4000 for repeated Offence).
Without Uniform (Non-Meter Tourist/Cab): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Without Prescribed Uniform (Tourist Cab): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Driving Without Wiper: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Without Red Reflector: Rs.1000.
Without Silencer: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Without Mud guard: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Without Side mirror: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Riding without helmet by both Driver & Pillion: Rs.500.
Without Seatbelt: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Without Light after sunset: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Cab / Taxi driver without white Uniform (Motor Cab): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).

Speed Violations Penalties

Speedo Meter Wire fraud detected: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Racing / Speed test violation: Rs.5000, (Rs.10000 for repeated Offence).
Speed violating by driver (2-3 Wheeler): Rs.1000.
Speed violating by driver (Tractor): Rs.15000.
Speed violating by driver (LMV): Rs.2000.
Speed violating by driver (Other Vehicles): Rs.4000.

More ‘Non Compoundable’ Violations and Fines

Heavy vehicles continuously driving in right lane : Non Compoundable.
Carrying Hazardous or Dangerous Goods in contravention to the MV ACT and CMVR Provision : Non Compoundable.
Driving of defective motor vehicle : Non Compoundable.
Drunk and Drive : Non Compoundable.
Dangerous driving : Non Compoundable.
Lane cutting : Non Compoundable.
Wrong side driving : Non Compoundable.
Not Slowing Down at Junction and Zebra Crossing : Non Compoundable.
NO use of mobile phone by trainer while training learner driver : Non Compoundable.
Driving slowly without good and sufficient reason to impede normal traffic flow : Non Compoundable.
Applying sudden brake without genuine reason : Non Compoundable.
Turning left/right without hand signal indication : Non Compoundable.
Stopping Vehicle 5 Mtrs or less before light signal or ‘GIVE WAY’ or ‘STOP SIGN’ : Non Compoundable.

Other Road Offences and Related Penalties

Person driving the vehicle only to extent of use of handheld communication devices (2-3 Wheeler): Rs.10000.
No Entry in One Way: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Drive a motor cycle in excess of seating capacity: Rs.1000.
Obstruction to Driver / Front seating: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Riding on Running Board Outside Vehicle: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Mandatory traffic sign boards not obeyed: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Driver unfit (Physically/Mentally): Rs.1000, (Rs.2000 for repeated violations).
Dazzling Light: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Light not visible: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Honking repeatedly in residential/silence zone area: Rs.1000, (Rs.2000 for repeated violations).
Prohibition on unnecessary use of horn/no honking: Rs.1000, (Rs.2000 for repeated violations).
Vehicles fitted or using multi honed horns giving harsh / shrill / loud or alarming noise / Multi-toned & shrill horn: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Police stop violation: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Unsafe-dangerous transportation Of goods: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Unsafe goods beyond body (2-3 Wheeler): Rs.1000, (Rs.3000 for repeated violations).
Unsafe Towing – 2-wheeler towed by another vehicle: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Tinted glasses /Black Film: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
TV/video set on dashboard: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Tyres not in good and sound condition: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Unauthorized Interference with vehicle: Rs.1000.
Refusal to ply auto Rickshaw or to carry passenger: Rs.50.
Refusal to ply taxi / bus or to carry passenger: Rs.200.
Stop out of stand: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Insufficient fuel: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Excess passenger 1: Rs.200.
Excess passengers 2: Rs.400.
Excess passengers 3: Rs.600.
Excess passengers 4: Rs.800.
Excess passengers 5: Rs.1000.
Meter flag down on stand (Motor Cab): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Carry cleaner in permit vehicle (Motor Cab): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Faulty Meter (Motor Cab): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Shouting for passenger (Motor Cab): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Driver Smoking while on duty (Motor Cab): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Obstruction to driver for carrying animal/thing (Goods Carrier): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Driving vehicle on Footpath/Cycle track without Permission of Police Officer: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Failed to Produce Documents Within 15 Days of Demand in Writing: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Advertisement on transport MV w/o RTO permission: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Using word / figure / drawing / sticker on vehicle (press / police / polite / advocate / etc.) on non-transport MV: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Vehicle creating undue noise or alarming sound when in motion: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Disobedience of Police order /direction: Rs.750.
Road safety standards violation ( 2-3 Wheeler): Rs.1000, (Rs.3000 for repeated violations).
Valid Badge not in the name of HMV passenger carrier driver: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Unsafe goods beyond body No White reflector disc & additional Red lamp attached at the rear.: Rs.1000.
Failed to display valid badge(PSV other than M.CAB): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Load extends to height beyond Limits/projection of load ( 2-3 Wheeler): Rs.1000, (Rs.3000 for repeated violations).
Right side door not locked – Rickshaw: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Unclean vehicle (Motor Cab): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Using word / figure / drawing / sticker on vehicle (press / police / polite / advocate / etc.) on transport MV: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Learner Driver not accompanied with trainer: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Restrictions on driving with gear disengaged/ Driving with neutral gear in ghats. (2-3 wheeler): Rs.1000, (Rs.3000 for repeated violations).
Permit Holder MV – Name and Address of the operator not painted or firmly affixed to every vehicle: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Failed to produce valid PUC: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Driver found watching digital motion pictures/videos while driving (Except route navigation): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Excess number of persons sitting in cabin of goods carriage: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Unclean vehicle (public service vehicle): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Child up to 12 years age not provided seat with appropriate child restraint system: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Loud music played in vehicle: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Restrictions on driving backwards/in reverse direction: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Driving backwards/in reverse direction on road/in a parking/any other public place: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Carriage of persons in goods vehicle: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Dangerous projection: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Misbehaviour towards passenger & others (motor cab): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Restrictions to carry dangerous substances/explosive/highly inflammable substance on Public Service Vehicle: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Allowing any person animal or thing to be in the space reserved for driver (PSV other than M.CAB): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Shouting for passenger (PSV other than M.CAB): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Smoking while on duty (PSV other than M.CAB): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Misbehaviour towards passenger & others (PSV other than M.CAB): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Unnecessarily delay the journey (PSV other than M.CAB): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Failed to display Badge (HMV passenger carrier): Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Form No. 19 duplicate copy not produced.: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Identification card Issued by Dealer not produced: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Original T.C. Not produced: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Causing danger, obstructions or undue inconvenience to other users of public place or to the passengers by allowing the vehicle to be abandoned or to remain at rest on any public place.: Rs.500, (Rs.1500 for repeated Offence).
Not providing way for emergency vehicles (Fire service or ambulance).: Rs.10000.
Unsafe goods beyond body (Other than 2-3 Wheeler): Rs.2000, (Rs.5000 for repeated violations).
Road safety standards violation ( Other than 2-3 Wheeler): Rs.2000, (Rs.5000 for repeated violations).
Load extends to height beyond Limits/projection of load ( other than 2-3 Wheeler): Rs.2000, (Rs.5000 for repeated violations).
Restrictions on driving with gear disengaged/ Driving with neutral gear in ghats. (Other than 2-3 wheeler): Rs.2000, (Rs.5000 for repeated violations).
Person driving the vehicle only to extent of use of handheld communication devices (LMV): Rs.2000, (Rs.10000 for repeated violations).
Person driving the vehicle only to extent of use of handheld communication devices (Other Vehicles): Rs.4000, (Rs.10000 for repeated violations).
Excess passengers 6: Rs.1200.
Excess passengers 7: Rs.1400.
Excess passengers 8: Rs.1600.
Excess passengers 9: Rs.1800.
Excess passengers 10: Rs.2000.

Source & Updates on traffic rules Official : State Traffic Police Website.

See Also :

  1. Mumbai Traffic Rules
  2. Driving Rules in Mumbai
  3. Road Safety Guidelines
  4. Few Frequently Breached Traffic Rules
  5. RTO Offices in Mumbai
  6. How to get Learners License Online
  7. Commercial Vehicles Fitness Certificate
  8. Vehicle number series and its RTO location
  9. Vehicles Number Plate Rules
  10. Traffic Police Helplines
  11. White Yellow Lines in Centre of Road


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2 Replies to “Penalties and Fines For Road Traffic Rules Violations and Offences – Mumbai

  1. The cops take advantage of the powers and scare the people with saying any amount which is not even relevant to the charges , if shown them the prices according to the Google , they say you know more and looking forward to fool people. 1start cop from versova named Raju. Must be thought the prices before sent out to help others

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