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Traffic Violations and Penalties in India

Posted on June 4, 2019 by TSB Super Admin

The rules and regulations for Indian drivers named “Rules of the Road Regulation’ came into effect in 1989. Since then these rules have been amended time and again to include the changes in the growing traffic and road networks.

The Indian Motor Vehicle Act specifies the traffic rules common to all states in India. Motorists have to obey these rules as well as city specific traffic police rules. These rules are applicable to two, three and four wheelers, multi-axle buses and trucks.

The regulations are strictly implemented to maintain discipline and encourage safe driving. A reduction in accidents, smooth flow of traffic and safety of pedestrians are the concern of the traffic police in every city.

Any violations of these laws incur penalties and punishments.Violations are related to driving, traffic signals, parking, vehicle specification, driver behavior, documents etc.

VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

RELATED TO DOCUMENTS

Driving without a valid driving license	Rs 500 and/or imprisonment (3 months)
Vehicle without registration certificate (RC) book	Rs.2000 to Rs.5000 for depending on vehicle type
Nonavailability of documents while driving as specified in the Motor Vehicle Act	Rs. 500
Driving without valid insurance	Rs. 1000 and/or imprisonment (3 months)
Driving without valid permit	Rs. 2000 to Rs 5000 as the case may be
Driving without valid vehicle fitness certificate	Rs. 2000 to Rs 5000 as the case may be
Driving by a person below 18 years (minor)	Rs. 500
Allowing one’s vehicle to be driven by an un-licensed or an under-aged person	Rs. 1000 and/or imprisonment (3 months)
License holder allowing his license to be used by another	Rs. 100 for first offence
Disqualified person applying for license or driving a vehicle	Rs. 500 and/or imprisonment (3 months)
Offences relating to licenses	Rs. 500

RELATED TO DRIVING

Driving without fastening seatbelts	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Over speeding/driving above the speed limits	Rs. 400 for first offence Rs.1000 for subsequent offences
Abetment for over speeding	Rs. 300 for first offence Rs. 500 for subsequent offences
Use of mobile phone while driving	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Driving dangerously/abetment	Rs.1000 for first offence and/or 6 months Rs.2000 for subsequent offences and/or 2 years
Hazardous overtaking	Rs. 100
Failing to give way for overtaking	Rs. 100
Overtaking from the wrong side	Rs. 100
Driving in the centre of the road without keeping left	Rs. 100
Not driving in the proper lane	Rs. 100
Driving against a one way	Rs. 100
Reversing without caution	Rs. 100
Taking U turns during forbidden hours	Rs. 100
Failing to slow down at intersection/ junctions	Rs. 100
Carrying people on footboard	Rs. 100
Overloading on bikes and two-wheelers	Rs. 100
Driving on the footpath	Rs. 100
Obstructing a pedestrian crossing	Rs. 100
Violating the yellow lines	Rs. 100
Violating the stop line	Rs. 100
Violating mandatory road signs	Rs. 100
Non-compliance with traffic signals/sign boards	Rs. 100
Not providing appropriate signals	Rs. 100
Crossing red signal lights	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Driving or allowing to drive a vehicle carrying excess load	Rs. 2000 minimum and additional Rs.1000 per ton of excess load plus charges for offloading excess load
Refusal of driver to submit his vehicle to weighing	Rs. 3000
Driving under the influence of alcohol/abetment	Rs. 2000 for first offence and/or 6 months Rs. 3000 for second offence and/or 2 years
Driving when mentally or physically unfit to drive/its abetment	Rs. 200 for first offence Rs.500 for subsequent offences
Driver permits another person to obstruct his control of the vehicle	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Driver and pillion rider failing to wear helmets	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Abandoning vehicles in public places unattended/Obstructive parking	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Any person in- charge who permits travelling on the running board	Rs. 100 for first offence/ Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Failure to take precautions at Railway crossings	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Carrying explosive and inflammable Substances	Rs.100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Parking a disabled vehicle causing impediment to free flow of traffic	Rs. 50 per hour besides towing charges
Running unauthorized routes without permits	Rs.2000 to Rs.5000for first offence Rs. 10000 for subsequent offences
Causing accident driving a defective vehicle or Trailer	Rs.250 for first offence. Rs.1000 for second offence or imprisonment for three months
Driving in a public place violating prescribed standards for road safety, pollution, noise control	Rs. 1000 for first offence Rs. 2000 for subsequent offences
Violating provisions of MV Act regarding dangerous and hazardous goods	Rs.3000 for first offence and/ or 1 year imprisonment Rs. 5000 for subsequent offences and/or 3 years imprisonment
Racing and speed trials	Rs. 500 and/or 1 month imprisonment

RELATED TO VEHICLE

Driving without number plates	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Improper use of headlights and tail lights	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Using high beam when not required	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Driving without a horn	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Improper use of horn while driving	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Unauthorized alteration of vehicle	Rs.100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Taking a vehicle without authority	Rs.500 and/or imprisonment for 3 months
Absence of wiper	Rs.100
Absence of windscreen, side mirrors	Rs.100
Absence of brake lights or indicators	Rs.100
Absence of spare wheel	Rs.100
Absence of silencer	Rs.100
Park lights not working	Rs.100
Provision of audio-visual equipment affecting road safety and noise control	Rs.1000
Speedometer not working	Rs.100

RELATED TO TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES

Disobeying directions from MV authorities	Rs. 500
Disobeying a traffic policeman in uniform	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent ffences
Disregarding of policeman signals	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Driver/ conductor failing to produce his license, certificates of registration, insurance vehicle permit, fitness on demand to police in a public place or any other officer of the Motor VehiclesDepartment	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
When driver is accused of offence under the MV Act and fails to provide information	Rs.500 for first offence and/or 3 months imprisonment Rs.1000 for subsequent offences and/or 6 months imprisonment
In case of accidents, failure to report to the police, failure to provide information to the insurer and failure to provide medical aid to victims	Rs.500 for first offence and/or 3 months imprisonment Rs.1000 for subsequent offences and/or 6 months imprisonment
Selling of altered vehicles violating MV Act	Rs.500

RELATED TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Ticketless travel in buses	Rs. 500
Failure to produce Drivers Badge in public Transport	Rs. 100
Failure to wear uniform	Rs. 100
Smoking or chewing any intoxicating drug or drink	Rs. 100
Replenishing fuel tank with passengers on board	Rs. 100
Overloading of passengers or luggage	Rs. 500 – Rs.3000 as the case maybe
Non-adherence to time schedule	Rs. 100
Failure to maintain trip sheet	Rs.100
Violating taxi stand rules	Rs.100
Usage of multi toned horn affecting noise Standards	Rs.300
Failure to fit taximeter	Rs. 100
Failure to set taximeter in operation on trips	Rs.100
Carrying persons in excess of seating capacity in goods carriage	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Demanding excess fare by taxi/auto rickshaw	Rs. 100 for first offence Rs.300 for subsequent offences
Carrying animals without providing sufficient space	Rs. 100
Uncivil behavior towards passengers	Rs.100
Absence of first-aid box	Rs.100
Destination board not exhibited/illuminated	Rs. 100
Exhibiting advertisements without sanction	Rs.100
Failure to accept tendered fare	Rs.500
Issue invalid ticket	Rs.500

The basic traffic rules apply to all two-wheelers also. In addition to this, two-wheeler riders should compulsorily wear helmets.

In many states it is stipulated that pillion riders too should wear helmets. Rear view mirrors and indicators are to be used. Pillion riders should not exceed more than one.

Owner of the vehicles driven by juveniles will be held responsible for the offence committed unless they prove that it was without their knowledge or they tried to prevent it.

The registration of the vehicle driven will be cancelled. The juvenile will be tried under the Juvenile Justice Act.

Penalties and fines have been instituted to educate the general public on the do’s and don’ts while driving.

Strict adherence to these rules will help the traffic department to streamline operations reducing risks for drivers, passengers and pedestrians.

How To Reduce School Zone Traffic Congestion

Posted on May 24, 2019March 28, 2024 by TSB Super Admin

Traffic congestion at school zones is a safety concern for all due to queuing up of vehicles and poor visibility ahead. It inconveniences parents, students, school authorities, school bus drivers, police, and the residential neighborhood. The number of school-going students being driven to school by private cars has risen considerably in urban areas. The growth in the use of cars by parents to drop off and pick up students sees fewer children walking or biking to school. Unanticipated traffic and a large number of students at the school gates at a time render all arrangements made by schools ineffective to control traffic congestion.

Steps to Reducing School Zone Traffic Congestion

Vehicle congestion at school entrances conflicts with pedestrians and cyclists coming to school. They may not have access to sidewalks. School parking areas may be unorganized. School buses may block the visibility of pedestrians and cyclists. Parents and motorists may display unruly behavior parking in no-zone areas, double parking, speeding or ignoring traffic restrictions.

A study on the movement of the traffic in and around the school would be the first step before rules for traffic reduction are set in place. Knowing the type of roads around, availability of parking spaces, type of vehicles – vans, buses, cars- that use the road, pedestrian safe ways are a necessity to drawing up traffic plans. 1. Education on Alternative Means of Transport: One of the best ways to ease school zone traffic congestion is to reduce the number of vehicles that converge at school gates during opening and closing times. Parents state traffic hazards, time constraints, distance, and bad weather as reasons for transporting their children to school. Parents have to be educated about the alternate modes of transport their child can avail of. They have to be appraised of the role they have in reducing school zone traffic congestion and increasing student safety. This information can be provided through leaflets or PTA newsletters. Parents and students have to be educated on the benefits of walking or cycling to school. The health aspect and the impact on the environment are to be incorporated into the curriculum so that students understand the concept and are encouraged to walk. The school can reward them with a point system. Students can join walking school bus programs where an adult escorts a group of children along a pre-determined route to school. Children living within walking distance of the school can avail of this method which keeps pedestrian safety in mind. The school bus is the best option for students who live further away from school. Studies show that an approximate number of 38 cars are required to transport an average busload of 45 children. Availing school bus services can reduce traffic congestion at school access points as well as on the roads. Car-pooling is another option for students living in close-by locations. 2. Access points The number of entry and exit points in school has to be regulated. Larger the number of these points, greater will be the congestion. Situating these entrances and exits around the school where the road is bigger or accessibility to parking spaces is nearer will reduce the congestion.

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Students walking or cycling to school have to be provided with separate entrances and exits. This will reduce the risk of accidents and traffic hold-ups around the school. Students should not be allowed to ride their cycles within the school premises. All-access points have to be locked during school hours and opened only when students have to be let in and out. Security guards have to be stationed at all access points. 3. Pick up and Drop off points

Pick up and drop off points have to be designated for cars and buses. A dedicated drop off zone away from the parking area will help in improving traffic flow. The use of alternate routes in and out of school has to be encouraged so that all vehicles do not congregate in one location. School volunteers or staff can escort children from car to school. This will quicken the drop-off process.

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Directing different types of traffic to different locations around the school can help reduction in congestion. Bus pick-up and drop-off are assigned to one area while parents pick and drop in another area. Staff can be provided parking on a different side. 4. Parking

Temporary parking spaces for pick-up and drop-off can be created by using sign-boards for peak hours only. Parking spaces near schools in urban areas can be very limited. Unless the school has a dedicated parking area it is extremely difficult to get parking slots near the school. City councils and district councils may be approached for additional space which might infringe into neighboring areas. Consent of neighbors is essential and hence a plan can be negotiated with them for utilizing the space only during school hours after which it will remain vacant for their use. High school children driving to school have to be given clear instructions and lessons on how to park in the areas assigned to them. 5. Traffic Conditions

The timings of traffic lights in the area can be revised if necessary to suit the school period. This requires coordination with the local traffic authorities and the adjacent residential areas. Re-routing of streets will force drivers to seek alternative routes. ‘No entry’ or ‘One-way’ signs on roads leading to the school can divert traffic away from the school. Road humps can be installed to reduce the speed of vehicles.

Increased police patrolling during peak hours can be of help. Double parking, waiting in no parking zones, parking across driveways and parking too close to pedestrian crossings can be curtailed with patrolling. Doubling of traffic fines for parking offenses and speeding in the school zones are deterrents and reduce congestion. 6. School Timings Start and finish timings for elementary, middle and high school students can be staggered. Though it might prove inconvenient for parents who have children in all sections, the staggering of school timings can reduce traffic to a large extent.

There is no single solution to traffic management to avoid congestions at schools. Traffic issues differ for each school depending on their size and location. Though the general guidelines can be followed each issue has to be analyzed and dealt with accordingly.

Road Traffic Safety Rules In Lebanon – All You Need To Know

Posted on January 25, 2019 by TSB Super Admin

Lebanon has a population of 60, 00000 people of which 85% live in the urban areas. Lack of an efficient public transport system has resulted in an increase in passenger car vehicles on the road…

Irresponsible and negligent driving is the main cause of approximately 1200 deaths a year in traffic accidents alone. Poor road infrastructure also contributes to this statistic.

Traffic rules for drivers as well as pedestrians have been stipulated by the Government. But the authorities have been lax in implementing them.

The following are the rules to ensure driver discipline and safety on the roads.

Driving License Issuance

Driving in Lebanon is on the right-hand side of the road.
The minimum age to obtain a driving license in Lebanon is 18 years.
A driver needs to be 23 years to rent a car, Minimum age to drive commercial vehicles is set at 21 and school buses at 25
Driving Licenses are issued after the candidate passes a mandatory written and practical driving test. They are renewed every 10 years.

Driver rules

Drivers are to
carry a valid driver’s license, registration and insurance documents while
driving.
Drivers cannot
drive motor vehicles without registration and license
Drivers cannot
drive an impounded vehicle.
Drivers should
comply with the traffic lights, should not overrun the red signal and stop when required
Drivers should
give way to aged and disabled persons and students.
They should
give priority to ambulances, fire engines, police and other government
vehicles.
Drivers should
not use radar detection methods.
Drivers should
not drive under fatigue.
Drivers should
not block intersections.
They should
give preference to vehicles inside of a roundabout.
They should
refrain from making illegal U-turns and performing acrobatics on the road

Speed limit

Speed limits
set by the road safety authorities in Lebanon is a maximum of 50kph in urban
areas and 100kph in rural areas.
Driving under
the speed limit by 20Km/h is not allowed.
Driving over
the speed limit by 60km/h attracts maximum fine, vehicle seizure and a jail
term.
Over-speeding,
racing and dangerous driving are not allowed and are punishable offences.

Drink/Drug driving

Driving under
the influence of alcohol and drugs is prohibited.
Even though the
legal limit in drinking and driving is 0.5g/l, the authorities have adopted 0%
tolerance towards driving after drinking.
A graded fining system exists for driving
under the influence of blood alcohol concentration levels of 0.5-0.8g/l,
0.8-1g/l, and for above 1g/l heavy fines, seizure of vehicle and jail term is
imposed.
No open alcohol
containers are permitted in a vehicle on road.

Vehicle safety rules

Seat belts are compulsory
for both front and rear passengers in all vehicles.
Helmets are compulsory
for cyclists and motor-cycle riders.
Cyclists should
use side mirrors.
Cars should not
have dark tinted windows.
Vehicles on the
road should have their light on at all times.
Using mobile phones while driving is
prohibited. A hands-free system can be used.
Signal lights
and high beam lights are to be used only when necessary.
Hazard lights
have to be switched on when the vehicle is broken down or when there is an
obstruction on the road.
Hazard triangle
in the vehicle is mandatory.
Dangling any
part of the body outside while the vehicle is in motion is not allowed.
Registration
plates have to be displayed clearly on the vehicles.

Passenger restrictions

Children under
the age of 5 years have to be seated and buckled in a car seat.
Children under
the age of 10 years should not be seated in the front seat and should not be
transported on motor cycles

Parking regulations

On-street
parking is normally allowed for a maximum of two hours.
Vehicles should
not be parked in no-parking zones, pedestrian walkways and crossings or in
slots reserved for the disabled.
Vehicles for
sale should not be displayed or parked in public parking spaces.

Accident rules

A vehicle
involved in an accident has to be moved to the side of the road
Causing
accidents, not stopping immediately or performing a hit and run attract heavy
fines, seizure of vehicles and jail terms.

Pollution rules

Vehicles with
carbon emission beyond the legal limits are penalized.
Noise pollution
and Littering are not permitted.

Pedestrian rules

They have to
respect the traffic signal lights and use the pedestrian crossings
They are to use
assigned bridges and tunnels to cross busy roads.
Entering and
exiting vehicles 25 meters close to intersections, signals or roundabouts in
not permitted.

Violation of each one of the above traffic rules in Lebanon is a punishable offence.

Fines ranging from 200,000 LL to 1,000,000LL are imposed on violators. Major and repeated traffic offences call for imprisonment and confiscation of vehicle and licenses.

If citizens of Lebanon strictly
follow the comprehensive set of traffic rules fatality rate can be reduced.

A change in the attitude of drivers, strict implementation of the rules and a better understanding of safety issues is essential.

Many organizations have been formed to create an awareness of road safety among the people and drivers.

General School Zone Traffic Rules

Posted on October 19, 2017 by TSB Super Admin

Do you intend to provide a better world for the coming generation? A safe and secure world in which accident rates for kids are low. Initiate a conscious effort to follow the traffic rules. Nevertheless, kids often learn from adults and your actions can have a ripple effect in turning them to the traffic rules compliant generation. School zones are at higher risk of accidents and therefore have special regulations.

Not only schools and crossings, but also places where kids hang out are established to be potentially danger zones. Consequently, road safety for children can therefore be assured only with the strict implementation of the traffic rules.

General rules for drivers

1. Slow down your vehicle near school zones. Adhere to the speed limits prescribed. Generally, speed should not exceed 20mph near such risk zones

2. Have greater vigil while driving through areas without sidewalks. Absence of proper sidewalks can lead to obstructed view of pedestrians on the sides. Moreover, kids are vulnerable to such accidents due to their short stature

3. When you take reverse, pay attention to those on the backside. Have an assistant or seek assistance from others in such situations

4. While at stops, ensure that parking lights are on, when you are preparing to side track the vehicle for children to board or alight

5. Switch on the red flashing lights when the bus is at least near 20m from the intended stopping and continue till the bus starts to move again. The extended stop arm should be on display to alert the other vehicles

6. When stopping at the crossing near schools, allow a distance of approximately 10-30 feet between the vehicle and the crossing

7. Safety seats in the bus should be maintained properly and utilized when needed

8. Seat belts to be worn by when so guided

9. School zones are always risky even after school hours, since a lot of kids would be spending time on extracurricular activities such as sports. Hence, it is better to enforce the rules past the school time till the kids are most likely retired to their homes

10. Apart from school zones, be on guard near parks, stadiums, etc. also where children would be gathered to play to ensure road safety for children

General precautionary steps for parents near school zones

1. Ensure that the child knows the traffic safety rules and regulations

2. Find and ask the child to resort to the safest route to the school

3. Helmets and safety gear should be provided, if kids are riding bicycles to reach school

4. Periodically check the kids' bicycle to find the defects or maintenance needs

5. Attend to the repairs immediately

General rules for safety for kids

1. When boarding or alighting the bus, be sure that your bag straps or strings do not get tangled on to the hand rail

2. If by mistake, something fell off the bus, ask the bus driver or alert the assistant. Never jump off the bus to pick the item up

3. Stay away from the bus and form a queue. Board the bus when signalled by the driver. Enforce strict discipline while boarding/alighting the bus

4. Teach children safe walking to and from the bus stops. Also, teach them to be vigilant while crossing the road after alighting from the bus

Other rules to enforce road safety for children

1. Safety signs and symbols to be properly installed. They should be adequately sized and clear enough for the children and driver to observe

2. The colour codes should be strictly followed as to adhere to the legal requirements as well as ensure safety. For example, fluorescent yellow-green colour is utilized as background for all warning signs in the United States. Usually critical signs are so colour coded so as to increase the visibility even in low lights

3. End of the school zone speed limit should also be considered so that drivers would not resort to speeding up the vehicle just after passing by the school

4. If a school bus has stopped on the side of the road, traffic proceeding in the same direction should stop. If the road has fewer than four lanes, ideally traffic on either side should halt

As a matter of fact, creating the awareness, especially among younger kids on traffic rules along with curriculum is perhaps one of the important steps.