Traffic violations and fines
- Divagaran T
We hear of road accidents, traffic rule violations pretty frequently nowadays. Recently, when I was traveling in my vehicle near the Gemini Flyover, I was caught by a rude Traffic Police for violating the stop line. The signal was there immediately after taking a ‘U’ turn near the flyover. So, it was difficult to notice the signal and stop the vehicle accordingly.
I tried to explain the situation for the violation but he started to scold me like anything and never heard my part of the story. The traffic police made me wait for 30 minutes saying nothing and not listening to my words. Finally he asked me to pay a fine of 200 Rs for violating the stop line. He also asked me to wait till the Sub-Inspector comes. It was getting late for my office. That was the first day of my new job. I just didn’t have a second thought and paid him Rs. 200 without getting any receipt for payment and left the place.
After narrating this incident to my father that night, he told me that the fine for stop line violation is only Rs. 50!!!!! I was shocked hearing this. The Traffic Police thoroughly cheated me that day. The next day I went to the Traffic Inspector and asked him about this. He just replied that I was over speeding dangerously (I have only a TVS XL Super which doesn’t go above 40 Kmph and also as it was a ‘U’ turn, there is no chance for over speeding). He also added that my fine should have been Rs. 1000. I couldn’t speak anything more.
Then I learnt the lesson “Always pay the exact fine for traffic violations and that too with a receipt”. Here are some of the common violations and the maximum fine for that:
If anyone is involved in disrespectful accident suspend license for 6 Months or fine of Max Rs. 1000.
If Anyone Breaks Marked Lanes Spot/Mail Fine Of Max Rs. 500
If Anyone Crosses The Stop Line Spot Fine Of Max Rs. 50
If Anyone Is Found To Increase Road Jams Spot Fine Of Max Rs. 100
If Anyone Is Found Speeding Above Limits Spot/Mail Fine Of Max Rs. 500
If Anyone Is Responsible For Road Fatalities Leads To Automatic Permanent Cancellation Of License & Spot/Mail Fine Of Max Rs. 5000
For Any Kind Of Road Accident/Incident Min Fine Will Be Rs. 25
The Government has made helmet wearing compulsory for the driver and the pillion rider. We don’t care about our head as much as we care about other things. It’s a proven fact that helmet wearing reduces the damage to the brain when involved in accidents. Wearing of helmets is a good move in the right direction. And remember the fine for this violation is Rs. 100 for first time violation and Rs. 300 for second offence (As given in “The Hindu”).
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Excellent blog… very informative…
U r right – most people don’t know abt. the fine amount they need to pay and the content u have posted is really informative. People r always in a hurry to reach their destination – so they think it’s better to pay the amount they ask for, without arguing with them – And for sure arguing with them is goin to have no effect. They would turn deaf to all our comments. I heard they r trying to implement monitoring systems using camera (as done abroad) at important places in Chennai (they have chosen some 6 places). If we have such systems then there will be no chance for the traffic police to say some absurd reasons like goin at high speed or crossing stop line etc. for there would be a proof to clearly state what the police claimed was wrong.(Remember any mistake we do will also be recorded!!!!
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Hi,
I just cant believe this, I too went through the same experience yesterday. On Anna Salai its very difficult to find out which is one way. After finishing British Council training program I had to proceed to Alwarpet for a meeting late evening and when i got the signal i tried to take a U turn thinking it is allowed. But it was not and I was caught by the traffic police who were standing near by. No amount of talk could convince the three hefty guys and I was forced to pay Rs.300/- As I was in such a hurry for the meeting, I didnt even ask for the rate sheet, I paid the amount (lucky I had only that amount with me) The guys had a wonderful time harassing me and seeing me so upset as this is the first time I made a mistake. After I reached home, i went thro the rate sheet and to my utter shock and disbelief I found it that I had to pay only Rs.50/- for the violation. Now how can this be? How can they cheat the public and mint money like this without adhering to the rules. We are charged for breaking the rules but what do we do to them for breaking their rules of correctly charging. What can be done about this? I feel terrible as I have overpaid and I want my hard earned money back.
Its true Gloria that this is happening pretty frequently…
oops you are just another victim.. those fuckers fined me 200 for not wearing helmet , even i had it in my hand but just wasnt wearing it at the moment they caught me.. those lamers fined me 200 and i didnt ask for any receipt as i was in damn hurry..
later my friend informed me its just 100 bucks for not wearing helmet.. damn
its good