• By Divanshi Sharma
  • Thu, 23 May 2024 02:03 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Traffic Challans Online: In metropolitan cities, traffic challans (fines) are issued to people unknowingly several times. However, many people knowingly also break traffic rules frequently that result in numerous challans being issued by the traffic police daily. Hence, we have outlined specific violations that result in a court challan, based on information from the Delhi Traffic Police website. Make sure that you are not making these mistakes to avoid paying a challan. 

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Don’t Ignore Road Signs

At traffic lights, there are zebra crossings and stop signs indicating where vehicles should halt. However, many drivers ignore these signs, violating Section 184 of the Motor Vehicle Act and face court challans as a consequence.

No Underage Driving 

If a person under 18 years of age (a juvenile) commits a traffic offense, the police take action under Motor Vehicle Act 199A, issuing a court challan.

Don’t Drive Old Vehicles 

Driving a diesel vehicle older than 10 years or a petrol vehicle older than 15 years is against the law under sections 39/192/207 of the Motor Vehicle Act. The traffic police issue a court challan for this violation.

Don’t Ignore Traffic Signals 

Ignoring traffic signals and jumping a red light can lead to a court challan under section 184 of the Motor Vehicle Act. The same section applies if someone overtakes vehicles incorrectly, resulting in challan being issued by the authorities. 

Don’t Drive Recklessly

Dangerous driving or driving in the wrong direction is another serious offense under section 184 of the Motor Vehicle Act, which results in a court challan from the traffic police.

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Don’t Drink And Drive

Lastly, driving under the influence of alcohol is a violation of section 185 of Motor Vehicle Act. Despite several warning signs on the road by the authorities against drunk driving, if you are caught driving while being intoxicated then a court challan will be issued.