Traffic Rules

A heated confrontation between the bureaucrat and the driver of the other car ensues, who staunchly refuses to budge, insisting that police be summoned to address the traffic violation.

Techies breaking traffic rules in Bengaluru could face the music at work

If you are a working professional in Bengaluru guilty of violating traffic rules, you may soon have to explain the transgression to your boss

Road safety in India remains a concern as fatalities rise by 9% on-year in 2022

When compared to the pre-pandemic year of 2019, road accidents in India increased by 2.75 percent, fatalities rose by 11.5 percent and injuries on account of road accidents fell by 1.8 percent in 2022.

MC Exclusive | Safer roads only possible if common man observes traffic rules, says Nitin Gadkari

The ministry is focussing on building wayside amenities for highway travellers, including dormitories, clean toilets and trauma centres.

Know Your Rights-5 | Stopped By The Traffic Police? These Are Your Rights

Did you know a traffic police officer cannot charge you a fine if he doesn’t have a challan book or machine? Well, there are many more such rights that you as a citizen have! Watch this video to find out.

No fine for flouting traffic rules in Gujarat during Diwali, announces state government

Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi made this announcement on Friday.

Delhi: Vehicle owners sans PUC certificate may face suspension of RC

The Delhi Transport Department is issuing notices to owners whose vehicles do not have a valid PUCC, warning that if they do not get the certificate within a week, their registration certificates may be suspended.

Time to buckle up! A look at history of seat belts and why wearing them is important

Nitin Gadkari, minister for road transport and highways, has announced that a penalty will be levied on passengers not wearing seat belts in the rear seats in cars. We take a look at the history of seat belts, why wearing them is important and countries where it is mandatory.

‘Girlfriend waiting’ to ‘left stove on’: Twitter shares creative excuses for traffic violations

Delhi Police asked citizens to share their most creative excuses for violating traffic rules, and Twitter users delivered in droves.

'32GB phone carrying 31.9GB data': Telangana Police uses viral video to spread road safety awareness

In the video, a man is seen riding an over-loaded bike precariously. But while there is hardly any place for the man to sit, he is wearing a helmet.

Coronavirus pandemic | Delhi Police will notify traffic violators via SMS, speed post now

A camera-based violation detection application and tripod-mounted laser speed gun cameras are being used to keep a tab on traffic rule violators.

Motor Vehicles Act: Man fined twice within a minute for same traffic violation

After clearing off the fine amount of the first e-challan, the man got one more challan fining him Rs 1,000 this time for the same traffic rule violation.

Traffic rule violating woman from Delhi let go by police after she threatens to commit suicide

When the officials stopped her, they say she started creating a scene and shouting at the cops.

Lineman cuts power supply of police station after getting fined for not wearing helmet

The police station did not clear their bills since January 2016, and the amount pending was a whopping Rs 6,62,463.

Reporter's Take | Traffic violations to attract hefty penalties under new Motor Vehicle Bill

The penalty for not wearing a helmet or using a phone while driving/riding is likely to attract two to five times the existing fines.

Swipe card to pay fine for traffic offence in Mumbai

Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Milind Bharambe said the initiative would be launched in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on January 12.

Pune: Army jawans clash with traffic policemen

A major clash took place between some Army personnel and traffic policemen in Pune on Tuesday night. Two jawans on a motorcycle allegedly beat up traffic policemen after they were stopped from going into a no-entry zone.