Gujrat Traffic Fines: An In-depth Guide

Gujarat is located on the western coast of India. One of the heavily industrialised states in the country, Gujarat has seen rapid development in the last 30-40 years. As the state has attracted many businesses, it has also led to the development of both urban and rural areas. While this created employment and working opportunities for the people living there, it has caused a sudden rise in the number of vehicles on the road. To deal with this sudden increase and maintain a peaceful order, the Gujarat state government implemented the changes brought into the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. Let us see how the changes to the traffic rules in Gujarat impact vehicle owners.

All you need to know about traffic rules in Gujarat

In 2019, the Indian government took the decision of amending the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. This was keeping in mind the gradual increase in the number of vehicles on road. As more people purchase four- and two-wheelers, it is tied directly to the increase in the number of road accidents. Since Gujarat is witnessing a growth in development and an increase in the population, the burden on the authorities also increases to ensure the roads are safe for driving. For this, the amendments done to the Act in 2019 were implemented in the state. Here are some of the major changes carried out to the traffic fines in Gujarat:

Type of offence	Vehicle	Fine in Rs.
Not having a license	Four- and Two-wheeler	2000 for two-wheelers   3000 for four-wheelers
Not wearing a seatbelt	Car	500
Not wearing a helmet	Bike/Scooter	500
Using a vehicle while being physically or mentally unfit	Four- and Two-wheeler	1000 for first offence     2000 for repeated offences
Driving despite being disqualified from driving	Four- and Two-wheeler	10,000
Riding your vehicle on the footpath	Two-wheeler	500 for first offence   1500 for repeated offences
Allowing a minor to drive the vehicle	Four- and Two-wheeler	25,000   (including 3-yearprison sentence and deregistration of the vehicle for 1 year. No license for the said minor till the age of 25)
Driving a vehicle without insurance	Four- and Two-wheeler	2000 for first offence 4000 for repeat offences
Breaking the traffic signal	Four- and Two-wheeler	1000 for first offence   5000 for repeated offences   (Might also include a prison sentence of 6 months to 1-year)
Driving in the opposite lane	Four-wheeler	3000 for first offence
Talking or texting on the phone	Four- and Two-wheeler	500 for first offence   1000 for repeated offences
Racing your vehicle without permission from the government	Four- and Two-wheeler	5000 for first offence   10,000 for repeat offences

 

Helpful tips for you to remember

As a vehicle owner in Gujarat, the following tips can help you maintain road safety while at the same time reducing the chances of accidents involving your vehicle:

1. If you changed your vehicle insurance provider, you can get your existing NCB transferred from your previous insurer.
2. If you shift to another location or change your contact details, it is your responsibility to inform your car insurance provider about the said changes through an endorsement. This ensures your details remain up-to-date in their records*.
3. If you are looking to purchase bike insurance, opt for online purchase. Its quicker, can be done from anywhere and offers you savings on your purchase.*
4. If your vehicle is beyond the approved age limit by the authorities, get the vehicle scrapped.
5. Do not make illegal U-turns. If caught, you could get heavily fined by the authorities. Secondly, making sudden U-turns could cause major accidents where personal and public property could get damaged.
6. In the event of an accident caused by your vehicle, avoid fleeing from the location. This could attract action not just from the authorities, but also legal action from the third-party who vehicle you damaged.
7. Do not drive your vehicle if you are intoxicated. Opt for public transport instead to avoid causing any major incident.
8. Do not try to bribe traffic official if your vehicle and documentation is checked by them. You could lose your license or your vehicle could get deregistered for a certain time period.

Conclusion

With these rules, you can ensure that your experience driving on Gujarat roads will be smoother. Following these rules may help your co-passengers and other motorists on the roads have a pleasant experience. Do remember that you need to insure your vehicle with a vehicle insurance policy as it financially safeguards you and your vehicle from on-road accidents. Moreover, having at least third-party insurance coverage helps you comply with the mandate set by the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 and avoid third-party liabilities. *Standard T&C apply Insurance is the subject matter of solicitation. For more details on benefits, exclusions, limitations, terms, and conditions, please read the sales brochure/policy wording carefully before concluding a sale.