Frequently Asked Questions

What documents should a driver carry when driving?
Driving license, Registration Certificate, Taxation Certificate, PUC Certificate, Insurance Certificate, Fitness Certificate & Permit (incase of transport vehicles)

What are the consequences for driving without a license?
The defaulter is liable to be prosecuted in a criminal court with fine up to Rs 500, three months imprisonment or both.

When can the authorities detain a vehicle?
When: Vehicle being driven by an individual without valid driving license, Vehicle being driven without registration, Transport vehicle being driven without Permit Vehicle being driven without payment of Tax, Improper/suspicious registration. No number plate.

What is the punishment for drunken driving/driving under the influence of any drug?
If a driver is caught driving a vehicle with alcohol in his blood exceeding 30 mg per 100 ml or he is under the influence of a drug to such an extent that he is incapable of exercising proper control over the vehicle, the following will be the punishments: •   First Offence: Imprisonment up to 6 months or fine up to RS 2000 or both •   Subsequent Offence: Imprisonment up to 2 years or fine up to RS 3000 or both

Under what conditions is the towing of a vehicle allowed?
Vehicle abandoned or left unattended, Parked in a parking restricted zone, Parked in a way causing inconvenience to other road users

What are the duties of a driver when his vehicle is involved in an accident resulting in death/bodily injury/damage to property?
Arrange for medical help, Inform the police, Incase the vehicle is carrying dangerous goods, keep everyone away, avoid smoking in the vicinity and take emergency action as displayed on the vehicle.

What is the meaning of the odd and even parking board ? Does it relate to date or day of the month /week?
The odd and even day parking relates to the date of the month & not the day of the month/week.

What is the rule regarding seat belts? Is it binding using seat belts while driving in interior areas or by lanes?
The driver and the person seated in the front seat must wear the seat belts while vehicle is in motion ( U/S 138 CMVR r/w 177 MVA . It has been made compulsory to the manufacturers from the year 1995 to provide the seat belts to the vehicles. It is binding on occupants to wear the seat belts whenever vehicle is in motion.

What is the rule for tinted glasses?
Ans. The glass of windscreen and rear window of every motor vehicle shall be maintained in such a way that visual transmission of light is not less than 70% and side windows shall be maintained in such a way that visual transmission of light is not less than 50% and shall confirm to Indian Standards.

How do I pay my traffic fine?
You can go to the respective Ttraffic Chowkey up to 3 days show your L-Tem Pay the fine get a proper receipt. After 3 days you can go to fine collection counter at Traffic H.Q. at Sir Pochkhanwala Road, Worli, Mumbai.

Who is authorised to collect the traffic fine on the spot.
Any Traffic branch officer of and above the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police duly authorised with a receipt book.