Now, ₹2,000 fine if helmet strap untied or BSI mark missing: Check details

Apart from the above-mentioned violations for motorcyclists, you may have to face a huge fine of ₹20,000 for overloading the vehicle.

Published on: May 19, 2022, 14:38:59 IST

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In order to control violation of traffic rules and reduce road accident fatalities, the latest update to the 1998 Motor Vehicles Act has added an instant fine of up to ₹2,000 for two-wheeler riders breaking rules on wearing helmets improperly. These can be imposed regardless of whether the riders are wearing helmets, <i>livehindustan</i> reported.

The new Act has substantially increased penalties for traffic violations such as drunk driving, driving without helmets. (HT Photo)

Fines up to ₹2,000 can be imposed under the following circumstances:

> If you are wearing a helmet but the band/buckle is untied while driving a motorcycle or scooter, you will have to pay a fine of ₹1,000.

> If your helmet does not have BSI (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification you may be charged with a ₹1,000 fine.

> If you violate other traffic rules, such as jumping the red light, you will pay a hefty ₹2,000 fine despite wearing a helmet.

A ₹20,000 will have to be paid if…

Apart from the above-mentioned violations for motorcyclists, you may have to face a huge fine of ₹20,000 for overloading the vehicle. An additional fine of ₹2,000 per tonne will also have to be paid for doing so.

How to know if invoice has been deducted

-Go to https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in.

-Select 'Check Challan Status'.

-You will get the option of challan number, vehicle number and driving license number (DL).

-Select vehicle number.

-Fill in required information and click on 'get detail'.

-Now the challan status will appear.

How to fill traffic challan online

-Go to https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/.

-Fill the required details and captcha related to the challan and click on Get Details.

-A new page will open, on which the details of the challan will be given.

-Find the challan you want to pay for.

-Along with the challan, the option of online payment will appear, click on it.

-Fill in the payment related information > Confirm payment. Now your online challan has been filled.

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