The Chandigarh Traffic Police is known for their challans. The Traffic police department of Chandigarh Police is all praises when it comes to effectively managing public traffic on city roads. But, let’s talk about a common man – residents of Chandigarh who often have to pay challan due to some violation or the other.
Chandigarh traffic police has collected around Rs 1.35 Crore from challans for different traffic violations in just first 5 months of 2017. As per a report published in The Tribune, Chandigarh Traffic Police has issued approx 34, 854 challans for various traffic-related offences. Taking strict action against frequent violators, the department has suspended the driving licences of as many as 3, 040 drivers till May 31.
Major Violations
- Using mobile phones while driving.
- Overspeeding (Driving above the permissible limit).
- Drunken driving (Driving under the influence of liquor, above permissible limit).
- Overloading.
Surprising though, the Traffic Police Department of Chandigarh has issued only 43 challans for under-age driving whereas a lot of youngsters are seen on the roads breaking traffic rules and risking their and other’s lives on road. License of 3, 040 drivers has been suspended for a duration of three months.
Traffic Challan List & Rates – Chandigarh Traffic Police
- Using mobile phone while driving
First Offence Rs 1000
Subsequent offence Rs 2000
- Over-speeding
First Offence Rs 700
Subsequent offence Rs 1200
- Drunken Driving –
First Offence – –
Subsequent offence – –
- Overloading
First Offence Rs 1000
Subsequent offence Rs 2000
In case of Non-transport vehicle Carrying > regd. Seating capacity
First Offence Rs 300
Subsequent offence Rs 600
- Jumping Red/Yellow Light
First Offence Rs 300
Subsequent offence Rs 600
- Wrong parking
First Offence Rs 300
Subsequent offence Rs 600
In case the vehicle requires towing the fine is as per the vehicle.
- Crossing Zebra Line
First Offence Rs 300
Subsequent offence Rs 600
- Driving without helmet
First Offence Rs 300
Subsequent offence Rs 600
- Driving without seat belt
First Offence Rs 300
Subsequent offence Rs 600
- Underage Driving without licence
First Offence Rs 500
Subsequent offence Rs 500
- Expired third party insurance
First Offence (Two wheeler) Rs 500
Subsequent offence (Two wheeler) Rs 1000
First Offence (Non transport vehicle) Rs 700
Subsequent offence (Non transport vehicle) Rs 1000
- Smoking while driving
First Offence Rs 300
Subsequent offence Rs 600
Some Costly Traffic Challans in Chandigarh
Offence id 68 – Number plate not according to pattern / w/o number plate of two wheeler –
First offence – Rs 2000
Subsequent offence – Rs 5000
Offence id 68 A – Number plate not according to pattern / w/o number plate of tsr/four & above wheeler –
First offence – Rs 3000
Subsequent offence – Rs 6000
Offence id 60, 61, 62 – Blowing pressure horn/multi-toned horn, blowing horn needlessly/continuously, sounding the horn in silence zone
First offence – Rs 1000
Subsequent offence – Rs 2000
Offence id 70 – Unauthorized alteration in engine/basic structure of two wheeler
First offence – Rs 2000
Subsequent offence – Rs 5000
Offence id 70 A – Unauthorized alteration in engine/basic structure of tsr/four & abov
First offence – Rs 3000
Subsequent offence – Rs 6000
Offence id 70 A – Using defective veh. Dangerous for others – Parking Light/Head Light/Tail Light/Brake Light/Unlit Load Projection/Indicator Light Etc
First offence – Rs 1000
Subsequent offence – Rs 2000
Offence id 8 – W/o RC of two wheeler
First offence – Rs 2000
Subsequent offence – Rs 5000
Offence id 8 A – Without registration certificate of 4-wheeler.
First offence – Rs 3000
Subsequent offence – Rs 6000
Some of the challans in Chandigarh you might not even know
- Reversing more than necessary for turning/in a manner causing danger.
- Front and rear lights are not switched on during driving.
- A Failure to keep mandatory accessories and spare headlamp bulbs/fuses etc.
- Unauthorized use of spot light/fog light/search light/dazzling light.
- Motorcycle w/o proper footrest/rear-wheel guard/permanent hand grip.
- An unattended vehicle with engine running. (In start form).
- Failure to keep safe distance from other vehicles.
A quick Traffic rule suggestion: Obey traffic rules, they are not for harassment, humiliation or wasting your precious time but all these rules are to save precious lives on roads. The best way to avoid getting challaned is to abide by the traffic rules.
The rates above have been referred to the official website of Chandigarh traffic Police. However, the charges may differ and are at the sole direction of Traffic Department of Chandigarh Police.
Source: Chandigarh Traffic Police
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