The Maharashtra Traffic Police issues challans to motorists who violate traffic rules. Challans can be issued in person by a traffic police officer, or they can be issued electronically through the e-Challan system. The e-Challan system allows motorists to pay their challans online. Motorists can also check the status of their challans online. The fines for traffic violations in Maharashtra vary depending on the severity of the violation. Motorists who fail to pay their challans may be subject to further penalties, such as the impoundment of their vehicle.

Some common traffic violations and their corresponding fines are as follows.

Maharashtra Traffic Police Challan RTO Fine Rates List 2023

Driving without insurance
Rs.2000/-

Driving without a valid driving license
Rs.5000/-

Driving without helmet
Rs.1000/-

Triple riding on two-vehicle
Rs.1000/-

Failure to intimate change of the address of the vehicle owner
For the first offense: Rs.500/-
For repeat offense: Rs.1500/-

Driving a vehicle registered in another state for more than 12 months
For the first offense: Rs.500/-
For repeat offense: Rs.1500/-

Disqualified person driving a vehicle
Rs.10000/-

Racing
For the first offense: Rs.5000/-
For repeat offense: Rs.10000/-

Driving when mentally or physically unfit to drive
For the first offense: Rs.1000/-
For repeat offense: Rs.2000/-

Not giving passage to emergency vehicles
Rs.10000/-

Carrying explosive/inflammable substances
Rs.10000/-

Over-speeding
For Light motor vehicle (LMV): Rs.1000/-

Violation of road regulations
Rs.1000/-

Driving uninsured vehicle
Rs.2000/-
Driving a vehicle without registration Rs.2000/-

Drunken driving - Rs.10000/-

Using a mobile phone while driving
For the first offense: Rs.5000/-
For repeat offense: Rs.10000/-

Dangerous/rash driving
For the first offense: Rs.5000/-
For repeat offense: Rs.10000/-

Disobey of traffic signals
For first offence: Rs.5000/-
For repeat offense: Rs.10000/-

Minor driving vehicle
Rs.25000/-

Parking in ‘no parking zone
For the first offense: 500/-
For repeat offense: Rs.1500/-

Driving without a number plate
For the first offense: Rs.500/-
For repeat offense: Rs.1500/-

Carrying excess luggage
For the first offence: Rs.500/-
For repeat offense: Rs.1500/-

Here are some tips for avoiding traffic challans:

• Obey all traffic rules.
• Be aware of your surroundings and drive defensively.
• Don't drink and drive.
• Park in designated areas.
• By following these tips, you can help to keep our roads safe and avoid getting a traffic challan.

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