From March 1, 2025, India has implemented stricter traffic rules with fines increased up to 10 times. These changes aim to curb reckless driving and ensure road safety. Violators now face hefty fines, license suspension, community service, and even jail time.

✅ Drunk Driving 🍻
📌 Fine: ₹10,000 or 6 months jail (First offense)
📌 Repeat offense: ₹15,000 fine + 2 years jail

✅ Riding Without a Helmet 🏍️
📌 Fine: ₹1,000
📌 License suspension: 3 months

✅ Seatbelt Violation 🔗

✅ Using Mobile While Driving 📱
📌 Old Fine: ₹500
📌 New Fine: ₹5,000

✅ Driving Without Documents 📜
📌 No License: ₹5,000 fine
📌 No Insurance: ₹2,000 fine
📌 Penalty: 3 months jail & community service

✅ Pollution Certificate Violation 🌫️
📌 Fine: ₹10,000 or 6 months jail

✅ Triple Riding on Two-Wheeler 🚲
📌 Fine: ₹1,000

✅ Rash Driving or Racing 🏎️
📌 Fine: ₹5,000

✅ Not Giving Way to Ambulance 🚑
📌 Fine: ₹10,000

✅ Jumping Red Lights 🚦
📌 Fine: ₹5,000

✅ Overloading Vehicles 🚚
📌 Old Fine: ₹2,000
📌 New Fine: ₹20,000

✅ Underage Driving 🚸
📌 Fine: ₹25,000
📌 Jail: Up to 3 years
📌 Vehicle Registration Canceled
📌 Ban on License till 25 years of age

❓ What happens if I’m caught drunk driving?
✔ First offense: ₹10,000 fine + 6 months jail
✔ Repeat offense: ₹15,000 fine + 2 years jail

❓ What’s the new penalty for riding without a helmet?

❓ Is using a mobile while driving punishable?
✔ Yes! Fine increased to ₹5,000

❓ What if I don’t have my driving license or insurance?
✔ No License: ₹5,000 fine
✔ No Insurance: ₹2,000 fine
✔ Possible jail and community service

❓ What happens if a minor is caught driving?
✔ ₹25,000 fine + 3 years jail
✔ Vehicle registration canceled
✔ No driving license till age 25

Breaking traffic rules in 2025 will cost you big! Avoid heavy fines and penalties by driving responsibly.