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You Won't Believe How Much This Common Mistake Can Cost You in Maharashtra Traffic Fines!

Written By Gautham Krishna | Updated on March 27, 2024

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This guide covers the complete list of all traffic fines in Maharashtra.

Traffic Fine Maharashtra

Here is the complete list of all traffic fines in Maharashtra.

No.	Offense Description	Fine (INR)	Repetitive Fine (INR)
1	Driving Without valid License Below 16 Years of Age	5000	5000
2	License Disqualified Driver	10000	10000
3	Without valid Registration Any Vehicle (Owner)	2000	5000
4	Driving Without valid License	5000	5000
5	Without valid Insurance (Owner)	2000	4000
6	Driving Without L Board	500	1500
7	Illegal Number Plate Similar To DADA/MAMA/BABA Etc.	1000	1000
8	Riding without helmet by both Driver & Pillion	500	500
9	Use of handheld communication devices (2-3 Wheeler)	1000	10000
10	Without Seatbelt	500	1500
11	No Entry in One Way	500	1500
12	Drive a motor cycle in excess of seating capacity	1000	1000
13	Obstruction to Driver/Front seating	500	1500
14	Not Slowing Down at Junction and Zebra Crossing	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
15	Riding on Running Board Outside Vehicle	500	1500
16	Mandatory traffic sign boards not obeyed	500	1500
17	Driver unfit (Physically/Mentally)	1000	2000
18	Overtaking from left	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
19	Lane cutting	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
20	Wrong side driving	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
21	Overtaking obstructed	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
22	Dazzling Light	500	1500
23	Without Light after sunset	500	1500
24	Without Parking Light	500	1500
25	Light not visible	500	1500
26	Honking repeatedly in residential/silence zone area	1000	2000
27	Prohibition on unnecessary use of horn/no honking	1000	2000
28	Vehicles fitted or using multi honed horns	500	1500
29	Police manual signal violation	500	1500
30	Police stop violation	500	1500
31	Racing / Speed test violation	5000	10000
32	Speed violation (2-3 Wheeler)	1000	1000
33	Dangerous driving	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
34	Unsafe-dangerous transportation Of goods	500	1500
35	Unsafe goods beyond body (2-3 Wheeler)	1000	3000
36	Unsafe Towing – 2-wheeler towed by another vehicle	500	1500
37	Tinted glasses /Black Film	500	1500
38	Without Mud guard	500	1500
39	Without Side mirror	500	1500
40	TV/video set on dashboard	500	1500
41	Without Silencer	500	1500
42	Tyres not in good and sound condition	500	1500
43	Without Red Reflector	1000	1000
44	Unauthorized Interference with vehicle	1000	1000
45	Driving Without Wiper	500	1500
46	Refusal to ply auto Rickshaw or to carry passenger	50	50
47	Refusal to ply taxi / bus or to carry passenger	200	200
48	Stop out of stand	500	1500
49	Insufficient fuel	500	1500
50	Excess passenger 1	200	200
51	Excess passengers 2	400	400
52	Excess passengers 3	600	600
53	Excess passengers 4	800	800
54	Excess passengers 5	1000	1000
55	Meter flag down on stand (Motor Cab)	500	1500
56	Carry cleaner in permit vehicle (Motor Cab)	500	1500
57	Faulty Meter (Motor Cab)	500	1500
58	Cab / Taxi driver without white Uniform (Motor Cab)	500	1500
59	Shouting for passenger (Motor Cab)	500	1500
60	Driver Smoking while on duty (Motor Cab)	500	1500
61	Without Prescribed Uniform (Tourist Cab)	500	1500
62	Obstruction to driver for carrying animal/thing (Goods Carrier)	500	1500
63	Parking the vehicle alongside another parked vehicle/ Double parking	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
64	Drunk and Drive	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
65	Without Uniform (Non-Meter Tourist/Cab)	500	1500
66	Driving vehicle on Footpath/Cycle track without Permission of Police Officer	500	1500
67	Permitting Driver to Drive MV Without License (Owner)	5000	5000
68	Without valid Registration Any Vehicle (Driver)	2000	5000
69	Failed to Produce valid License	500	1500
70	Without valid Insurance	2000	4000
71	Failed to Produce Documents Within 15 Days of Demand in Writing	500	1500
72	Advertisement on transport MV w/o RTO permission	500	1500
73	Using word/figure/drawing/sticker on non-transport MV	500	1500
74	Vehicle creating undue noise or alarming sound	500	1500
75	Jumping signal	500	1500
76	Disobedience of Police order / direction	750	750
77	Road safety standards violation (2-3 Wheeler)	1000	3000
78	Without Red Tail Lamp or light	1000	1000
79	Valid Badge not in the name of HMV passenger carrier driver	500	1500
80	Parking the vehicle on footpath/cycle track & zebra crossing	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
81	Parking Vehicle on main road where notified speed limit is 50KM per hour or more	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
82	Parking the vehicle opposite another MV or as obstruction to other vehicle	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
83	Parking the vehicle in “No Parking” area	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
84	Parking the vehicle away from the edge of the footpath	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
85	Parking the vehicle near bus stop / at educational institution / hospital entry or if blocking traffic sign	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
86	HMV without cleaner	500	1500
87	Registration Number or Letters Not as Per Prescribed Measurement	500	1500
88	Displaying/inscribing or writing letter/word/figure/picture or symbol on number plate	500	1500
89	Visibility of number plate on front and rear of vehicle	500	1500
90	Number Plate of Transport Vehicle Not Displayed at Four Places	500	1500
91	Registration Number of Taxi Not Painted On Dash Board	500	1500
92	Trailers Rear Side Number Plate Not Displayed	500	1500
93	Number Plate Bears Personal Name or Pictures or Symbols etc.	500	1500
94	LMV Number Plate Not at Middle with Illumination	500	1500
95	Rear Side Number Plate of Transport Vehicle Not Illuminated	500	1500
96	Number Plate Letters Not In English And Figures Not In Arabic Numerals	500	1500
97	Number Plate Broken	500	1500
98	Unsafe goods beyond body No White reflector disc & additional Red lamp attached at the rear.	1000	1000
99	Failed to display valid badge(PSV other than M.CAB)	500	1500
100	Without valid fitness certificate (Driver)	2000	5000
101	Without valid fitness certificate (Owner)	2000	5000
102	Number Plate with Unauthorized Colour	500	1500
103	Registration Number not In Four Digits	500	1500
104	Number Plate of Motor Cycle Not Parallel to Handle Bar	500	1500
105	Load extends to height beyond Limits/projection of load (2-3 Wheeler)	1000	3000
106	Right side door not locked – Rickshaw	500	1500
107	Without Cab Drivers I-Card (All Cab)	500	1500
108	Unclean vehicle (Motor Cab)	500	1500
109	Without valid permit (Driver & owner or person in charge of the vehicle)	10000	10000
110	Driving of defective motor vehicle	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
111	Carrying Hazardous or Dangerous Goods in contravention to the MV ACT and CMVR Provision	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
112	Custody of Motor Vehicle without consent of Owner or Removal of Vehicle without legal authority	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
113	No Parking	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
114	Driving Without indicator	500	1500
115	Hiding fully/partly number plate by placing load/other goods	500	1500
116	Driving or parking vehicle on public road without number plate (Vehicle registered but Number plate not displayed.)	500	1500
117	Using word/figure/drawing/sticker on transport MV	500	1500
118	No use of mobile phone by trainer while training learner driver	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
119	Learner Driver not accompanied with trainer	500	1500
120	Restrictions on driving with gear disengaged/Driving with neutral gear in ghats. (2-3 wheeler)	1000	3000
121	Permit Holder MV – Name and Address of the operator not painted or firmly affixed to every vehicle	500	1500
122	Parking the vehicle where stopping prohibited/Vehicle abandoned on road	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
123	Parking the vehicle in a tunnel	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
124	Parking the vehicle in bus lane	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
125	Parking the vehicle in front of entrance or exit of property	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
126	Parking the vehicle obstructing other vehicle or cause inconvenience to any person	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
127	Parking Vehicle within 50 mtr from the edge of Junction or intersection	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
128	Park Vehicle on Continuous yellow line Painted on curve side on Road	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
129	Park Vehicle in permitted parking place beyond permitted time limit	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
130	Parked vehicle is other than permitted specified Category	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
131	Not Parking Vehicle as designated in parking lot	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
132	Failed to produce valid PUCC	500	1500
133	Failed to produce valid driving license on demand (public service vehicle) Driver permitted to produce within 48 hours of demand	500	1500
134	Driver found with two licenses in his name	750	750
135	Overtaking on a bend/corner/turning	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
136	Overtaking within barriers of a railway crossing	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
137	Stopping Vehicle on a level Crossing	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
138	Overtaking at junctions/intersections/zebra crossing	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
139	Overtaking in School/Hospital/Construction Zone area	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
140	Giving right turn indicator to following vehicle for overtaking	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
141	Stopping the vehicle at mandatory “No stopping” sign	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
142	Overtaking/U-Turn/drive backward in a tunnel	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
143	Parking/Stopping vehicle in a tunnel without genuine reason	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
144	Stopping the vehicle at narrow road	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
145	Stopping the vehicle near or on a sharp bend	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
146	Stopping Vehicle in an acceleration /Deceleration lane	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
147	Stopping the vehicle on 5 meters before pedestrian crossing	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
148	Driver found watching digital motion pictures/videos while driving (Except route navigation)	500	1500
149	Stopping Vehicle 5 Mtrs or less before light signal or “GIVE WAY” or “STOP SIGN”	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
150	Stopping the vehicle at bus stand when vehicle is other than bus	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
151	Stopping Vehicle on yellow box marked on road	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
152	Not Stopping before stop line	500	1500
153	Excess number of persons sitting in cabin of goods carriage	500	1500
154	Unclean vehicle (public service vehicle)	500	1500
155	Heavy vehicles continuously driving in right lane	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
156	Child up to 12 years age not provided seat with appropriate child restraint system	500	1500
157	Loud music played in vehicle	500	1500
158	Driver crossing white/yellow Solid lane lines at time of overtaking	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
159	Turning left/right without hand signal indication	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
160	Driving slowly without good and sufficient reason to impede normal traffic flow	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
161	Applying sudden brake without genuine reason	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
162	Restrictions on driving backwards/in reverse direction	500	1500
163	Driving backwards/in reverse direction on road/in a parking/any other public place	500	1500
164	Driving vehicle with parking light on	500	1500
165	Carriage of persons in goods vehicle	500	1500
166	Dangerous projection	500	1500
167	Use of military/ police colours & registration mark prohibited	500	1500
168	Misbehaviour towards passenger & others (motor cab)	500	1500
169	Restrictions to carry dangerous substances/explosive/highly inflammable substance on Public Service Vehicle	500	1500
170	Allowing any person animal or thing to be in the space reserved for driver (PSV other than M.CAB)	500	1500
171	Shouting for passenger (PSV other than M.CAB)	500	1500
172	Smoking while on duty (PSV other than M.CAB)	500	1500
173	Misbehaviour towards passenger & others (PSV other than M.CAB)	500	1500
174	Driver without Khaki uniform (PSV other than M.CAB)	500	1500
175	Unnecessarily delay the journey (PSV other than M.CAB)	500	1500
176	Motor Vehicle with left hand drive without displaying mechanical or signalling device board at the rear side (owner & driver both)	500	1500
177	Failed to display Badge (HMV passenger carrier)	500	1500
178	parking the vehicle obstructing other vehicle or cause inconvenience to any person (Towing)	500	1500
179	Form No. 19 duplicate copy not produced.	500	1500
180	Identification card Issued by Dealer not produced	500	1500
181	Original T.C. Not produced	500	1500
182	Speedo Meter Wire fraud detected	500	1500
183	F.T. Form not submitted to local RTO within seven days of arrival in M.S. (Only White Number Plate)	500	1500
184	NO PARKING (Clamping)	Non Compoundable	Non Compoundable
185	Causing danger, obstructions or undue inconvenience to other users of public place or to the passengers by allowing the vehicle to be abandoned or to remain at rest on any public place.	500	1500
186	Not providing way for emergency vehicles (Fire service or ambulance).	10000	10000
187	Driving the vehicle by a person who is disqualified for holding or obtaining driving license.	10000	10000
188	Unsafe goods beyond body (Other than 2-3 Wheeler)	2000	5000
189	Road safety standards violation ( Other than 2-3 Wheeler)	2000	5000
190	Load extends to height beyond Limits/projection of load ( other than 2-3 Wheeler)	2000	5000
191	Restrictions on driving with gear disengaged/ Driving with neutral gear in ghats. (Other than 2-3 wheeler)	2000	5000
192	Speed violating by driver (Tractor)	15000	15000
193	Speed violating by driver (LMV)	2000	2000
194	Speed violating by driver (Other Vehicles)	4000	4000
195	Person driving the vehicle only to extent of use of handheld communication devices (LMV)	2000	10000
196	Person driving the vehicle only to extent of use of handheld communication devices (Other Vehicles)	4000	10000
197	Excess passengers 6	1200	1200
198	Excess passengers 7	1400	1400
199	Excess passengers 8	1600	1600
200	Excess passengers 9	1800	1800
201	Excess passengers 10	2000	2000

Check Traffic Challan in Maharashtra using Parivahan

You can check the traffic challan in Maharashtra using Parivahan website.

Follow the below steps to check Traffic Challan in Maharashtra.

Visit Parivahan E-Challan website.
Click on Get Challan Details.

Maharashtra Traffic Challan Parivahan

Enter Challan Number, Vehicle Number or DL Number.
Enter Captcha.
Click on "Get Details".
Now you can see the pending Challan details.
Make the required payment.

Check Traffic Challan in Maharashtra on Maha Traffic eChallan website

You can also check the traffic challan in Maha Traffic eChallan website.

Visit the MahaTraffic eChallan website
Enter Vehicle Number or Challan No.

Maharashtra Traffic Challan

Fill the required details.
Click on Submit.
Now you can see the list of all Challans.
Make the required payment.

What documents should a person carry while driving/riding to avoid fine in Maharashtra?

Driving License
Registration Certificate
Emission Test Certificate / Pollution Under Control Certificate.
Insurance Certificate
Fitness Certificate, Permit and tax paid certificate (in case of transport vehicles)
Documents should be carried in original or shown on DigiLocker or mParivahan Application

When can the authorities detain a vehicle in Maharashtra?

Authorities can detain a vehicle in the following circumstances:

Vehicle being driven by an individual without a valid driving license
Vehicle being driven without registration Certificate
Transport vehicle being driven without Permit or in violation of permit conditions
When a person is drunk and driving
Vehicle involved/to be suspected in a serious offense.

References

Traffic Police Fine

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