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Karnataka Traffic Fines & Rules: List of Traffic Fines & Rules in Karnataka

Team AckoMar 8, 2024

Karnataka is the eighth-largest state in India in terms of population and has the fifth-largest economy in the country. The state’s diverse industries, landscape, and culture attract people from all over the world. More people lead to more vehicles, and this has, unfortunately, resulted in an increase in traffic violations. The state authorities have introduced updated rules and regulations to curb violations related to traffic. Read on to learn all about the new rules and traffic fines in Karnataka.

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Updated List of Traffic Violations and Fines in Karnataka

All vehicle owners and drivers in Karnataka need to follow traffic rules and regulations laid out by authorities. The rules are framed for the safety of all road users and the smooth movement of traffic across the state. But with the increase in the number of vehicles, the traffic violations have also gone up. With an overwhelming number of vehicles, it is turning out to be a challenging task to monitor such violations.

The Indian government passed an amendment to The Motor Vehicles Act to control the situation. The amendment resulted in an increase in traffic fines and the introduction of new rules and regulations. The same rules came into effect in Karnataka. But the fines for some of the offences have been revised. However, penalties for severe offences remained as per the new rule.

The following table provides all the details related to Karnataka Traffic Police fines and the updated list of traffic violations.

Traffic violation

Vehicle type

Penalty (in Rs.)

Riding/driving without a valid Driving Licence (DL)

Two-wheeler/three-wheeler

1,000

Reckless or dangerous driving/riding

Two-wheeler/four-wheeler

1,000

Riding without valid insurance

Two-wheeler/three-wheeler

1,000

Driving without a valid DL

Four-wheeler (LMV)

2,000

Driving without a valid DL

Other vehicles

5,000

Overspeeding

Two-wheeler/three-wheeler/LMV

1,000

Overspeeding

LGV/HGV/Other vehicles

2,000

Drink and drive offence

All vehicles

Court fine

Driving/riding a vehicle without registration

All vehicles

Court fine

Driving without valid insurance

Four-wheeler (LMV)

2,000

Driving without valid insurance

LGV/Other vehicles

4,000

Riding without wearing a helmet (rider/pillion rider)

Two-wheeler

500

Driving without wearing a seatbelt

Four-wheeler

500

Using a mobile phone while driving/riding

All vehicles

1,000

Overloading of two-wheeler (triple riding)

Two-wheeler

500

Offence related to air/noise pollution

Two/three/four-wheeler/HTV/carriage

1,000

Racing on public roads

All vehicles

5,000

Driving during disqualification

All vehicles

10,000

Driving/riding without number plate

All vehicles

500

Minor riding or driving a vehicle

All vehicles

5,000

Not obeying the instructions of a traffic police officer

All vehicles

2,000

Traffic signal jumping

All vehicles

500

Lane discipline offences

All vehicles

500

No-parking offences

All vehicles

1,000

Honking in silence zones

Two-wheeler/three-wheeler

500

Driving or riding in a physically or mentally unfit state

All vehicles

1,000

Obstructing the traffic police officer

All vehicles

1,000

Offence related to stop line

All vehicles

1,000

One way offence

All vehicles

500

Obstructing emergency vehicles (Ambulance, fire engine, police vehicle, etc.)

All vehicles

1,000

Honking in silence zones

Four-wheeler/other vehicles

1,000

Jaywalking

Pedestrian

Court fine

Driving without a valid permit

All vehicles

Court fine

Offence related to alteration of vehicle

All vehicles

Court fine

Driving/riding without PUC

All vehicles

Court fine

New Traffic Rules in Karnataka

The new amendment to The Motor Vehicles Act brought a host of updates, including increased traffic fines and new rules and violations. The following sections highlight the updated traffic rules for four-wheeler and two-wheeler users in Karnataka.

Traffic rules for four-wheeler drivers in Karnataka

  • Always wear a seatbelt while driving a car or any four-wheeler. Fastening the seatbelt is crucial, as it can save you from severe injuries in the event of an accident. Flouting this rule can result in seat belt fines in Karnataka..

  • Do not drive over the speed limit. Aggressive or high-speed driving can cause accidents and also result in fatalities. Hence, you should always stay within the speed limit of a particular road. Disregarding this rule may result in harsh penalties.

  • Never use mobile phones while driving. It is one of the biggest causes of road accidents. Using mobile phones while driving can cause distraction, leading to accidents. Ignoring this rule can attract traffic fines in Karnataka.

  • Always follow lane discipline while driving. Never change lanes abruptly, indicate before changing lanes, and do not drive in a zig-zag pattern as it may cause accidents. Flouting this rule can result in vehicle fines in Karnataka.

  • Drive a vehicle only if you are qualified and hold a relevant licence.

Traffic rules for two-wheeler riders in Karnataka

  • Always wear proper headgear (helmet) while riding a two-wheeler in Karnataka. It can save you from head injuries in the event of a crash. Disregarding this rule can result in helmet fines in Karnataka.

  • Do not ride your two-wheeler in an aggressive manner or recklessly. It can put your and other road users’ lives at risk. Doing so can also attract hefty traffic penalties.

  • Never ride your two-wheeler with more than one passenger (pillion). Overloaded two-wheelers can lead to accidents. Flouting this rule can result in a traffic challan in Karnataka.

  • Do not use mobile phones or any other hand-held or hands-free devices while riding a two-wheeler. It can cause distraction and may lead to accidents. Ignoring this rule can result in traffic fines.

  • Always carry all the mandatory documents, including driver and vehicle-related documents. You should be able to produce those documents if the authorities demand them during an inspection. Failure to produce those documents can attract traffic challans. For instance, if you fail to produce the insurance document, you may face driving without insurance fine in Karnataka.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are a few common questions and their answers related to traffic fines in Karnataka.

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How do I check traffic fines in Karnataka?

You can visit Parivahan’sE-challan portal to check for any pending traffic fines against your vehicle in Karnataka. You can enter the vehicle number to see if there are any outstanding challans. Alternatively, you can also download the ACKO app and check the status of your pending traffic fines in Karnataka.

Do pillion riders also need to wear a helmet in Karnataka?

Pillion riders also need to wear helmets while riding a two-wheeler. 

What is the penalty for driving a four-wheeler without DL in Karnataka?

The traffic fine for driving a four-wheeler without a valid DL stands at Rs. 2,000.

How to pay traffic fines in Karnataka?

You can visit the e-challan Parivahanwebsite and input your vehicle or challan number to verify the traffic fine. Once verified, you can go ahead with any of the available online payment methods to complete the transaction.

Do I need to carry the Registration Certificate (RC) of my car while driving in Karnataka?

The RC is one of the mandatory documents that you should hold while driving a vehicle in Karnataka. If you fail to produce that document during an inspection, you may face a traffic challan.

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Disclaimer: The information mentioned on this page is sourced from government websites and other platforms on the internet. They are subject to change depending on government notifications.

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