From March 1, 2025, traffic fines in India have increased significantly, with penalties reaching up to ₹25,000 and even jail terms for certain violations.
Officials claim this is to improve road safety, but many argue that it unfairly burdens citizens without addressing core issues like poor infrastructure and selective enforcement.
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Drunken driving now attracts a ₹10,000 fine and six months in prison, while repeat offenses can lead to ₹15,000 and two years in jail.
Riding without a helmet or seatbelt results in a ₹1,000 fine. Driving without a license will now cost ₹5,000, while overloading a vehicle carries a hefty ₹20,000 penalty. Juveniles involved in traffic offenses face ₹25,000 in fines, three years of imprisonment, and a driving ban until the age of 25.
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While these fines may be intended to deter violations, the reality is that poor road conditions, faulty signals, and a lack of pedestrian safety continue to put people at risk.
Citizens are being fined heavily, yet the question remains whether VIPs and government officials will be held to the same standard. Past instances suggest otherwise, as enforcement in India has often been selective.
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Despite claims of these fines being newly introduced, most of them originate from the 2019 Motor Vehicles Act. The enforcement has tightened, and some penalties have increased, but this is not a completely new law. The issue is not just about the fines themselves but about their implementation.
Increasing penalties without addressing the root causes of traffic issues only adds to the financial burden of ordinary citizens.
If authorities are serious about road safety, they must fix infrastructure, regulate traffic better, and ensure equal enforcement. Otherwise, these fines will appear more as a means of revenue collection rather than a genuine effort to improve traffic discipline.
