Bangalore is one of the largest and Populous Cities in India, over 40% of the civilians from inter-States for Jobs and Business Activities. The Rules of Karnataka Traffic Act of 2007, Order No.309. SAEPA, is the Present Rules in Bangalore Traffic System. Bangalore is one of the fastest developing city and has over 3,900,000 Vehicles. The Traffic Police Department has particular rules for Auto Rickshaws, Cabs, Passenger Buses, Trucks, and Taxi. Today’s Bangalore Traffic Department equipped with the latest technology. Traffic Automation Centre and Traffic Intercept Vehicles are new adoptions to the department.
The Offences sentenced under Section of Law and the Traffic department manages new rules as per traffic violations. Wearing Helmets is compulsory in Bangalore and major cities of Karnataka. There are about 41 fines for different offenses. Many fines are take on Spot and some of the offenses payable in court and the court will decide the fine amounts.
The Following List of Bangalore Traffic Violations Rules and Fines Shows the Charges for Different Traffic Offences under the Section of Law of Karnataka Government.
| Traffic Offences | Section of Law | Fine Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Dangerous Drive Two Wheeler | M.V.Act 184 | 5,000 |
| Dangerous Drive Non-Transport Vehicle (White Board) | M.V.Act 184 | 5,000 |
| Dangerous Drive Transport Vehicle(Yellow Board) | M.V.Act 184 | 5,000 |
| Whoever drives a Vehicle or cause Vehicle to be driven at a speed exceeding the maximum speed fixed | Section 112 read with sec.183(1) & (2) of M.V. Act | 300 |
| Racing & trails of speed | Section.189 of M.V. Act | 1,000 |
| Carrying excess passengers in 3 Wheeled Vehicle) Transport Vehicles including buses | Section 177 of the M.V. Act | 1,000 per extra passenger |
| Drunken Drive | M.V.Act 185 | 10,000 |
| No Parking | Section 177 of M.V. Act | 100 |
| Demanding Excess Fare & refusal to come for hire etc., by Autorickshaw Driver or Taxi Driver | Rule 13 (U) of the KMV Rules read with Section 177 of the M.V. Act | First time 100/-, 2nd & subsequent offences 300/- |
| Defective Fare Meter | 16 Clause (K) | 100 |
| Defective Silencer | 16 Clause 120 | 100 |
| Emitting Black Smoke Or emission test. | 190 Clause (2) | 1,000 |
| Shrill Horn | 190 Clause (2) | 100 |
| Without Permit | 190 Clause 192 | Court Fine |
| Without Driving License Two Wheeler | Sec.3 read with Sec.181 of the M.V. Act. | 5,000 |
| Without Driving License Non-Transport Vehicle | Sec.3 read with Sec.181 of the M.V. Act. | 5,000 |
| Without Driving License Transport Vehicle | Sec.3 read with Sec.181 of the M.V. Act. | 5,000 |
| Driving a Motor Vehicle in any public place by an under-aged person | Sec.4 read with Sec.181 of the M.V. Act. | 500 |
| Owner of a Motor Vehicle permitted any person to drive his/her vehicle in contravention of section 3 or 4 | Sec.5 read with Sec.180 of the M.V. Act. | 1000 |
| Jumping Traffic Signal | Rule 119, read with section 177, M.V. Act | 1,000 |
| Wrong Parking | 190 Clause 117 | 100 |
| Cutting Yellow Lane/Lane Discipline | 190 Clause 119 | 100 |
| Defective Number Plate | 190 Clause 50 | 100 |
| No Entry | 190 Clause 115 | 100 |
| H.T.V. Prohibited | 115 R/w 177 | 100 |
| Without Uniform | 14 R/w 177 | 100 |
| Without I.C | 14 R/w 106 | 500 |
| Without F.C | 14 R/w 56 | Court Fine |
| Defective Head Light | 14 R/w 106 | 100 |
| Without Tail Light | 14 R/w 250 | 100 |
| Driving any Motor Vehicle without a number plate | Rule 50 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules read with section 177 of the M.V. Act | First time 100/-, 2nd & subsequent offences 300/- |
| Footboard Traveling | 94 Clause (2) | 100 |
| Gents Traveling Ladies Seat in BMTC Bus | 94 Clause (4) | 100 |
| Holding / using Mobile Phone while Driving/riding a Vehicle | Section 230 (A) KMVR R/W Sec 177, I.M.V Act | 100 |
| Not wearing Helmet to head while riding the Vehicle | 230 of the KMVR 1989 in sub-rule (1) | 100 |
| Triple riding | Section 128 (1), MV Act R/W sec 177 MV Act | 100 |
| Wrong Parking + Towing charges (2 Wheeler) | - | 750 |
| Wrong Parking + Towing charges (Car) | - | 1,350 |
| Wrong Parking + Towing charges (HGV) | - | 1,600 |
| Driving without wearing Seat Belt | - | 100 |
| Using Black Film/Other Materials | SEC 100 CMVR R/W 177, MV ACT | First time 100/-, 2nd & subsequent offenses 300/- |
| Traffic Offences | Section of Law | Fine Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Footpath Vendor | 92 (G) | Court Fine |
| Stray Cattle | 92 (e) | Court Fine |
| No Entry for Cycle | 92 (b) | Court Fine |
| without Light for Cycle | 92 (a) | Court Fine |
| Jay Walker | Rule 6, 18 K.T.C.Act | Court Fine |
Note: The above data is accurate at the time of gathering the data. Rules and Fines could change.