10 Must Know Traffic Laws In India

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 21, 2023

No Drink And Drive

If you are discovered driving under the influence of alcohol, you will face a fine ranging from Rs.2,000 to Rs.10,000.

Compulsory Insurance

The Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019, makes insurance mandatory for all Indian nationals and road users in India.

Actions In Case Of Accident

In the event of a collision, the driver must remain calm and do nothing that could endanger the other driver, car, or person involved in the accident.

Rear Seat Belt Mandatory

Backseat passengers would be required to wear seatbelts in order to avoid and reduce the chance of an accident.

Protections To Pedestrians

No vehicle may be driven, or parked on a road in a way that jeopardizes their own or other road users' safety.

Grounds For Suspending Driving License

If a person causes the death or serious harm of one or more others, their driving privileges may be revoked.

Eligibility For Receiving A Driving License

Under Indian Law, any Indian Citizen or other person over the age of 18 is eligible to obtain a driver's license.

Noncompliance With Road Design Standards

If a contractor fails to meet road design criteria, he or she will face a punishment of up to one lakh rupees.

Obey Traffic Signals

Follow traffic signals because they facilitate orderly traffic movement while reducing interference that might lead to accidents

Mandatory Registration Of Vehicles

Registration of a vehicle is required and must be completed by the purchaser at the time of purchase.

VIEW ALL

Read Next Story