Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP) 

Bengaluru, Sep 4: The state government, on Tuesday September 3, issued a notification bringing into force revised fines for violations of traffic rules in tune with the amended Central Motor Vehicles Act 2019 in the state. The revised fines have come into effect immediately. 

Motor vehicle inspectors of the transport department, and officials holding ranks that are equivalent to assistant police sub-inspector and higher have been empowered to impose the revised fine. 

For violations about dangerous driving (use of phones, blue tooth and use of hand held communication devices), Rs 5,000 fine has been fixed for first violation and Rs 10,000 for repeat offence. Creating hurdles in the smooth movement of ambulances, fire engines and other emergency vehicles now attract fine of Rs 10,000. Blowing horns in no horn zones like hospital areas will attract penalty of Rs 1,000 in the first instance and Rs 2,000 for the second offence. 

Use of vehicles not covered by insurance attracts fine of Rs 2,000 for the first time offenders and Rs 4,000 thereafter. Offences like changing of silencer and using such methods to increase the decibel level of the horns will be fined Rs 5,000. Driving of vehicles over and above the speed limit prescribed will be fined Rs 2,000 for the first violation and Rs 4,000 for subsequent violations. 

Not using seat belts will be fined Rs 1,000, while helmet-less bike riding also would be fined Rs 1,000, driving without licence will attract Rs 5,000 fine, Rs 100 would be charged for not using safe seat belt for children, riding another person's motor bike will be fined Rs 5,000 and non-cooperation or refusal to provide information when sought by the officials would attract Rs 5,000 fine.