The city of Ahmedabad draws visitors from throughout the nation, which leads to a rise in the number of vehicles on the road, congested traffic, and traffic offenses. The government amended the city’s traffic laws and fines to address this.
The traffic police are able to keep a close eye on any infractions and issue prompt e-challans thanks to the CCTV cameras that have been deployed across the city. Continue reading as this post will provide all the information about Ahmedabad’s new traffic laws, new offenses, and fines.
Traffic Rules In Ahmedabad That One Should Know
To identify and punish traffic infractions, the Ahmedabad Traffic Police has adopted numerous traffic laws and norms. Some of the most important traffic laws in Ahmedabad are listed below:
- Like other cities around the nation, Ahmedabad requires drivers to be at least 18 years old.
- Another major offense in Ahmedabad is driving without a valid driver’s license or DL.
- In Ahmedabad, driving while intoxicated carries a fine and/or prison sentence. The penalty for this offense may be a fine of Rs. 10,000 or six months in jail.
- The traffic police may levy fines on a vehicle if it violates the government’s emission standards.
List Of Traffic Challans/Fines In Ahmedabad
The most recent list of traffic citations and fines levied by the traffic police in Ahmedabad is shown below.
| Traffic Violation/Offense | Penalty (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Driving without a seat belt | 500 |
| Triple riding on two-vehicle | 100 |
| Driving without helmet | 500 |
| Carrying excess luggage | 5,000 and 1,000 per tonne excess load |
| Minor driving vehicle | 25,000 along with a prison sentence of 3 years |
| Disobey of traffic signals | 1,000- 5,000 and/or 6 months to 1 year in prison, license seizure |
| Dangerous/rash driving | 1,000 |
| Parking in “no parking zone” | 500 for the first offense 1,000 for the second or subsequent offense |
| Using a mobile phone while driving | 500 for the first offense 1,000 for the second or subsequent offense |
| Drunken driving | 10,000 and/or 6 months prison | 15,000 and/or 2 years jail for the repetitive violation. |
| Driving a vehicle without registration | 1,000 (for 2-wheelers) 2,000 (3-wheelers) 3,000 (LMV) |
| Violation of road regulations | 1,000- 5,000 and/or 6 months to 1 year in prison, license seizure |
| Over-speeding | 1,500 (for 2-3 wheelers) 2,000 (LMV) 4,000 (HMV) |
| Not giving passage to emergency vehicles | 1,000 |
| Driving when mentally or physically unfit to drive | 200 |
| Racing | 5,000 for the first offense 10,000 for the second or subsequent offense |
| Disqualified person driving a vehicle | 500 |
| Failure to intimate change of the address of the vehicle owner | 500 |
| Driving without a valid driving license | 500 for the first offense 1,000 for the second or subsequent offense |
| Driving without insurance | 500 for the first offense 1,000 for the second or subsequent offense |
| Overloading | 5,000 |
How To Pay Traffic Challan/Fines In Ahmedabad?
If an individual wants to pay an e-challan fine offline, he can use the following procedures.
Offline:
Method 1: In Ahmedabad, look for a traffic police who is carrying an e-challan device. To get a printed copy of the e-challan, provide the officer with the registration number, DL number, or challan number. Accept the receipt after paying the relevant fine in cash.
Method 2: One can also pay his traffic fine in cash by going to the traffic police headquarters in Ahmedabad.
Method 3: One can submit a demand draft, pay order, or check to the Ahmedabad Traffic Police Headquarters’ official address in place of the challan penalty amount.
Online:
The city’s government provides an online platform for Ahmedabad residents to pay traffic e-challans.
- Go to the website of “Pay Ahmedabad Challan”.
- To view the challan details, enter the vehicle number and press “Go.”
- Add the vehicle’s license number for the infractions the individual wants to pay the fine.
- Enter the email address and mobile number.
- Select a preferred mode of payment and click “Pay Now.”
Frequently Asked Questions
The following documents are required to operate a vehicle in Ahmedabad, just like they are in any other Indian city.
- Valid license for driving and registration
- Active Certificate of Insurance
- Certificate for Road Tax
- Certificate of an emission test
You have 60 days after the e-challan is issued to pay the fine.
A court notice may be used to bring you to court if you don’t pay the fine by the deadline. Your driver’s license will be suspended if you don’t show up.
