Hike In Traffic Violation Fines: Driving Car Without Licence In Bengal? Get Ready To Shell Out 5K | Details

A person driving recklessly will have to bear a fine of up to Rs 4,000, which was Rs 400 earlier, said the notification issued by the state Transport Department

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New Delhi: With a view to controlling the number of road accidents in the state, the West Bengal government has finally decided to increase the traffic violation fines as per the Motor Vehicles Act, stated a notification.

Although the Centre had implemented similar fines in 2019, the West Bengal government was still behind in imposing them considering the “difficulties faced by the common man”, as per the news agency PTI report.

Know How Much Public In Kolkata Will Have To Shell Out

Now, a person found to be driving a car without a license will have to shell out Rs 5,000, up from the previous fine of Rs 500.  In a similar manner, a person driving recklessly will have to bear a fine of up to Rs 4,000, which was Rs 400 earlier, the notification issued by the state transport department said, according to PTI.

In case, you are found violating driving rules on the road, then you have to pay between Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 while Rs 2,000 will be slapped for lapsed car insurance, and Rs 5,000 for racing on the road.

A fine of Rs 10,000 will be charged if any vehicle plies sans road permit, and Rs 5,000 if it’s not registered. A biker will have to pay Rs 1,000 for riding without a helmet.

Also, you will have to pay a fine between Rs 2,000 and Rs 4,000 for honking in a silent zone, it said. It is to be noted that fines have been increased for a total of 26 traffic violations as per the notification.

 “The new guideline will come into effect soon. Traffic police personnel and motor vehicle inspectors can collect the fines. The hike will on one hand increase the revenue of the government, and on the other, lead people to follow rules,” it said.