Traffic rules and Violations in Chennai

Type of offence committed

Fine levied (in Rs.)

The driver driving the vehicle is disobeying lawful direction (disrespect / disobedience to a person in authority as deemed by law)

150

The owner of the vehicle is causing another person to drive the vehicle:

1. without a driving license.

300

2. without a transport vehicle authorization.

150

3. while still being underage.

300

4. in breach of condition of learner's license

150

The driver is driving the vehicle:

1. without a driving license.

300

2. without a transport vehicle authorization.

150

3. while still being underage.

300

4. in breach of condition of learner's license.

150

The driver is driving the vehicle at excessive speed.

300

A person is causing the driver of the vehicle to drive at excessive speed.

200

The driver is driving the vehicle at a speed which is dangerous to the public.

350

The driver is driving the vehicle in a manner that is dangerous to the public.

500

The driver is driving when he or she has been declared mentally or physically unfit to drive.

150

The driver is permitting or taking part in a race trial of Speed without written permission of the State Government

300

The driver is driving the vehicle with emission of smoky exhaust.

100

The driver is driving a two wheeler or three wheeler vehicle which uses Kerosene or diesel or any other chemical that is not meant to be used as fuel.

200

The driver is driving a vehicle which is violating the standards related to control of noise.

100

The driver is driving a vehicle which is violating the standards related to control of air-pollution.

400

The driver is driving a vehicle which is violating the standards related to control of road safety.

500

The driver is driving a motorcycle that is not registered with the registering authority.

100

The motor vehicle is driving a three wheeler vehicle that is not registered with the registering authority.

150

The motor vehicle is driving any other light motor vehicle that is not registered with the registering authority.

250

The driver is driving any other motor vehicle when it has not properly registered with the registering authority.

500

The driver is driving a two wheeler vehicle without obtaining its valid insurance.

100

The driver is driving a three wheeler without obtaining its valid insurance.

200

The driver is driving any other light motor vehicle without getting a valid insurance.

300

The driver is driving the vehicle without the number plate.

For first time offenders, the fine to be paid is Rs.300 otherwise the charge levied is Rs.600.

The driver is driving the motor vehicle without having paid the road tax levied by the government on time.

For first time offenders, the fine to be paid is Rs.300 otherwise the charge levied is Rs.600.

The owner of the vehicle has not reported a change in address to the authorities.

If this offence has been committed, the fine to be paid is Rs.300.

The owner of the vehicle has not reported the change in its ownership.

If this offence has been committed, the fine to be paid will range from Rs.300 to Rs.600.

The owner of the vehicle has not registered the vehicle in his or her current state of residence within 12 months of its transfer from another state.

If this offence has been committed, the fine to be paid will range from Rs.300 to Rs.600.

The vehicle is emitting more pollution than the standard level.

If this offence has been committed, the fine to be paid will range from Rs.1000 to Rs.2000.

The driver of the vehicle which is for rent or hire refuses service to a passenger for a short distance.

If this offence has been committed, the fine to be paid will range from Rs.100 to Rs.300 under section 377.

The driver of the vehicle has installed a false meter.

If this offence has been committed, the fine to be paid will range from Rs.100 to Rs.300.

The driver of the vehicle is driving the vehicle with one or more passengers travelling in standing position in the front portion of the vehicle.

If this offence has been committed, the fine to be paid will range from Rs.300 to Rs.600.

The driver of the vehicle has driven it in a no entry zone.

If this offence has been committed, the fine to be paid will range from Rs.2000 to Rs.5000.

The driver is carrying inflammable articles inside his vehicle while driving.

If this offence has been committed, the fine to be paid will range from Rs.300 to Rs.600 under section 177.

The driver has disobeyed orders from the police.

If this offence has been committed, the fine to be paid will range from Rs.300 to Rs.600.

The driver is driving the vehicle on the pedestrian street.

If this offence has been committed, the fine to be paid will range from Rs.300 to Rs.600.

The driver of a two wheeler vehicle is driving it without wearing the helmet.

If this offence has been committed, the fine to be paid will range from Rs.100 to Rs.300.