List of traffic fine rates in Kerala

As a part of a special drive to bring down fatalities in accidents, the state police has slapped crores and crores in fines. However, as per statistics, the accident rate in Kerala remains high. Listed below are the major fine rates for traffic offenders in Kerala:

OFFENCES & PENALTIES (KERALA POLICE)

Driving without a Valid Licence – Rs 500
Allowing vehicle to be driven by a person who does not possess a valid Licence – Rs 1000
Driving by Minor – Rs 500
Driving Excessive Speed – Rs 300(NTV), Rs 400(TV)
Rough/Rash/Negligent driving – Rs 1000
Driving in the influence of Alcohol/Drugs – 2000/MDL Suspension
PUCC (Pollution) – Rs 1000
Fixing Multi toned/Shrill Horn – Rs 1000
Not carrying documents as required – Rs 100
Without Registration – Rs2000(NTV)/3000(LMV)/4000(MMV)/5000(HMV)
Without Insurance – Rs 1000
Carrying more the one person on two wheeler – Rs 100/1000
Driving Without Helmet – Rs 100
Seat Belts not fastened – Rs 100
Using Mobile Phone While Driving – Rs 1000/MDL Suspension
Improper Horn usage while driving – Rs100
Disobeying Lawful Directions – Rs 500
Driving when mentally or physically unfit to drive – Rs 200
PUCC not produced – Rs 100
Overloading a Good vehicle –Rs2000+Rs1000(for every addl ton)
Without certificate of Fitness –3000(LMV)/4000(MMV)/5000(HMV)
Without Permit – Rs 3000(LMV), Rs 4000(MMV), Rs 5000(HMV)
Travelling without Pass/Tickets – Rs 100
Smoking, Chewing or be under the influence of any intoxicating drink or drug – Rs 100
Registration number not in prescribed Size – Rs 100
Registration number not in prescribed Manner – Rs 100
Unauthorized alteration – Rs 500
Displaying applied for – Rs 4500
Smoky Exhaust – Rs 1000
Disobeying Traffic Police Officer in Uniform – Rs 100
Driving against Police Signal – Rs 100
Disobeying manual Traffic Signal – Rs 100
Disobeying Traffic Signal/Sign Board – Rs 100
Disobeying Lawful Directions – Rs 500
Failing to give signal – Rs 100
Jumping Signal – Rs 100
Exceeding the speed limit – Up to Rs 1000
Abetment for Over Speeding – Rs 300
Overtaking perilously – Rs 100
Failing to confer way to sanction Overtaking – Rs 100
Overtaking from wrong side – Rs 100
Without Wiper – Rs 100
Without Side Mirror – Rs 100
Without Horn – Rs 100
Improper horn usage while driving – Rs 100
No Spare Wheel – Rs 100
Without Brake light & Indicators – Rs 100
Without Side particulars – Rs 100
Head light not working – Rs 100
Using Spot Lights – Rs 100
Reflector not fitted – Rs 100
Painted Olive green/ Navy blue color – Rs 100
Silencer not fitted – Rs 100
Audio system fitted in S/C – Rs 100
Highway yellow not painted – Rs 100
Temporary registration expired – Rs 2000 – 5000
Not driving in proper lane – Court Challan
Driving in the center and not to left side – Rs 100
Driving against One Way – Rs 100
Reversing without due care and attention – Rs 100
Taking U turn during outlawed hours – Rs 100
Failing to take precaution while taking a Turn – Rs 100
Failing to decelerate at intersection – Rs 100
Failing to carry on left of traffic island – Rs 100
Carrying persons on Foot board – Rs 100
Carrying persons causing hindrance to the driver – Rs 100
Tripling – Rs 100
Driving on Foot Path – Rs 100
Stopping at pedestrian crossing or crossing a stop line – Rs 100
Violation of Yellow Line – Rs 100
Violation of Stop Line – Rs 100
Violation of Mandatory Signs – Rs 100
Improper use of headlights/tail lights for vehicles used in driving – Rs 100
Using High Beam where not required – Rs 100
Leaving Vehicle in unoccupied engine – Rs 100
Leaving Vehicle in unsafe position – Rs 100
In case of a Minor Accident – Rs 1000