Traffic Rules to Follow in Mumbai

With each passing year, the number of vehicles, both two-wheelers, and four-wheelers is only increasing in India. Owing to the massive number of vehicles in India, the traffic in India has increased to manifolds. Now, with the rise in traffic on Indian roads, there is a dire need to monitor the mishaps that happen as a result of the violation of traffic rules and regulations. So, while driving or riding your vehicle on Indian roads, it is very important that you adhere to the traffic rules. In the section below, we have listed some of the traffic rules that you ought to follow in Mumbai. 

A List of Traffic Rules to Follow in Mumbai

There are some basic traffic rules that you should follow whether you are driving a two-wheeler or a four-wheeler. Some of the common rules that you need to follow in Mumbai are listed below:

• You should not drive under the consumption of alcohol or any kind of drugs. In fact, as per reports, most road accidents in India happen when drivers drive under the consumption of alcohol, so drinking and driving is a strict no. 
• You should not drive your vehicle in a rush or overspeed as this will only result in accidents.
• You should not use your phone while driving or riding a vehicle on Indian roads. According to the new Motor Vehicles Act that was implemented in 2020, a phone can only be used for navigation purposes. 
• You must adhere to the traffic signals and never try to jump the red light. 
• You must have a valid driving license to drive on Indian roads.
• Do not honk in silent zones or unnecessarily honk in any other areas. 
• You need to adhere to the parking rules for both cars and two-wheelers. 

In addition to these, there are certain traffic laws for two-wheelers and four-wheelers as listed below: 

1. Two Wheeler

• You must have a two-wheeler insurance policy while riding a bike on Indian roads.
• When riding bikes on Indian roads, you should always wear a helmet. Moreover, not just the rider, but even the person sitting on the back side of the bike must wear a helmet. 

2. Four Wheeler

• First and foremost, having a car insurance policy is very important. In fact, the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 has made it compulsory to own third-party car insurance. So, you cannot drive your car in Mumbai without a valid car insurance plan.
• You must always wear a seat belt while riding your car in India. This traffic rule is implemented to reduce the chances of mishaps in case any road accident takes place. 
• You also need to have pollution under certificate. 

Traffic Violation Fines in Mumbai

Listed below are the fines charged when you violate traffic rules in Mumbai:

How to Pay For Traffic Fines in Mumbai

In order to keep a check on whether the traffic rules are followed or not, there are a number of cameras installed in different parts of Mumbai. So, in case, any individual is found violating the traffic rules, they are issued a challan and are fined. In the section below, let us talk about how to pay for traffic fines in Mumbai:

• Visit the official website of Mumbai Traffic Police
• Then, go to the payment tab of e-challan
• You also need to enter the vehicle registration number, vehicle chassis number, and other details
• You also need to enter the captcha and then click on the submit button
• Finally, pay the challan fees 

Thus, you need to adhere to all the traffic rules in Mumbai to avoid paying hefty fines in case of violation. 

FAQs

• What happens if I do not pay the traffic fines on time?

In case you fail to pay the traffic fines on time, then you will have to pay legal consequences and you will be summoned to court.

• Can I ride my bike without a driving license?

No, you cannot ride a bike without a valid driving license, you must have a two-wheeler license for the same.

• What are some of the common traffic rules that I must follow?

Some of the common traffic rules that you must follow are, to drive on the right side, do not honk in the silent zone, do not overspeed, and more.

• What is the fine imposed if I am found involved in a drink and drive case?

If you are driving under the influence of alcohol, then a fine of Rs. 2000 - Rs. 10,000 is charged.

• Which things should I keep in mind while riding a bike?

You must wear a helmet, get a bike insurance policy, ride on the right side, etc in order to legally drive bikes on Indian roads.