The recent Pune Porsche crash highlights severe issues in India’s traffic system, from underage and drunk driving to regular rule violations. In metro cities, broken roads, diversions, and traffic jams worsen the situation, increasing accident risks.
To tackle this, Maharashtra has amended the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019, significantly raising fines to enforce better traffic adherence. Common mistakes include driving without a license, helmet, or seatbelt, overspeeding, and signal jumping. Notably, many violators are motorcyclists and auto-rickshaw drivers.
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Key fines in Maharashtra now include:
- Driving/riding without a license: Rs 5000
- Minor driving: Owner/guardian faces up to 3 years in jail and Rs 25,000 fine
- No helmet/seatbelt: Rs 1000 and 3-month license suspension
- Overspeeding: Rs 2000 and up to 2 years in jail
- Signal jump: Rs 500 initially, up to Rs 1500 for repeat offenses
These violations can also lead to rejected insurance claims in accidents.