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Traffic Fines in Himachal Pradesh
Written and checked byManju Shekhar· Motor Law & Compliance· Updated 23 May 2026
18 violations with penalty amounts as per the central Motor Vehicles Act, 2019.
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Himachal Pradesh (RTO code HP, capital Shimla) applies the central MV Act 2019 penalties. As a mountainous state, its enforcement pays close attention to overtaking and speed on narrow hill roads, and it operates check-posts at major entry points such as Parwanoo.
Given the terrain, dangerous overtaking and overloading are treated seriously here. Check the table below for the exact Himachal Pradesh fine and MV Act section for each violation.
About these amounts
The figures below are the penalties prescribed by the central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 as amended in 2019, which apply across India. We do not currently hold a verified compounding-fee notification issued specifically by Himachal Pradesh, so no state-level variation is shown here.
Under Section 200 of the Act, a State Government may notify its own compounding amounts, and several states charge more or less than the central figure for the same offence. Treat this table as the statutory baseline and confirm the amount actually payable with the Himachal Pradesh transport department or on your challan before paying.
| Violation | Section | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Driving without licence | Sec. 181 | ₹5,000 |
| Driving without insuranceRepeat: 5× base premium or ₹10,000. A civil penalty with no jail term since 15 Aug 2026 | Sec. 196 | 3× base premium or ₹5,000, whichever is higher |
| Drunk driving | Sec. 185 | ₹10,000 |
| Overspeeding | Sec. 183 | ₹1,000–₹2,000 |
| Red light jumpingDeemed dangerous driving by the Explanation to Sec. 184 | Sec. 184 | ₹1,000–₹5,000 |
| No seatbelt | Sec. 194B | ₹1,000 |
| No helmet+ 3-month DL suspension | Sec. 194D | ₹1,000 |
| Using mobile phone | Sec. 184 | ₹5,000 |
| Dangerous driving | Sec. 184 | ₹1,000–₹5,000 |
| No PUC certificate+ 3-month DL disqualification; jail only for a repeat offence | Sec. 190(2) | Up to ₹10,000 |
| Overloading (goods) | Sec. 194 | ₹20,000 + ₹2,000/tonne |
| No number plate / fancy plate | Sec. 192 | ₹5,000 |
| Racing on public roads | Sec. 189 | ₹5,000 |
| Juvenile drivingVehicle registration cancelled 12 months | Sec. 199A | ₹25,000 |
| Wrong side driving | Sec. 184 | ₹1,000–₹5,000 |
| Triple riding | Sec. 194C | ₹1,000 |
| No parking violationFirst contravention: a recorded warning (since 15 Aug 2026) | Sec. 177 | Warning, then ₹500–₹1,500 |
| Obstructing emergency vehicleRepeat: up to 6 months and/or up to ₹10,000 | Sec. 194E | ₹10,000 |