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Traffic Fines in Maharashtra
Written and checked byManju Shekhar· Motor Law & Compliance· Updated 23 May 2026
18 violations with penalty amounts as per MV Act 2019 and Maharashtra state modifications.
Traffic Police: 022-24937747
Maharashtra (RTO code MH, capital Mumbai) broadly applies the central MV Act 2019 penalty schedule, with Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur among the most actively policed cities in the country. Mumbai Traffic Police is notable for crowd-sourced enforcement — motorists can report violations through the department's app and social-media channels, and e-challans are issued on the basis of that evidence.
Most fine amounts here track the national baseline, though local parking penalties vary by zone and city. Before paying, use the table below to confirm the exact Maharashtra amount and MV Act section that applies to your offence.
| 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 | ₹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 | ₹500–₹1,500 |
| Obstructing emergency vehicleRepeat: up to 6 months and/or up to ₹10,000 | Sec. 194E | ₹10,000 |
Notes for Maharashtra
- ·Mumbai Traffic Police actively accepts citizen reports via their app and Twitter.