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Traffic Fines in Tamil Nadu
18 violations with penalty amounts as per MV Act 2019 and state modifications.
Traffic Police: 044-23452365
Tamil Nadu (RTO code TN, capital Chennai) is one of the states that rolled several MV Act 2019 penalties back toward their pre-amendment levels, so a number of fines here are lower than the central schedule. Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai see the most active enforcement.
Because Tamil Nadu's amounts diverge from the national baseline for several offences, it is important to confirm the state-specific figure rather than assuming the central one. The table below shows the applicable Tamil Nadu fine and MV Act section for each violation.
| Violation | Section | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Driving without licence | Sec. 181 | ₹5,000 |
| Driving without insurance | Sec. 196 | ₹2,000 |
| Drunk driving | Sec. 185 | ₹10,000 |
| Overspeeding | Sec. 183 | ₹1,000–₹2,000 |
| Red light jumping | Sec. 177 | ₹1,000–₹5,000 |
| No seatbelt | Sec. 194B | ₹1,000 |
| No helmet | Sec. 194D | ₹1,000 |
| Using mobile phone | Sec. 184 | ₹5,000 |
| Dangerous driving | Sec. 184 | ₹1,000–₹5,000 |
| No PUC certificate | Sec. 190(2) | ₹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 driving | Sec. 199A | ₹25,000 |
| Wrong side driving | Sec. 184 | ₹1,000–₹5,000 |
| Triple riding | Sec. 194C | ₹1,000 |
| No parking violation | Sec. 177 | ₹500 |
| Obstructing emergency vehicle | Sec. 194E | ₹10,000 |
Notes for Tamil Nadu
- ·Tamil Nadu has reduced some MV Act 2019 penalties to pre-amendment levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fine for drunk driving in Tamil Nadu?
Drunk driving in Tamil Nadu attracts a fine of ₹10,000 under Section 185 of the MV Act, plus up to 6 months imprisonment.
What is the fine for not wearing helmet in Tamil Nadu?
No helmet fine in Tamil Nadu is ₹1,000 under Section 194D, plus 3-month driving licence suspension.
How can I check pending challans in Tamil Nadu?
Visit echallan.parivahan.gov.in and enter your vehicle number or DL number. You can also use the mParivahan app. Traffic Police helpline: 044-23452365.
Are traffic fines in Tamil Nadu different from central fines?
States can modify MV Act 2019 penalties. Tamil Nadu has reduced some MV Act 2019 penalties to pre-amendment levels.