04/08/2018
Traffic laws are not just about following the red light or putting the seat belts on. In a country like India, there are several more traffic movement rules that are not so popular among commuters. The Motor Vehicle Act covers some violations that most people probably don't know about.
These rules are there to protect the driver and the persons in or on the vehicle, however, hardly anyone follows them.
Here are 7 such lesser known traffic rules you should know about:
If you are stuck in a parking lot because someone parked his vehicle right in front of your exit, you can call the cops and that driver would have to pay a fine of Rs 100
Not having a functioning horn in your car may get you in trouble. The law says if a car is plying without a horn to warn the other drivers on road, a fine of Rs 100 can be slapped on the driver
In Chennai and Kolkata, if a driver can't get his or her passenger first aid in case of an accident, he or she may land in jail for three months or pay a fine of Rs 500
In Delhi-NCR, smoking inside the car attracts a fine of Rs 100
In Kolkata, parking one's car in front of a public utility such as bus stops can attract a fine of Rs 100
If you are in Chennai and want to borrow your friend's car, make sure that friend is well aware of the fact that you are taking the car. Not doing this may attract a fine of Rs 500 or worse, a three-month term in jail
In Mumbai, installing a TV or any video device on your dashboard is considered to be a punishable offence. A fine of Rs 100 can be slapped on the violator
If you are in Mumbai and you have left your car engine on while idle, get ready to pay Rs 100.
