In India, it is mandatory to follow rules of the road regulation whether you ride a bike, drive a car, truck, or a commercial vehicle. Following road safety rules and regulations, which is in effect since 1989, ensures you have a safe drive and helps avoid inviting a traffic challan. The transport department of West Bengal enforces the updated Motor Vehicles Act, 2019, with the effect of revised penalty rates.
Being aware of the traffic rules will ensure a safer experience on the road for all. Drivers/riders must carry mandatory documents such as a driving license, PUC certificate, registration certificate (RC), and insurance at all times. Defaulters caught violating traffic rules and unable to show any of these documents will be issued a challan by the West Bengal traffic police. Therefore, it is in everyone’s best interest to follow the traffic rules.
Check out the West Bengal traffic challan rates list 2022 as per 24th January 2022 of Transport Department, Govt. of West Bengal:
| Offense | Penalty (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Driving without a seat belt | 1000 |
| Triple riding on two-vehicle | 1000 |
| Driving without helmet | 1000 |
| Carrying excess luggage | For the first offence:500 For repeat offense: 1500 |
| Driving without a number plate | For the first offense: 500 For repeat offense: 1500 |
| Parking in ‘no parking zone | For the first offense: 500 For repeat offense: 1500 |
| Minor driving vehicle | 25000 |
| Disobey of traffic signals | For first offence:5000 For repeat offense: 10000 |
| Dangerous/rash driving | For the first offense: 5000 For repeat offense: 10000 |
| Using a mobile phone while driving | For the first offense: 5000 For repeat offense: 10000 |
| Drunken driving | 10000 |
| Driving vehicle without registration | 2000 |
| Driving uninsured vehicle | 2000 |
| Violation of road regulations | 1000 |
| Over-speeding | For Light motor vehicle (LMV): 1000 For Medium passenger goods vehicle: 2000 |
| Carrying explosive/inflammable substances | 10000 |
| Not giving passage to emergency vehicles | 10000 |
| Driving when mentally or physically unfit to drive | For the first offense: 1000 For repeat offense: 2000 |
| Racing | For the first offense: 5000 For repeat offense: 10000 |
| Disqualified person driving a vehicle | 10000 |
| Driving a vehicle registered in another state for more than 12 months | For the first offense: 500 For repeat offense: 1500 |
| Failure to intimate change of the address of vehicle owner | For the first offense: 500 For repeat offense: 1500 |
| Driving without a valid driving license | 5000 |
| Driving without insurance | 2000 |
| Overloading | 2000 |
What happens if the traffic challan is not paid in West Bengal?
The West Bengal traffic police department has defined various traffic rules and regulations to prevent traffic violations. The e-challan system in West Bengal is one of the effective ways to ensure a smooth and secure flow of traffic in the city. Only the West Bengal Traffic Police and Kolkata Traffic Police are authorized for imposing and collecting e-challan fines.
An e-challan imposed in the state needs to be paid within 60 days from the date of its issuance. Failing to pay the fine in a specified period of time may result in a court hearing. And, not showing up in the court hearing can escalate the matter, leading to the suspension of your driving license.
Check Challan List of Other States
| State Name | Challan List |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Click here |
| Uttar Pradesh | Click here |
| Assam | Click here |
| Bihar | Click here |
| Chhattisgarh | Click here |
| Goa | Click here |
| Gujarat | Click here |
| Haryana | Click here |
| Himachal Pradesh | Click here |
| Jharkhand | Click here |
| Karnataka | Click here |
| Kerala | Click here |
| Madhya Pradesh | Click here |
| Maharashtra | Click here |
| Manipur | Click here |
| Meghalaya | Click here |
| Mizoram | Click here |
| Nagaland | Click here |
| Odisha | Click here |
| Punjab | Click here |
| Rajasthan | Click here |
| Sikkim | Click here |
| Tamil Nadu | Click here |
| Telangana | Click here |
| Tripura | Click here |
| Uttarakhand | Click here |
| West Bengal | Click here |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Click here |
| Chandigarh | Click here |
| Daman & Diu | Click here |
| Jammu Kashmir | Click here |
| Ladakh | Click here |
| Lakshadweep | Click here |
| Puducherry | Click here |
