Traffic Fines in Bihar

Traffic rules and regulations in Bihar are revised after the introduction of the Motor Vehicles Act of 2019. Not only the fines have increased, but some new rules have also been added to the list. These include unnecessary honking, spitting tobacco on roads, no parking fines in Bihar, and so on.

New Four-Wheeler Traffic Rules in Bihar

No Drinking and Driving: Driving in an intoxicated state is a serious traffic offence in Bihar, which was declared a dry state in 2016. It can result in fines and imprisonment of up to 2 years. Thus, avoid driving after consuming alcohol or any other kind of intoxicating substance if you do not want to attract drink-and-drive fine in Bihar.

Avoid Parking in the "No Parking" Zone: Random parking leads to overcrowding and unnecessary traffic. To put an end to this, no parking fine in Bihar is introduced. Besides issuing fines of up to ₹500, your vehicle can also be towed by the traffic authorities if it is unattended.

Carry Necessary Documents: Not carrying important documents, such as a driver's licence, four-wheeler insurance, vehicle registration certificate, etc., is another traffic violation, which can result in heavy fines. For example, driving without a licence fine in Bihar can be as high as ₹2,000. Check out the list of other document-related traffic fines in Bihar below.

Blocking Path of Emergency Vehicles: If you are found blocking the way of emergency vehicles such as an ambulance or a fire fighting truck, you will be levied with fines of up to ₹10,000 and may also end up in prison depending on the seriousness of the situation.

No Overloading: Recently, traffic authorities of Bihar have introduced fines for overloading transport and non-transport vehicles. So, if you don't want to get penalised, avoid overloading your vehicle.

New Two-Wheeler Traffic Rules in Bihar

No Triple Riding: Triple riding can lead to life-threatening road accidents. This is the reason why it has been listed as a traffic violation all across the country, not just in Bihar. Only one pillion passenger per bike is allowed.

No Mobile Phones When Riding: An increasing number of road accidents are caused by the use of distracting devices like mobile phones when driving/riding. So, if you want to save yourself from traffic fines and have a safe riding experience, then avoid using mobile phones or any other hands-free devices at the time of riding.

No Unnecessary Honking: Honking is a major constituent of noise pollution. To curb this issue, traffic fines of up to ₹500 are levied on those who blow horns without any need.

Always Wear Helmet: Motorists who are found without a helmet are instantly issued challans by the traffic police in Bihar. It can even lead to the temporary seizure of the vehicle. Refer to the below list to check the fine for not wearing a helmet in Bihar.

Carry Necessary Documents: Similar to four-wheeler drivers, two-wheeler riders are also required to carry important documents, including a vehicle registration certificate, valid driving licence, two-wheeler third-party insurance, pollution under control (PUC) certificate, and so on. You can check the fines for not carrying these documents in the below list.

A few years back, traffic fines were imposed manually in the form of paper-based challans by the traffic authorities in Bihar. But today, the fines are issued automatically in the form of e-challans.

These are digital challans that are issued via email or SMS to traffic violators who are identified using CCTV cameras installed on the public roads and highways of Bihar.

These e-challans outline the complete details of the traffic violation along with the payable fine. It also specifies the deadline within which the fine must be paid by the violators.

Note that an e-challan must be paid within 60 days of its issuance; otherwise, it will incur late payment penalties.

Online Method: Using the Parivahan Portal**

Step 1: First and foremost, open the Parivahan website on your mobile or desktop.

Step 2: Select "Online Services" and then "eChallan" from the menu located at the top of your screen.

Step 3: Enter your unique eChallan ID, along with other requested information. If you don't remember your challan number, you can use your DL number instead.

Step 4: Fill up the verification code and click "Get Details."

Step 5: Select the challan you want to make a payment for.

Step 6: Pay the traffic fine using your desired payment method and download the receipt for future reference.

Paying E-Challan Through Offline Mode

E-challan fines can also be paid offline by visiting the RTO or a nearby traffic police station. To do this, visit either of the above-mentioned locations with your e-challan and documents, such as your DL, Adhaar Card, etc. and make the fine payment in cash or via any digital payment method of your choice.

If you are issued a challan on the road, then you can make the payment in cash on the spot.

As you can see in the above traffic fine list, not having insurance can result in fines as high as ₹4,000.

But this is not the only reason to purchase an insurance policy for your bike or car. The right insurance offers much more than helping you adhere to the legal regulations.

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Further, four-wheeler or two-wheeler third-party insurance also helps you deal with the legal consequences of third-party damages and losses.

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