Thane Traffic police have announced a ‘No Traffic Challan Day’ in a bid to create awareness about traffic rules. Drivers in Thane city won’t be fined or issued an e-challan by the Thane Traffic police on Thursday for breaking any of the traffic rules. Still, they will have to sit through a councilling session if caught breaking the rules and regulations.
According to officers, though the State Government has enforced the amended Motor Vehicle Act 2019 in the state from December 1, numerous drivers are still ignorant of the new traffic rules and the revised penalties. “Motorists who will be found violating traffic rules will not be fined or issuer e-challan on December 30, 2021. However, they will be brought to the nearby/respective traffic division where they will counsel on the importance of following the traffic rules and the road safety,” said a Thane Traffic police officer. Deputy Commissioner Balasaheb Patil has requested to drivers to follow the traffic rules for their own as well as others’ safety.
Fine for driving without helmet remain unchanged at Rs 500 however driving without seatbelt which was expected to remain unchanged at Rs 200 has been increased to Rs 500 for the first time and Rs 1500 from then after, as per the latest fine chart issued by the Mumbai traffic department.
