In lines with Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Act 1989 and its Amendment 2019, the Nagaland Police will continue traffic check to curb traffic violation and enhance public safety on the roads.
Reiterating the importance of public cooperation and adherence to road safety practices, Nagaland Police has urged all individuals, whether drivers or riders, to strictly follow traffic rules and regulations.
Some of the offences under the Motor Vehicle Act 1989 and subsequent Amendment Act 2019 and its punishment are highlighted for information of general public.
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Section |
Particulars |
Fines (Rs.) |
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177 |
General penalty |
First offence-fine up to Rs.500/- Second offence-fine up to Rs.1,500/- |
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177(A) |
Violation of road regulation |
Rs.500/- to Rs.1000/- |
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178(3)(b) |
Travelling without ticket |
Fine upto Rs.500/- |
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179 |
Disobedience of orders of authorities and refusal to give information |
Fine upto Rs.2,000/- |
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182(1) |
Driving despite disqualification |
Fine upto Rs.10,000/- |
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182(2) |
Acting as a conductor after disqualification |
Fine up to Rs.10,000/- |
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182A(1) |
Penalty relating to construction, maintenance, sale and alteration of motor vehicles and components. |
Imprisonment for upto 1 year and or fine of Rs. 1,00,000 per vehicle. |
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182A(3) |
Sale of critical safety component in violation of rules |
Imprisonment for upto 1 year and/or fine of Rs. 1,00,000/- per component |
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182A(4) |
Alteration of retrofitting in contravention of rules. |
Imprisonment for up to 6 months and or fine of Rs. 5,000/- per alteration. |
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182B |
Oversize vehicles. |
Rs.5,000/- to Rs.10,000/- |
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187 |
Penalty for offences relating to accident (section 132(i), 133 and 134). |
First offence- fine up to Rs.5,000/- and or imprisonment of 6 months. Second offence- fine up to Rs.10,000/- and or imprisonment of 1 year. |
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190(1) |
Using vehicle in unsafe condition with defect. |
First offence fine Rs.1,500/- Second offence- fine of Rs. 5,000/- |
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192(A) |
Using vehicle without permit. |
First offence-imprisonment up to 6 months and fine of Rs.10,000/- Second offence-imprisonment between 6 months to 1 year and/or fine of Rs.10,000/- |
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192B(1) |
Offences relating to registration failure by owner to make application for registration. |
Fine of 5 times the annual road tax or 1/3 of the lifetime tax of the motor vehicle,whichever is higher. |
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192B(2) |
Offences relating to registration failure by dealer to make application for registration of new vehicle. |
Fine of 15 times annual road tax or life time tax,whichever is higher. |
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192B(3) |
Misrepresentation by owner while obtaining certificate of registration or difference between engine/chassis no. on certificate and vehicle. |
Imprisonment from 6 months to 1 year, and fine of 10 times annual road tax or 2/3 life time tax, whichever is higher |
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192B(4) |
Misrepresentation by dealer while obtaining certificate of registration or difference between engine/chassis no. on certificate and vehicle. |
Imprisonment from 6 months to 1 year, and fine of 10 times annual road tax or 2/3 life time tax, whichever is higher |
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193(1) |
Punishment for agents, and canvassers. |
First offence-fine of Rs.1,000/- Second offences-imprisonment up to 6 months and /or fine of Rs.2,000/- |
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193(2) |
Punishment of aggregators |
Fine from Rs. 25,000/- up to Rs. 1,00,000/- |
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193(3) |
Contravention by aggregator of condition of license under S.93(4) |
Fine up to Rs. 5,000/- |
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194(1A) |
Punishment for lateral/ front / rear extension of load |
Fine of Rs. 20,000/- and charges for offloading |
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194C |
Penalty for violation of safety measures for motor cycle drivers and pillion riders. |
Fine of Rs. 1,000/- and disqualification from license for 3 months. |
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194F |
Penalty for unnecessary honking and or honking in no honking zones or releasing of exhaust gases other than through the silencer in silent zones. |
First offence-fine of Rs. 1,000/- Second offence – fine of Rs. 2,000/- |
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197(1) |
Taking vehicle without lawful authority. |
Fine of Rs.5,000/- and /or imprisonment up to 3 months. |
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197(2) |
Seizing motor vehicle by force |
Fine of Rs.5,000/- and/ or imprisonment up to 3 months. |
|
198 |
Unauthorised interference with vehicle. |
Fine of Rs. 1,000/- |
|
198A |
Failure to comply with standards for road design, construction and maintenance resulting in death or disability. |
Fine up to Rs. 1,00,000/- |
|
199B |
Revision of fines |
Annual increase of fine up to 10% |
|
201 |
Penalty for causing obstruction to free flow of traffic. |
Fine of Rs.500/- alongwith towing charges |
|
210A |
Power of state Government to increase penalties. |
Notify a multiplier between 1 to 10 for each fine. |
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210B |
Penalty for offence committed by an enforcing authority. |
Twice the penalty under the Act. |
The Nagaland Police reaffirms its commitment to maintaining law and order on the roads and reminded the public that violations will be met with appropriate penalties as per the rules set forth by the Motor Vehicle Act 1989 Amendment and subsequent 2019. By working together, we can strive to make Nagaland's roads safer for all.

