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Traffic violations, fines and black points

Written byArletteon 13 September 2010
ViolationFineBlack pointsIn presence/ In absentiaNbr days car confiscated
Driving dangerously (racing)200012Both30
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or similar substancesDecided by court24Both60
Driving a vehicle without number plates100024In presence60
Causing death of othersDecided by court12In presence30
Not stopping after causing an accident that resulted in injuriesDecided by court24Both60
Reckless driving200012Both30
Exceeding maximum speed limit by more than 60km/h100012Both30
Driving in a way that is dangerous to the public100012Both30
Jumping a red light8008Both15
Running away from a traffic policeman80012Both30
Dangerous overtaking by trucks80024Both60
Causing a car to overturnDecided by court8Both
Causing serious injuriesDecided by court8In presence
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 60km/h9006Both
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 50km/h800 Both
Overtaking on the hard shoulder6006In presence
Entering road dangerously6006Both
Causing moderate injuryDecided by court6Both
Heavy vehicle lane discipline6006Both
Overtaking from a prohibited place6006In presence
Causing serious damage to a vehicleDecided by court6In presence
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 40km/h700 Both
Parking in fire hydrant places, spaces allocated for people with special needs and ambulance parking10004Both
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 30km/h600Both
Driving against traffic4004In presence
Allowing children under 10 years old to sit in the front seat of a vehicle4004In presence
Failure to fasten seat belt while driving4004In presence
Failure to leave a safe distance4004In presence
Failure to follow the directions of a traffic policeman4004Both
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 20km/h500 Both
Entering a road without ensuring that it is clear4004In presence
Exceeding permitted level of car window tinting500 In presence30
Not giving way to emergency, police and public service vehicles or official convoys5004Both
Driving a heavy vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions500 In presence30
Failure to stop after causing an accident5006Both7
Driving a noisy vehicle500 Both30
Allowing others to drive a vehicle for which they are unlicensed500 In presence
Loading a heavy vehicle in a way that may pose danger to others or to the road5006Both7
Overload or protruding load from a heavy vehicle without permission5006Both7
Driving a vehicle that causes pollution500 Both
Stopping on the road for no reason5004In presence
Stopping on a yellow box500 Both
Not giving pedestrians way on pedestrian crossings5006Both
Failure to abide by traffic signs and directions500 Both
Throwing waste from vehicles onto roads5004Both
Refusing to give traffic police name and address when required500 In presence
Stopping vehicle on the left side of the road in prohibited places500 Both
Stopping vehicle on pedestrian crossing500 Both
Teaching driving in a training vehicle that does not bear a learning sign500 Both
Teaching driving in a non- training vehicle without permission from licensing authority500 In presence
Placing marks on the road that may damage the road or block traffic500 Both
Operating industrial, construction and mechanical vehicles and tractors without permission from licensing authority500 In presence7
Modifying vehicle's engine without permission400 In presence
Modifying vehicle's chasses without permission400 In presence
Changing vehicle's colour without permission400 In presence
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 10km/h400 Both
Driving with a driving license issued by a foreign country except in permitted cases400 In presence
Violating the terms of the driving license300 In presence
Parking behind vehicles and blocking their movement300 Both
Towing a vehicle or a boat with an unprepared vehicle300 In presence
Driving a vehicle that omits gases or fumes with substances exceeding permitted rates300 Both
Leaving a vehicle on the road with its engine running300 Both
No lights on the back or sides of trailer container200 Both
Lights on the back or sides of container not working200 Both
Taxis, which have designated pickup areas, stopping in undesignated places2004Both
Prohibited entry2004Both
Blocking traffic200 Both
Vehicle unfit for driving200 Both7
Driving a light vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions200 Both7
Not lifting exhaust of trucks200 Both7
Not covering loads of trucks3000 Both7
Using vehicle for purposes other than designated2004In presence7
Heavy vehicle prohibited entry2004Both7
Violating loading or unloading regulations in parking2004In presence7
Carrying and transporting passengers illegally2004In presence7
Writing phrases or placing stickers on vehicle without permission200 Both
Not taking road safety measures during vehicle breakdowns200 Both
Turning at undesignated points2004Both
Turning the wrong way2004Both
Loading a light vehicle in a way that may pose a danger to others or to the road2003Both7
Overload or protruding load on light vehicles without permission2003In presence7
Stopping vehicle without keeping the distance specified by the law from a curve or junction200 Both
Transporting passengers by vehicle undesignated for this purpose2004In presence
Sudden swerve2004In presence
Driving a taxi without required license2004In presence
Carrying passengers in driving-training vehicle2004In presence
Driving a taxi with an expired warranty200 In presence
Reversing dangerously200 Both
Taxi refusing to carry passengers2004Both
Falling or leaking load300012Both30
Not securing vehicle while parked200 Both
Parking in prohibited places2002In presence
Parking in loading and offloading areas without need200 In presence
Parking on road shoulder except in cases of emergency200 In presence
Using multi-coloured lights200 Both
Not wearing helmet while driving motorbike2004Both
Exceeding passenger limit2003In presence
Driving with tires in poor condition200 In presence7
Driving with an expired driving license2003In presence
Not renewing vehicle registration after expiry400 In presence
Driving unlicensed vehicle200 In presence7
Violation of laws of using commercial number plates200 In presence
Not fixing number plates in designated places2002In presence
Driving with one number plate2002In presence
Driving at night or in foggy weather without lights2004In presence
Using unmatching number plates for trailer and container200 Both
Not fixing reflective stickers at the back of trucks and heavy vehicles200 Both
Not using indicators when changing direction or turning2003In presence
Not giving way for vehicles to pass on the left200 Both
Not giving way to vehicles coming from the left where required200 Both
Stopping a vehicle in a way that may pose danger or block traffic2003Both
Failure to have vehicle examined after carrying out major modification to engine or body200 In presence7
Using training vehicles outside of timings specified by licensing authority200 In presence
Using training vehicles in places not designated by licensing authority200 Both
Overtaking from the right2004Both
Overtaking in a wrong way2003In presence
Driving an unlicensed vehicle200 In presence7
Abuse of parking space2003Both
Number plates with unclear numbers2003Both
Violating tariff2006Both
Light vehicle lane discipline2002Both
Parking vehicles on pavement2003Both
Not showing vehicle registration card when required200 In presence
Not showing driving license when required200 In presence
Not fixing taxi sign where required200 Both
Not fixing a sign indicating licensed overload2003In presence
Using interior lights for no reason while driving100 In presence
Failure to abide by specified colour for taxis or training cars200 In presence
Failure to display tariff of buses or taxis or not showing them when required200 In presence
Broken lights2006In presence
Using horn in prohibited areas2002In presence
Driving below minimum speed limit200 Both
Failure to keep taxis and buses clean inside and outside200 In presence
Smoking inside taxis and buses200 Both
Using hand-held mobile phone while driving2004In presence
Not abiding by taxi drivers obligatory uniform or not keeping it in good condition100 In presence
Calling on passengers in the presence of signs100 Both
Not displaying truck's load on both sides100 Both
Not carrying driving license while driving100 In presence
Not carrying vehicle registration card while driving100 In presence
Driving without spectacles or contact lenses100 In presence
Not using interior light in buses at night100 In presence
Broken indicator lights1002In presence
Using horn in a disturbing way1002In presence
Having no red light at the back of vehicle100 Both
Opening left door of taxi1003In presence
Pedestrians crossing from undesignated places (If any existed)200 In presence

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  • Dhurba81
    Dhurba8112 years ago(Modified)
    Thanks, I\'d like to know more about driving test theory lessons and procedure if possible . :) thank you again.

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