Motor Vehicles Department
Government of Maharashtra

Offences and Penalties

Offences & Penalties Schedule

Sr. No. Description of offence Section/Rule Maximum of punishment Term of Imprisonment/Fine Compounding fees Under Section 200
1 Driving without holding an effective driving license. S. 3r/w S. 181 of M.V. Act 3 months or Rs. 500 or both Rs.500 /-
2 Driving by an under-aged person (Minor driving vehicle) S. 4r/w S. 181 of M.V. Act 3 months or Rs. 500 or both Rs.500 /-
3 Owner or person in-charge of a vehicle permitting an unlicensed person or an under-aged person to drive it (Parents/ guardians/ friends permitting minor to drive vehicle) S. 5r/w S. 180 of M.V. Act 3 months or Rs. 1,000 or both Rs.500 /-
4 Holder of a driving license permitting it to be used by other person. S. 6(2)r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
5 (i)Disqualified person driving a vehicle or – applying for or obtaining a driving license or --- seeking a license without disclosing endorsements made on driving license previously held  S. 23r/w S. 182(1) of M.V. Act 3 months or Rs. 100 or both Rs.500 /-
6 (i) Disqualified conductor acting as conductor or – applying for or obtaining a conductor’s license or  -- seeking a license without disclosing endorsements made on license previously held S. 36r/w S. 182 of M.V. Act One month or Rs.100 or both Rs.200 /-
7 Running driving school without a license R.24 of C.M.V. Rules r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
8 Driving a vehicle at an excessive speed S. 112r/w S. 183(1) of M.V. Act Rs. 400 for first offence Rs. 1,000 for second or subsequent offence Rs.1000 /-
9 Any person permitting his employee or a person subject to his control to drive a vehicle at an excessive speed S. 112r/w S. 183(2) of M.V. Act Rs. 300 for first offence Rs. 500 for second or subsequent offence Rs.1000 /-
10 Driving or permitting to drive a vehicle carrying excess load Ss. 113(3),114,115 r/w S. 194 (1) of M.V. Act Minimum Rs. 2,000 and additional Rs.1,000 per ton of excess load together with charges for off-loading the excess load

5% exempted

upto 1 ton     Rs. 500 /-

upto 2 ton     Rs. 1500 /-

upto 3 ton     Rs. 3000 /-

more than 3 ton, Rs. 2000 per ton
11 Driver refusing to stop and submit his vehicle to weighing or removing the load prior to weighing S.114r/w S. 194(2) of M.V. Act Rs.300

5% exempted

upto 1 ton     Rs. 500 /-

upto 2 ton     Rs. 1500 /-

upto 3 ton     Rs. 3000 /-

more than 3 ton, Rs. 2000 per ton
12 Any person driving or permitting to drive any vehicle with a left-hand steering control unless equipped with a device of a prescribed nature. S. 120r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
13 Driving dangerously/abetment S. 184/ S. 188 of M.V. Act 6 months or Rs.1,000 for first offence or both 2years or Rs.2,000 for second or subsequent offence within 3 year of previous commission or both Rs.1000 /-
14 Driving by a drunken person or by a person under influence of drugs/its abetment S. 185/ S. 188 of M.V. Act 6 months or Rs.2,000 for first offence or both 2years or Rs.3,000 for second or subsequent offence within 3 year of previous commission or both Sent in court.
15 Driving when mentally or physically unfit to to drive/its abetment S. 186/ S. 188 of M.V. Act Rs. 200 for first offence Rs. 500 for second or subsequent offence Rs.500 /-
16 Driving an uninsured vehicle S. 146r/w S. 196 of M.V. Act 3 months or Rs. 1,000 or both Rs.300 /- FOR DRIVER Rs 2000/- for OWNER
17 Driver’s failure to  obey traffic signs (Red light violation of yellow line, changing lane without indication, etc.) S. --r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
18 Driver’s failure to make prescribed signals on prescribed occasions S. 121r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
19 Violation of restriction of time on HTVs on specified roads/areas S.115r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 2,000 Rs.200 /-
20 Driver allowing any person to obstruct his control of the vehicle (Sitting at a place so as to hamper driving, etc.) S. 125r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent Rs.200 /-
21 Driver of a two-wheeler/motor cycle carrying more than one person in addition to himself (Triple riding) S. 128(1)r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
22 Driver and pillion rider failing to wear protective head gear (Helmet) S. 129r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.500 /-
23 Any person in-charge of a vehicle or a trailer abandoning or permitting to abandon, etc., in a public place (Improper and obstructive parking Ss.122,127 r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence (owner shall also be liable for towing costs) Rs.200 /-
24 Any person in-charge of a vehicle carrying or permitting to carry any person on the running board, etc. S. 123(1)r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
25 Any person in charge of a vehicle keeping or permitting to keep a vehicle stationary without the required precautions S. 126r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
26 Failure to take precautions at unguarded Railway level crossings S. 131r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
27 Failure of driver to stop in certain cases S. 132r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
28 Using mobile phone while driving a vehicle R. 21(25) of C.M.V. Rules r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
29 Carrying persons in excess of seating capacity in goods carriage R. 21(10) of C.M.V. Rules r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
30 Demanding excess fare by auto rickshaw/Tax R. 21(23) of C.M.V. Rules r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
31 Driving motor vehicle without number plates (Not displaying number plate) R. 50 of C.M.V. Rules r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.1000 /-
32 Carrying of explosive and highly in flammable  substance in transport vehicle S. 190(3) of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Sent in Court
33 Any person travelling on the running board or on the top or on the bonnet of a motor vehicle S. 123(2)r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
34 Any person keeping a disabled vehicle in any public place so as to cause impediment to the free flow of traffic S. 201 of M.V. Act Rs. 50 per hour besides towing charges  
35 Failure to intimate change of residence or place of business by owner of a vehicle within time prescribed  S.49r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence ( However, State Government may prescribe different amounts having regard to period of delay) Rs.200 /-
36 Failure to report to Registering authority fact of transfer of vehicle within time prescribed S.50r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence ( However, State Government may prescribe different amounts having regard to period of delay) Rs.200 /-
37 Unauthorized alteration in vehicle (including those facilitating its operation by a different type of fuel) S.52r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence ( However, State Government may prescribe different amounts having regard to period of delay) Rs.200 /-
38 Driver, in a public place, failing to produce his license, on demand, to any police officer in uniform S. 130(1)r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
39 Conductor, in any public place, failing to produce his license, demand, by any officer of the Motor Vehicles Department S. 130(2)r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
40 Owner or driver or person in-charge of a motor vehicle, on demand by a registering authority, or any other officer of the Motor Vehicles Department failing to produce --- the certificate of insurance of the vehicle; and where the vehicle is a transport vehicle – certificate of fitness, and --- permit S. 130(3)r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
41 Any person driving a motor vehicle in any public place, on demand by a police officer in uniform or officers of Motor Vehicles Department, failing to Produce (a) the certificate of insurance; (b) the certificate of registration; (c) the driving licence; and in case of a transport vehicle (d)certificate of fitness, and (e) the permit S. 158r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
42 When the driver or conductor of a motor vehicle is accused of any offence under the M.V. Act, the owner of such vehicle failing, on demand, by a police officer authorized to  give information regarding the name and address of and the licence held by the  driver or conductor S. 133r/w S. 187 of M.V. Act 3 months or Rs.500 for first offence or both 6 months or Rs. 1,000 for subsequent offence or both Sent in Court
43 When any person is injured or any property of a third party is damaged in a motor vehicle accident, the driver o r person in-charge of the vehicle: (a) not providing medical aid to the victim of the accident. (b) not giving information regarding the accident, etc., on demand by a police officer or at the nearest police station. (c) not giving the information regarding accident to the insurer S. 134r/w S. 187 of M.V. Act 3 months or Rs.500 for first offence or both 6 months or Rs. 1,000 for subsequent offence or both Sent in Court
44 Any person driving or owner permitting to drive vehicle without effective registration or displaying false registration marks in any public or in any other place ( Using “unregistered vehicles” pr displaying” “applied for”) S. 39(1)r/w S. 192(1) of M.V. Act Upto Rs. 5,000 for first offence but not less than Rs. 2,000 One year or upto Rs. 10,000 for second or subsequent offence but not less than Rs. 5,000 or both

Two - Wheelers    Rs. 1000/-

Other     Rs. 2000 /-
45 Plying a vehicle with registration mark of other state for more than 12 months S. 47 r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs.200 /-
46 Any person driving or permitting to drive a vehicle without the necessary permit for the route or area in which or for the purpose for which it is being used S. 66(1)r/w S. 192-A of M.V. Act Upto Rs. 5,000 for first offence but not less than Rs. 2,000 Upto one year but not beingless than 3 months, upto Rs. 10,000 second or subsequent offence but not less than Rs.5,000 Not Compoundable Sent in Court .
47 Any manufacturer using sub-standard articles or process S. 109(3)r/w S. 177 of M.V. Act Rs. 100 for first offence Rs. 300 for second or subsequent offence Rs 200/-
48 Any person driving or permitting to drive in any public place a defective motor vehicle or trailer, if such defect results in an accident causing bodily injury or damage to property S. 190(1) of M.V. Act 3 months or Rs. 1,000 or both Sent in Court
49 Any person driving or permitting to drive in any public place any motor vehicle which violates the standards prescribed in relation to road safety, control of noise and air pollution.(Using vehicle with defective or without silencer ,etc) S. 190(2) of M.V. Act Rs. 1,000 for first offence Rs. 2,000 for second or subsequent offence Rs. 500 /-
50 Any person driving or permitting to drive in any public place a motor vehicle which violates the provisions of M.V. Act, or Rules relating to dangerous or hazardous goods S. 190(3) of M.V. Act One year or Rs. 3,000 for first offence or both 3 years or Rs. 5,000 for second or subsequent offence or both Sent in Court
51 Any importer or dealer selling, delivering or offering to sell or deliver a motor vehicle or trailer in such a condition or altered condition that its use in a public place would contravene Chap. M.V. Act S. 191 of M.V. Act Rs.500 Rs.1000 /-
52 Any person travelling in a stage carriage without ticket or pass, or not producing ticket or pass on requisition S. 124r/w S. 178(1) of M.V. Act Rs.500 Rs.200 /-
53 Conductor of a stage carriage willfully or negligently failing to accept fare or issue ticket or supplies a ticket of a lesser value of Checking Inspector willfully or negligently failing or refusing to check pass or ticket S. 178(2) of M.V. Act Rs.500 Rs.200 /-
54 Permit holder of contract carriage refusing to ply or to carry passengers: (a) in the case of two-wheelers or three-wheelers (b) in the case of others S. 178(3) of M.V. Act Rs.50 Rs.200 Rs.50 /-   Rs.200 /-
55 Any person disobeying directions given by any person or authority empowered, or obstructing any person or authority in the discharge of his functions under the M. V. Act S. 179(1) of M.V. Act Rs.500 Rs.500 /-
56 Any passenger withholding the required information or giving false information. S. 179(2) of M.V. Act One month or Rs. 500 or both Rs.500 /-
57 Racing and trials of speed. S. 189 of M.V. Act One month or Rs. 500 or both Rs.2000 /-
58 Any person engaging himself as an agent or canvasser in contravention of S. 93 or Rules made there under. S. 93r/w S. 193 of M.V. Act Rs. 1,000 for first offence 6 months or Rs. 2,000 for second or subsequent offence or both Sent in Court
59 Taking vehicle without authority S. 197 of M.V. Act 3 months or Rs. 500 or both Sent in Court
60 Unauthorized interference with vehicle. S. 198 of M.V. Act Rs.100 Rs.1000 /-