What are the consequences of not following road rules?
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What are the consequences of not following road rules?
Failure to disobey traffic rules is a serious criminal offence which can result in the person being found guilty in a Court of law and subsequently fined, having their licence suspended or even imprisonment in severe cases.
What is penalty for signal jumping violation?
If you do not follow a traffic signal it will attract a fine of Rs. 1000/-. Before the amendment under the Motor Vehicle Act, a fine of only Rs. 100-300 was charged for jumping red light signal. The amount of the penalty is the same for all the vehicles for breaking the traffic signal.
Is it OK to break the law in emergency situations?
Regardless of the situation, breaking traffic laws can result in the serious injury or death. Ambulances have the legal right to break traffic laws when it’s safe to do so, and are piloted by drivers who have the necessary training to know when and where to do so.
What are traffic Offences and penalties in India?
ii. Offences Related to Driving:
| Offences Related to Driving | ||
|---|---|---|
| SL No. | Offences | Penalty/ Sentence |
| 1 | Driving by a minor (aged below 18). | INR 500 |
| 2 | Letting an unlicensed fellow to drive. | INR 1000 |
| 3 | Driving bikes/ two wheelers without wearing a helmet. | INR 100 |
What are the basic road safety rules?
- Never Drink & Drive.
- Always Wear Seat Belt.
- Keep a Safe Distance from the vehicle ahead.
- Always Avoid Distractions.
- Never Break Red Signal.
- Always Drive Within Speed Limit.
- Avoid the Drowsiness While Driving.
- Watch Out For Drivers On the Road.
What are the causes of breaking traffic rules?
Causes of Road Accidents
- Over Speeding.
- Drunken Driving.
- Distractions to Driver.
- Red Light Jumping.
- Avoiding Safety Gears like Seat belts and Helmets.
- Non-adherence to lane driving and overtaking in a wrong manner.
What is the penalty for using mobile while driving?
As per the amended Motor Vehicles Act use of any mobile devices while driving has been brought under the ‘dangerous driving’ category and attracts a fine of up to ₹5,000 or up to one year jail or both.
Can it ever be ethical to break the law?
Sometimes laws may feel unjust. There are also examples of the opposite, morally wrong actions that are legally permitted (lying to a friend, exploiting a loophole in the law to avoid paying taxes). Therefore, it can indeed be morally right, and even indicated, to break the law in certain situations.