Road Rules
MANDATORY / REGULATORY :- Mandatory signs are indicated in a circular form. In accordance with the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, every driver of a motor vehicle shall drive the vehicle in conformity with any indication given by the mandatory signs and not obeying these signs is an offence.
Stop
No Parking
No stopping or standing
U-Turn prohibited
One way signs-vehicles prohibited in one direction
One way signs-vehicles prohibited in one direction
Straight Prohibited or no entry
Vehicles prohibited in both direction
Right turn prohibited
Left turn prohibited
Overtaking prohibited
Pedestrians prohibited
Axle load limit
All vehicles prohibited
Two wheeler vehicles prohibited
Height limit
Load limit
Horns prohibited
Giveway
Length limit
Speed limit
Restriction ends sign
Width limit
Trucks prohibited
Compulsory ahead
Compulsory ahead or turn right
Compulsory ahead or turn left
Compulsory cycle track
Compulsory turn right ahead
Compulsory turn left
Compulsory keep left
Compulsory sound horn
CAUTIONARY / WARNING SIGNS :- Cautionary signs are meant for cautioning the driver about the hazards lying ahead on the road. Drivers must obey there signs for safety. These signs are indicated in a triangular form.
T - Intersection
Y - Intersection
Y - Intersection
Y - Intersection
Right hand curve
Left hand curve
Left reverse bend
Right reverse bend
Narrow Bridge
Road wideness ahead
Narrow road ahead
Cross Road
Pedestrian Crossing
School Ahead
Steep ascent
Steep descent
Hump or rough road
Dangerous dip
Gap in Median
Falling Rocks
Ferry
Cycle Crossing
Roundabout
Cattle
Loose Gravel
Slippery Road
Side Road Right
Side Road Left
Staggered Intersection
Staggered Intersection
50-100 meters
200 meters
50-100 meters
200 meters
Major road ahead1
Major road ahead2
Right hair pin bend
Left hair pin bend
Men at Work
INFORMATORY SIGNS :- Informatory signs are erected on the road to provide information on direction,destination, roadside facilities etc. to the road users.
Park this side
Park both sides
Cycle Stand
Rickshaw Stand
Parking lot Scooters and motorcycle
Auto Stand
Taxi Stand
Flood Guage
No through Side Road
No through Road
First Aid Post
Hospital
Light Refreshments
Eating Place
Resting Place
Public Telephone
Petrol Pump
Advance Direction Sign
Reassurance Sign
Place Identification Sign
Destination Sign
Direction Sign
MV Act and Rules
Offence Related to Documents
| Offences | Section | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| To drive a vehicle without license. | M.V.Act. 181 | Rs. 500/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| Driving a vehicle without registration | M.V.Act.192 (1) | Rs. 2000/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| Driving a vehicle without permit | M.V.Act. 192 (A) | Court or RTA. |
| Driving a vehicle without insurance | M.V.Act.196 | Rs. 1000/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| Driving vehicle at less than prescribed age | M.V.Act.181 | Rs. 500/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
Offence Related to driving
| Offences | Section | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Violation of No entry | Sec 177 of M.V.Act. | Rs. 200/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| Violation of One way | Sec 177 of M.V.Act. | Rs. 200/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| Violation of U turn | Sec 177 of M.V.Act. | Rs. 200/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| Offences pertaining to Violation of prohibited area | Sec 177 of M.V.Act. | Rs. 200/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| Violation of Rules duly promulgated | Sec 177 of M.V.Act. | Rs. 200/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| To drive a vehicle dangerously at high speed, rash & negligent driving. | M.V.Act 184 (b) | Rs. 1000/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| To drive a vehicle dangerously posing a threat to lives of other people. | M.V.Act 184 (b) | Rs. 1000/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| To drive a vehicle dangerously posing a threat to lives of other people. | 279 IPC | Court. |
| To travel on footboard. | M.V.Act 123(ii) | RTC Mobile Court OR RTA, fine from Rs. 50/- to Rs. 200/- |
| Vehicle driven by mentally and physicall challenged people. | M.V.Act 186 | Rs. 200/- |
| To run away after committing an accident | M.V.Act 187 | Court |
| To drive and use an unsafe vehicle | M.V.Act 190(i) | Court. |
| To pose a hazard to traffic by using dilapidated vehicles. | 41(i) Hyderabad City Police Act | Traffic crane lifting charges for two/three wheelers Rs. 150/-, four wheeler Rs. 200/- and Six wheelers Rs. 300/- to 600/- |
| Regarding wearing of helmet | M.V.Act 129/177 | Rs. 200/- |
| To drive overweight vehicle | M.V.Act. 194 | Collecting by RTA@ Rs. 1000/- per ton or court. |
| To take away vehicle without permission | M.V.Act 197 | RTO takes action on permit condition (check report) |
| Unauthorized interference regarding motor vehicle | M.V.Act 198 | Rs. 100/- by RTA. |
| To allow/permit an unauthorized person to drive a vehicle | M.V.Act 180 | Rs. 1000/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| Wrong side Driving | M.V.Act 119/177 | Rs. 1100/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| Triple Riding on Motor Cycle/ Bike | M.V.Act 128/177, 184 | Rs. 1200/- . |
Road marking related offences
| Offences | Section | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Violation of stop line | Sec 177 of M.V.Act | Rs. 200/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| Violation of lane | Sec 177 of M.V.Act | Rs. 200/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
Number plate related offences
| Offences | Section | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Irregular Number plate | Sec 80(a) of M.V.Act | Rs. 200/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
Traffic police related offences
| Offences | Section | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Disobeying traffic Police Officer in Uniform | Sec 132 of M.V.Act | Rs. 200/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers |
Traffic signal related offences
| Offences | Section | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Violation of Signal Jumping | Sec 184 of M.V.Act | Rs. 1000/- for two/three wheelers and four/six wheelers |
| General Provision for punishment of offences (Ref: GO Ms No.108 dtd 18.8.11) |
Sec 177 of M.V.Act | Rs. 100 to Rs. 200/- for two/three wheelers. Rs. 200/- for four/six wheelers. |
| Violation of Non-Stopping on Police Signal | Sec 177 of M.V.Act | Rs. 200/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
Speed and overtake related offences
| Offences | Section | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Using mobile while driving a vehicle | M.V.Act 184(a) | Rs. 1000/- for any vehicle. |
| Drive vehicle after consuming
intoxicants/subtances (narco-drugs) etc. |
M.V.Act 185 | Court. |
| To commit offences pertaining to licences. | M.V.Act 182 | Court. |
| Punishment imposed for committing offence related to accident | M.V.Act 187 | Court. |
| Over Speeding | M.V.Act 183, 184 | Rs. 1400/- for any vehicle. |
| Dangerous Driving to accident. | M.V.Act 184 | Rs. 1000/- for any vehicle. |
Offences related to towing of vehicles
| Offences | Section | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Two wheeler | Sec 41(i) C.P.Act | Rs. 150/- |
| Car, jeep, taxi, Auto, Rickshaw | Sec 41(i) C.P.Act | Rs. 200/- |
| Light Motor vehicle | Sec 41(i) C.P.Act | Rs. 300/- |
| Heavy Motor Vehicles | Sec 41(i) C.P.Act | Rs. 600/- |
Offences related to pollution
| Offences | Section | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Without PUC certificate | Sec 190(i) | Rs. 1000/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
Offences related to motor vehicles
| Offences | Section | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Overloading of goods vehicles. | R.422(i) | Rs. 200/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| Carrying goods in a dangerous or hazardous manner. | R.422(ii) | Rs. 200/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
Offences related to commercial vehicles
| Offences | Section | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Playing in “NO ENTRY” Time | Sec 199/177 M.V.Act | Rs. 200/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| Carrying persons dangerously or carrying persons in goods vehicles | R. 36(vii)/S 177 | Rs. 200/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| Overloading of Autos with school children | R 32(iii)/S 177 | Rs. 100 to 200/- |
Offences related to parking
| Offences | Section | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Parking of vehicles in such a manner which may pose a risk to other vehicles | M.V.Act 122, 177 | Rs. 200/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
| Illegal parking on public road at No Parking Boards | M.V.Act 122, 177 | Rs. 1000/- for two, three, four & Six wheelers. |
Registration Number Plates
- Except registration marks of the vehicle any other names, pictures, Arts shall not be displayed on number plates.
- Fancy lettering is not permitted
- Examples are given below
Display of Registration Marks On Different Motor Vehicles
Motor cycle/LMV cars
REAR
TG07A
0009
FRONT
TG07A0009
Private Cars
REAR
TG09AB1200
FRONT
TG09AB1200
Taxis/ Taxi Cab and for Buses/Trucks
REAR
TG13T
4656
FRONT
TG13T
4656
Mopeds and Motorcycles less than 70 cc
REAR
TG09AB1200
FRONT
TG09AB1200
Other Motorcycles and Scooters
REAR
TG09AB1200
FRONT
TG09AB1200
