{"id":1705,"date":"2021-03-08T16:15:56","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T10:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/?page_id=1705"},"modified":"2022-03-29T18:47:10","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T13:17:10","slug":"seat-belt-fine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/traffic-fines\/seat-belt-fine\/","title":{"rendered":"Seat Belt Fine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"main-container faqs_container\">\n<div class=\"container challan-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 mb30 f16\">\n<h1 class=\"fw8 f26\">Seat Belt Fine: Updated Challan for Not Wearing a Seat Belt While Driving<\/h1>\n<p>There may be an instance where you end up breaking the traffic rules and regulations like not wearing a seat belt while driving a car. In this scenario, a challan is issued against the person as a penalty for violating the traffic law. It is crucial to abide by the traffic rules, however, in case you have violated them, you need to pay the challan for it. You can submit the challan for driving without wearing a seat belt either offline or online. Get complete and updated challan details below for not wearing a seat belt during driving.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"f24 fw6\"><strong>Fine for Driving Without Seat Belt in India<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>According to the Motor Vehicle Act, driving a vehicle without a seat belt is a serious traffic violation and hence illegal in India. Lately, the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988 has been amended as a result of which the <a href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/traffic-fines\/\">traffic fines<\/a> have been increased.<\/p>\n<p>Driving without a seatbelt can now attract a fine up to Rs 1000 which was earlier only Rs 100. Along with this, the traffic police can also seize the vehicle or cease the driving licence. However, the penalty may vary from one state to another. In some states, driving without a seatbelt can also draw a punishment of up to three months imprisonment.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"f24 fw6\"><strong>How to Pay Driving Without a Seat Belt Challan in India?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you are caught driving without wearing a seatbelt in India, the traffic police may stop your vehicle and request your documents such as DL and <a href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vehicle-rc-details\">RC<\/a>. Once the traffic police verify the documents, they may release a challan against your name. The challan issued by the local police needs to be submitted within the grace period. The challan can be paid offline at the traffic police station or online from the transport website of the state.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Online Process<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For online submission of challan for not wearing a seat belt, the below-mentioned steps can be followed:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the Transport Department website of your state<br><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Press the Challan or Traffic Violation Payment button<br><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Submit either your <a href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/traffic-e-challan\">Challan Number<\/a> or Vehicle Number<br><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Go through complete details about the challans<br><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Choose the mode of payment<br><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Submit the payment online<br><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Download the receipt for future reference<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Offline Process<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can submit the challan offline for not wearing the seat belt and here\u2019s the complete guide on it:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Go to your local Traffic Police Station<br><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Ask them the details of the challan<br><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Go through the details and submit the payment<br><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Keep the receipt safely for future reference<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"f24 fw6\"><strong>Driving Without Seat Belt Fine in Different States<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The penalty for driving a vehicle without a seat belt was Rs 100 however, with the amendment in the Motor Vehicles Act, the fines have been increased and the challan for this traffic violation has been increased. The challan rates vary from one state to another and the table below illustrates the fines for some of the states:<\/p>\n<table class=\"table mt40\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>States<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Traffic Fine (Rs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Delhi<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Haryana<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Punjab<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Maharashtra<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Andhra Pradesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Karnataka<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Telangana<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 class=\"f24 fw6\"><strong>Tips to Avoid Seat Belt Challan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A person while driving a vehicle should act responsibly and should not put his own life at risk. Traffic violations can be avoided and here are some tips to avoid the challan:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear the seat belt for your own safety<\/li>\n<li>Ask the co-passenger in the car to wear it too<\/li>\n<li>Wear the lap belt low below the stomach and across the hips<\/li>\n<li>Wear the shoulder belt away from the neck over your collarbone<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the shoulder belt for a better fit<\/li>\n<li>Loose belts can lead to injuries like broken ribs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<section>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-heading f24 fw6\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions <\/strong><\/div>\n<div id=\"section5\">\n<div class=\"p0\">\n<div id=\"accordion\" class=\"panel-group e-challan-faqs f16\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordionTitle fw6\" href=\"#collapse4\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">Do I have to pay challan when co-passengers are not wearing a seat belt?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">It is the responsibility of the driver to make sure that the co-passengers are wearing the seat belt as well or else a challan can be issued.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse5\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">How much is fine for a seat belt in Bihar?<br><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">You can be charged with a fine of Rs 1000 in Bihar for not wearing a seat belt.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse6\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">How much is fine for a seat belt in Punjab?<br><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">You are supposed to pay Rs 1000 as a challan for driving without a seat belt in Punjab.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse7\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">How much is fine for a seat belt in UP?<br><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">According to the revised fines, you can be asked to pay Rs 1000 in Uttar Pradesh if found driving without a seat belt.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse9\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">Is there any fine for co-passenger seat belts in Bangalore?<br><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">Yes, a driver carrying co-passengers who are not wearing a seat belt is likely to pay a fine for the offence in Bangalore.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fixed-btn-bottom\"><a class=\"sticky-click\" href=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/gps-tracker?utm_source=organic_vahan_wp&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=vehicle_theft&amp;utm_term=vehicle_theft_vahan_wp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get 30% Off On GPS Vehicle Tracking System<br>Check Details Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seat Belt Fine: Updated Challan for Not Wearing a Seat Belt While Driving There may be an instance where you end up breaking the traffic rules and regulations like not wearing a seat belt while driving a car. 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