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Violations, fines and black points

No. Violation Fine Black In Vehicle

points presence/ confiscated/
In absentia Days
1 Driving dangerously (racing) 2000 12 Both 30
2 Driving under the influence of Decided 24 Both 60
alcohol, drugs or similar by court
substances
3 Driving a vehicle without number 1000 24 In presence 60
plates
4 Causing death of others Decided 12 In presence 30
by court
5 Not stopping after causing an Decided 24 Both 60
accident that resulted in injuries by court
6 Reckless driving 2000 12 Both 30
7 Exceeding maximum speed limit 1000 12 Both 30
by more than 60km/h
8 Driving in a way that is 1000 12 Both 30
dangerous to the public
9 Jumping a red light 800 8 Both 15
10 Running away from a traffic 800 12 Both 30
policeman
11 Dangerous overtaking by trucks 800 24 Both 60
12 Causing a car to overturn Decided 8 Both
by court
13 Causing serious injuries Decided 8 In presence
by court
14 Exceeding maximum speed limit 900 6 Both
by not more than 60km/h
15 Exceeding maximum speed limit 800 Both
by not more than 50km/h
16 Overtaking on the hard shoulder 600 6 In presence
17 Entering road dangerously 600 6 Both
18 Causing moderate injury Decided 6 Both
by court
19 Heavy vehicle lane discipline 600 6 Both
20 Overtaking from a prohibited 600 6 In presence
place
21 Causing serious damage to a Decided 6 In presence
vehicle by court
22 Exceeding maximum speed limit 700 Both
by not more than 40km/h
23 Parking in fire hydrant places, 1000 4 Both
spaces allocated for people with
special needs and ambulance

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parking
24 Exceeding maximum speed limit 600 Both
by not more than 30km/h
25 Driving against traffic 400 4 In presence
26 Allowing children under 10 years 400 4 In presence
old to sit in the front seat of a
vehicle
27 Failure to fasten seat belt while 400 4 In presence
driving
28 Failure to leave a safe distance 400 4 In presence
29 Failure to follow the directions of 400 4 Both
a traffic policeman
30 Exceeding maximum speed limit 500 Both
by not more than 20km/h
31 Entering a road without ensuring 400 4 In presence
that it is clear
32 Exceeding permitted level of car 500 In presence 30
window tinting
33 Not giving way to emergency, 500 4 Both
police and public service vehicles
or official convoys
34 Driving a heavy vehicle that does 500 In presence 30
not comply with safety and
security conditions
35 Failure to stop after causing an 500 6 Both 7
accident
36 Driving a noisy vehicle 500 Both 30
37 Allowing others to drive a vehicle 500 In presence
for which they are unlicensed
38 Loading a heavy vehicle in a way 500 6 Both 7
that may pose danger to others or
to the road
39 Overload or protruding load from 500 6 Both 7
a heavy vehicle without
permission
40 Driving a vehicle that causes 500 Both
pollution
41 Stopping on the road for no 500 4 In presence
reason
42 Stopping on a yellow box 500 Both
43 Not giving pedestrians way on 500 6 Both
pedestrian crossings
44 Failure to abide by traffic signs 500 Both
and directions
45 Throwing waste from vehicles 500 4 Both
onto roads

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46 Refusing to give traffic police 500 In presence

name and address when required
47 Stopping vehicle on the left side 500 Both
of the road in prohibited places
48 Stopping vehicle on pedestrian 500 Both
crossing
49 Teaching driving in a training 500 Both
vehicle that does not bear a
learning sign
50 Teaching driving in a non- 500 In presence
training vehicle without
permission from licensing
authority
51 Placing marks on the road that 500 Both
may damage the road or block
traffic
52 Operating industrial, construction 500 In presence 7
and mechanical vehicles and
tractors without permission from
licensing authority
53 Modifying vehicle’s engine 400 In presence
without permission
54 Modifying vehicle’s chasses 400 In presence
without permission
55 Changing vehicle’s colour 400 In presence
without permission
56 Exceeding maximum speed limit 400 Both
by not more than 10km/h
57 Driving with a driving license 400 In presence
issued by a foreign country except
in permitted cases
58 Violating the terms of the driving 300 In presence
license
59 Parking behind vehicles and 300 Both
blocking their movement
60 Towing a vehicle or a boat with 300 In presence
an unprepared vehicle
61 Driving a vehicle that omits gases 300 Both
or fumes with substances
exceeding permitted rates
62 Leaving a vehicle on the road 300 Both
with its engine running
63 No lights on the back or sides of 200 Both
trailer container
64 Lights on the back or sides of 200 Both
container not working

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65 Taxis, which have designated 200 4 Both

pickup areas, stopping in
undesignated places
66 Prohibited entry 200 4 Both
67 Blocking traffic 200 Both
68 Vehicle unfit for driving 200 Both 7
69 Driving a light vehicle that does 200 Both 7
not comply with safety and
security conditions
70 Not lifting exhaust of trucks 200 Both 7
71 Not covering loads of trucks 3000 Both 7
72 Using vehicle for purposes other 200 4 In presence 7
than designated
73 Heavy vehicle prohibited entry 200 4 Both 7
74 Violating loading or unloading 200 4 In presence 7
regulations in parking
75 Carrying and transporting 200 4 In presence 7
passengers illegally
76 Writing phrases or placing 200 Both
stickers on vehicle without
permission
77 Not taking road safety measures 200 Both
during vehicle breakdowns
78 Turning at undesignated points 200 4 Both
79 Turning the wrong way 200 4 Both
80 Loading a light vehicle in a way 200 3 Both 7
that may pose a danger to others
or to the road
81 Overload or protruding load on 200 3 In presence 7
light vehicles without permission
82 Stopping vehicle without keeping 200 Both
the distance specified by the law
from a curve or junction
83 Transporting passengers by 200 4 In presence
vehicle undesignated for this
purpose
84 Sudden swerve 200 4 In presence
85 Driving a taxi without required 200 4 In presence
license
86 Carrying passengers in driving- 200 4 In presence
training vehicle
87 Driving a taxi with an expired 200 In presence
warranty
88 Reversing dangerously 200 Both
89 Taxi refusing to carry passengers 200 4 Both
90 Falling or leaking load 3000 12 Both 30

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91 Not securing vehicle while parked 200 Both

92 Parking in prohibited places 200 2 In presence
93 Parking in loading and offloading 200 In presence
areas without need
94 Parking on road shoulder except 200 In presence
in cases of emergency
95 Using multi-coloured lights 200 Both
96 Not wearing helmet while driving 200 4 Both
motorbike
97 Exceeding passenger limit 200 3 In presence
98 Driving with tires in poor 200 In presence 7
condition
99 Driving with an expired driving 200 3 In presence
license
100 Not renewing vehicle registration 400 In presence
after expiry
101 Driving unlicensed vehicle 200 In presence 7
102 Violation of laws of using 200 In presence
commercial number plates
103 Not fixing number plates in 200 2 In presence
designated places
104 Driving with one number plate 200 2 In presence
105 Driving at night or in foggy 200 4 In presence
weather without lights
106 Using unmatching number plates 200 Both
for trailer and container
107 Not fixing reflective stickers at 200 Both
the back of trucks and heavy
vehicles
108 Not using indicators when 200 3 In presence
changing direction or turning
109 Not giving way for vehicles to 200 Both
pass on the left
110 Not giving way to vehicles 200 Both
coming from the left where
required
111 Stopping a vehicle in a way that 200 3 Both
may pose danger or block traffic
112 Failure to have vehicle examined 200 In presence 7
after carrying out major
modification to engine or body
113 Using training vehicles outside of 200 In presence
timings specified by licensing
authority
114 Using training vehicles in places 200 Both
not designated by licensing

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authority
115 Overtaking from the right 200 4 Both
116 Overtaking in a wrong way 200 3 In presence
117 Driving an unlicensed vehicle 200 In presence 7
118 Abuse of parking space 200 3 Both
119 Number plates with unclear 200 3 Both
numbers
120 Violating tariff 200 6 Both
121 Light vehicle lane discipline 200 2 Both
122 Parking vehicles on pavement 200 3 Both
123 Not showing vehicle registration 200 In presence
card when required
124 Not showing driving license when 200 In presence
required
125 Not fixing taxi sign where 200 Both
required
126 Not fixing a sign indicating 200 3 In presence
licensed overload
127 Using interior lights for no reason 100 In presence
while driving
128 Failure to abide by specified 200 In presence
colour for taxis or training cars
129 Failure to display tariff of buses 200 In presence
or taxis or not showing them
when required
130 Broken lights 200 6 In presence
131 Using horn in prohibited areas 200 2 In presence
132 Driving below minimum speed 200 Both
limit
133 Failure to keep taxis and buses 200 In presence
clean inside and outside
134 Smoking inside taxis and buses 200 Both
135 Using hand-held mobile phone 200 4 In presence
while driving
136 Not abiding by taxi drivers 100 In presence
obligatory uniform or not keeping
it in good condition
137 Calling on passengers in the 100 Both
presence of signs
138 Not displaying truck’s load on 100 Both
both sides
139 Not carrying driving license while 100 In presence
driving
140 Not carrying vehicle registration 100 In presence
card while driving
141 Driving without spectacles or 100 In presence

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contact lenses
142 Not using interior light in buses at 100 In presence
night
143 Broken indicator lights 100 2 In presence
144 Using horn in a disturbing way 100 2 In presence
145 Having no red light at the back of 100 Both
vehicle
146 Opening left door of taxi 100 3 In presence
147 Pedestrians crossing from 200 In presence
undesignated places (If any
existed)

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