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Section PENALTY_TABLE
Complete MVA 1988 Penalty Table — Post-2019 Amendment
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Fine: VariousCompoundable: VariousEndorsement: Various
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Legal Text
Consolidated reference table — see individual sections for statutory text.
Simplified Explanation
This consolidated reference table covers all major MVA 1988 penalties post-2019 Amendment for quick lookup and comparison. Fines marked as compoundable can be paid on spot; non-compoundable offences require court appearance.
Historical Context
The 2019 Amendment represented the most significant overhaul of MVA penalties since the Act's enactment in 1988 — most penalties increased 5-10x, with some (overloading, no registration) seeing even larger increases.Common Queries
The highest fines under MVA 2019: Overloading — ₹20,000 + ₹2,000 per tonne. Unregistered vehicle (subsequent) — ₹25,000. No permit (subsequent) — ₹25,000. Juvenile driving (guardian) — ₹25,000. Drunk driving (subsequent) — ₹15,000. Dangerous driving (subsequent) — ₹5,000.
Compoundable offences (spot payment allowed): overspeeding, general violations, seat belt, helmet, no documents, lane violation, parking violation. Non-compoundable (must go to court): drunk driving, dangerous driving, hit-and-run, no registration, no permit, driving while disqualified.