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Overspeeding fine in Uttar Pradesh

These penalties are governed by Section 183 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

Current Overspeeding Fines in UP (2026)

Important Rules to Know

• Racing & Stunt Driving: If you are caught racing or performing stunts on public roads, the fine is significantly higher, usually starting at ₹5,000 for the first offence and reaching ₹10,000 for repeat violations.

• License Suspension: For repeat overspeeding offences or excessive speeding (well above the limit), the traffic police have the authority to suspend your driving license for 3 to 6 months.

• Automated Cameras: Major cities like Lucknow, Noida, and Ghaziabad, as well as expressways (Yamuna, Agra-Lucknow), use automated ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras. You may receive an SMS notification for an e-challan without being physically stopped.

How to Check and Pay Your Fine

If you suspect you have been caught on camera, you can verify and pay your challan online:

1. Parivahan Portal: Visit [https://parivahan.gov.in/].

2. Details Needed: You will need your Vehicle Registration Number, Challan Number, or Driving License (DL) Number.

3. Payment: You can pay using UPI, Debit/Credit cards, or Net Banking.

In Uttar Pradesh, speed limits vary significantly depending on the type of road and the vehicle.

Important Alert (January 2026): Because it is currently the winter season, the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has implemented temporary winter speed limits on all major expressways to prevent accidents due to fog.

1. Expressway Speed Limits (Current Winter Restrictions)

These temporary limits are strictly enforced via automated cameras and are expected to remain in place until February 15, 2026.

• Yamuna Expressway & Noida-Gr. Noida Expressway: Specific local advisories have capped speeds even further to 75 km/h for cars in some stretches when visibility is low.

2. National & State Highway Speed Limits

Outside of the winter restrictions on expressways, the general limits for highways in UP are:

• Cars (LMV): 100 km/h

• Two-Wheelers: 80 km/h

• Heavy Vehicles: 80 km/h

3. City & Urban Road Speed Limits

Speed limits within city limits (like Lucknow, Noida, or Kanpur) are much lower and governed by local municipal rules:

• Cars / LMVs: 40 – 60 km/h (varies by specific street; check signboards).

• Two-Wheelers: 30 – 40 km/h.

• Near Schools/Hospitals: Strictly 20 – 25 km/h.

Pro-Tips for 2026

• Fog Protocol: If visibility drops below 50 meters, authorities advise pulling over at the nearest "Wayside Amenity" or toll plaza rather than driving at any speed.

• Sectional Speed: Be aware that expressways in UP now use Sectional Speed Monitoring. This means they calculate your average speed between two toll booths. Even if you slow down for a camera, you will still get a challan if you reached the next exit too quickly.