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Over-Speeding fine in India

Here is a general breakdown of the penalties:

Important Considerations:

• State-Specific Variations: While the Motor Vehicles Act sets the minimum and maximum fine limits, state governments have the authority to fix the exact fine within that range, and some states like Delhi, Maharashtra, and Kerala have specific, often higher, penalties for repeat offenses.

  • For example, in Delhi, the fine for LMV overspeeding is often ₹2,000 for the first offense and ₹4,000 for a subsequent offense.

• License Seizure/Suspension: For a second or any subsequent offense of driving at an excessive speed, the Motor Vehicles Act mandates the impounding of the driving license.

• Rash Driving/Racing: The penalty for Speeding and Racing is a separate and much higher offense, typically starting at ₹5,000 for the first offense, along with possible imprisonment and license suspension.

To get the most accurate information, you should check the official traffic police or transport department website for the specific state or city where the violation occurred. You can often check and pay e-challans online through the official Parivahan e-Challan portal.

What is OverSpeeding?

In the context of driving and traffic law, overspeeding primarily refers to the act of a driver exceeding the maximum speed limit legally set for a particular road, area, or vehicle type.

Here's a breakdown of what that means:

1. Exceeding the Posted Limit: The most common definition is driving faster than the speed limit indicated by traffic signs or set by law for that location (e.g., driving at 70 km/h in a 50 km/h zone).
    
2. Driving at an Unsafe Speed: In some legal frameworks, overspeeding can also refer to driving at a speed that is too fast for the existing conditions (like heavy rain, fog, heavy traffic, or near a school zone), even if that speed is technically below the posted maximum limit. This is often described as driving at a speed that endangers public safety or property.
    
3. Legal Offense: Overspeeding is a traffic violation that can result in penalties such as fines (sometimes called a challan or ticket), demerit points on a license, or, in severe or repeated cases, license suspension.

It's important to note that the term "overspeeding" is sometimes used interchangeably with "speeding," although some technical definitions (especially concerning vehicle mechanics or tachographs in commercial vehicles) define "overspeed" more specifically as running an engine or a component beyond its design limit.

However, in general road safety terms, it refers to the legal violation of driving too fast.

OverSpeed Fine in UP:

The overspeeding fine in Uttar Pradesh varies based on the type of vehicle, as per the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019:

• Light Motor Vehicles (LMV): The fine is generally ₹2,000. Some sources indicate a range of ₹1,000 to ₹2,000.

• Medium or Heavy Passenger/Goods Vehicles (MPV/HPV): The fine is generally ₹4,000.

For repeat offenses, the penalties may be higher, sometimes involving court proceedings or a license suspension.

Note: Traffic fines are subject to change based on state-specific notifications and the Motor Vehicles Act amendments. It is always best to check the exact amount on the official UP Transport or Parivahan website using your vehicle or challan number.