Under the Motor Vehicle Act, the traffic police issues a challan for driving after drinking alcohol, driving at high speed or not wearing a seat belt. Everyone knows this. But you will be surprised to know that 90% of the people who drive a car are not aware that a challan can be issued for smoking cigarettes while driving. This means that those who smoke cigarettes while driving are in trouble. Even if you drive a car, ignoring the traffic rules can cost you heavily.
Not only cigarettes, but drinking alcohol in the car can also lead to a fine from the traffic police
Of course, every driver who drives should have the correct information about all the traffic rules. Let us tell you whether a challan is issued for smoking cigarettes while driving or not? And if yes, then how much? By the way, smoking in a car is completely banned in many countries. Cigarette smoke is full of many harmful chemicals which can be harmful for other passengers in the car as well. The law is such that not only for smoking cigarettes but even for drinking alcohol in the car, the traffic police can issue a challan.
Challan is issued under this section
Under DMVAR 86.1(5)/177 MVA, if caught for the first time for smoking cigarettes in the car, a challan of Rs 500 can be issued. If caught for the second time, a challan of Rs 1500 may have to be paid. In such a situation, if you want to avoid the challan, then you should avoid smoking cigarettes while driving or sitting inside the car. The interesting thing is that if you are caught repeatedly, your challan will increase.
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