Delhi new traffic challan system: 50% payment required before appeal, designated officers to dispose grievancesDelhi will soon implement a new traffic challan system for motorists. Grievance rejection will require depositing fifty percent of the pena...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says driving licence, vehicle RC may be suspended for repeated traffic violations under negative points systemUnion minister Nitin Gadkari has said his ministry is working on a negative points system for driving licences and vehicle registration cer...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Gurugram traffic police issue 6,231 challans worth ₹1.24 cr in AugustGurugram Traffic Police issued 6,231 fines for overspeeding during August. These violations resulted in penalties totaling approximately Rs...
06 Sep, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Iran says support for new sanctions would be 'act of war'A strong message came from Iran's security chief, cautioning nations that support the freshly imposed US economic measures. President Pezes...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
China's robot traffic cops cannot fine but will politely ask you to wear helmet instead; built to work without any break, they can spot violations through rush hour and poor weatherChina's traffic robot cops cannot fine or arrest violators but issue polite warnings instead, and are built to work through rush hour, poor...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
How to take joy out of jumping red lightsPrepaid fines could make traffic violators think twice - and let the state, Kautilya-style, collect its dues in a gentle manner.
16 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
What actually happens when you ignore a traffic challan in IndiaIgnoring traffic challans in India leads to escalating consequences. Unpaid fines remain on record and may attract additional penalties. Ca...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Svalbard polar bear woken by foghorn, triggering fine worth thousands of dollars for wildlife disturbanceA visitor in Svalbard received a substantial fine for using a foghorn to wake a polar bear. This action unnecessarily disturbed protected w...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Why was an Alaska Airlines Miami flight put on lockdown after passenger threats?Two separate passenger incidents on US flights prompted emergency responses and law enforcement involvement. A United Airlines flight diver...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
No insurance, no fuel? Supreme Court proposes pilot project, extends tenure of third party insurance cover for new vehiclesThe Supreme Court has proposed new measures to address widespread non-compliance with mandatory motor insurance laws. Automatic e-challans ...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Government to intensify drive against abandoned vehicles, footpath encroachments in BengaluruBengaluru minister directed officials to prepare action plans for vehicle removal. Footpath encroachments are being cleared to improve pede...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Government says 352 significant tech defects reported in flight operations this year till JuneOver 350 significant technical defects occurred in flight operations this year. Akasa Air reported the highest number of these defects. The...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Why digital platforms are changing how drivers handle traffic recordsDigital challan systems now manage traffic violations, replacing older paper methods. Automated cameras and ANPR software capture violation...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Netizens say they will quit high-paying IT jobs if India implements Vietnam-style traffic rulesVietnam has increased penalties for traffic violations from January 1. Citizens and organizations can earn up to $200 for reporting verifie...
10 Jan, 2025, 08.46 AM IST
Higher penalty for traffic violations from September 1The act, which looks to discipline road users by imposing hefty fines for violations, also provides for regulation of cab aggregators such ...
21 Aug, 2019, 08.52 AM IST
Bengaluru traffic cops mop up Rs 100-cr penalty this yearCritics may argue that the sharp jump in fine collections shows the propensity of vehicle users to repeat violations, instead of being dete...
07 Dec, 2017, 12.24 PM IST
- Tech helps to book, can't catch errant drivers
Although the traffic police have fared well in using technology to book violators, the success rate in catching the errant drivers is less ...
25 Oct, 2017, 10.37 AM IST