Traffic Rules: Repeated Traffic Violations May Now Lead to Driving License Cancellation in Delhi – Check New Rules
✅ Traffic Rules Update: Repeated Traffic Offenders May Lose Their Driving License in Delhi – Know Full Details
If you are a frequent traffic rule violator in Delhi, you may now face serious consequences. According to a new proposal by the Delhi Traffic Police, the driving licenses of habitual traffic offenders could soon be canceled permanently. This decision is aimed at reducing road accidents and ensuring strict adherence to traffic rules in the national capital.
The Delhi Traffic Police has already sent a recommendation to the Delhi Transport Department requesting the cancellation of driving licenses for those drivers who have been caught violating traffic rules three or more times under serious offenses as per the Motor Vehicles Act (MV Act). Now, the final approval from the Transport Department is awaited.
✅ Why Did Delhi Traffic Police Recommend License Cancellation?
The Delhi Traffic Police has observed that a large number of road accidents are occurring in the city due to reckless driving, drunk driving, and violation of traffic rules. To curb road accidents and ensure road safety, the traffic police has recommended that:
- Drivers who have committed three or more serious traffic violations under Section 184 and 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act (MV Act) may face permanent cancellation of their driving licenses.
- Additionally, drivers who have been fined five or more times for general traffic violations will also face strict action, including suspension or cancellation of their driving license.
✅ Which Traffic Violations Can Lead to License Cancellation?
The Delhi Traffic Police has clearly defined the type of traffic violations that may result in driving license cancellation. The major offenses falling under Section 184 and 185 of the MV Act are:
🚦 Violations Under Section 184 (Dangerous Driving)
According to the Motor Vehicles Act (MV Act), Section 184 covers the following violations:
| Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| 🚥 Jumping Red Lights | ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 fine |
| 🛑 Ignoring Stop Signals | ₹2,000 to ₹10,000 fine |
| 🚗 Overtaking From the Wrong Side | ₹5,000 fine + License Suspension |
| 📲 Using Mobile Phone While Driving | ₹2,000 fine + 3 months license suspension |
| 🚐 Carrying Passengers in Goods Vehicle | ₹5,000 fine |
| 🚙 Driving Against the Flow of Traffic | ₹2,000 fine |
| 🚗 Driving in a Dangerous Manner | ₹5,000 fine + Vehicle Seizure |
🍺 Violations Under Section 185 (Drunk Driving)
Under Section 185 of the MV Act, drunk driving is considered a major offense, and the penalties include:
| Offense | Penalty |
|---|---|
| 🍺 Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol | ₹10,000 fine + 6 months imprisonment |
| 🚔 Causing an Accident While Drunk | ₹50,000 fine + 2 years imprisonment |
| 🚨 Repeat Drunk Driving Offense | Permanent Cancellation of Driving License |
✅ Who Will Be Affected by This Rule?
According to a senior traffic police officer, the recommendation has been made for two major categories of offenders:
🚗 1. Habitual Traffic Rule Violators (Major Offenses)
- Drivers who have committed three or more major traffic violations, such as jumping red lights, dangerous driving, drunk driving, or using mobile phones while driving.
- Their driving license may permanently be canceled under the new rule.
🚐 2. Frequent Minor Offenders (General Violations)
- Drivers who have received five or more traffic challans for minor violations, such as wrong parking, no seat belt, not wearing a helmet, etc.
- Their driving license may be temporarily suspended for three months.
✅ Why Did Traffic Police Recommend This Rule?
According to the Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Ajay Chaudhary, the traffic challans data shows that lakhs of people in Delhi are habitual traffic rule violators. In many road accidents, it was found that the driver was either drunk, driving dangerously, or ignoring traffic signals.
To reduce road accidents and ensure road safety, the traffic police have recommended strict action against:
- 🚘 Drunk drivers
- 🚗 Habitual red-light jumpers
- 📲 Drivers using mobile phones while driving
- 🚐 Over-speeding drivers
✅ When Was This Recommendation Sent?
The Delhi Traffic Police had sent this recommendation to the Secretary-cum-Commissioner of the Delhi Transport Department on December 20, 2024.
- As per reports, the Transport Department has accepted the recommendation and is now working on preparing the guidelines for license cancellation.
- Once the new rules are approved, the traffic police will start sending the details of habitual offenders to the Transport Department for cancellation of driving licenses.
✅ Delhi Road Accident Data
According to the Delhi Traffic Police Report, in the year 2024 alone:
- 🚗 1,431 people died in 5,416 road accidents.
- 🏥 5,030 people were injured in these accidents.
- 🚔 In 90% of fatal accidents, the driver was found guilty of traffic violations.
- 💀 Major causes of accidents were drunk driving, overspeeding, and jumping red lights.
✅ What Will Happen After License Cancellation?
If a driver's license is canceled, they will face:
- ❌ Permanent Cancellation – In case of three or more major traffic violations.
- 🚫 Suspension for 3 Months – In case of five or more minor violations.
- ⚠️ Vehicle Seizure – If caught driving without a valid license.
✅ How Can You Avoid License Cancellation?
To avoid license cancellation, you must:
- ✅ Always follow traffic rules.
- ✅ Avoid drunk driving or using a mobile phone while driving.
- ✅ Respect traffic signals and speed limits.
- ✅ Avoid carrying passengers in goods vehicles.
✅ What Should You Do If Your License Gets Canceled?
If your license gets canceled, you will:
- Be banned from driving any vehicle.
- Need to reapply for a new driving license after 6-12 months.
- Face heavy penalties if caught driving without a valid license.
✅ Final Words
The Delhi Traffic Police has taken a bold step to reduce road accidents and ensure road safety by recommending the cancellation of driving licenses for habitual traffic offenders.
👉 If you are a driver in Delhi, make sure to follow all traffic rules to avoid license cancellation or heavy penalties.
👉 The new rules are likely to be implemented soon, and strict action will be taken against traffic violators.
