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A traffic policeman in uniform has the
right to demand your driver's license and inspect your
vehicle documents. He may impound your license if he
feels it necessary.
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If a
traffic policeman gives you instructions on the road, it
is your duty to obey them, regardless of what the
electronic traffic signals say. When a traffic policeman
is stationed at a signal/crossing, he is the final
authority.
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If you
cannot find your vehicle, it is likely that it has been towed rather than stolen. Ask around;
local shopkeepers are normally informed about local
traffic stations where confiscated vehicles are kept.
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| WHAT TO DO & WHAT NOT TO DO: |
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Stop your vehicle when a traffic
policeman indicates.
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You may ask
him the reason for stopping you. |
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Do not argue with the policeman. If you
feel there is a genuine reason for you breaking a rule, explain it to
him.
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If you have
committed a mistake, admit it candidly, seek his pardon.
He may let you off with a warning if approached
with courtesy.
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Do not drop
names of policemen and influential people.
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If the
policeman is insistent, show him the required documents, and allow him to take whatever action falls
within the purview of his duties.
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| WHAT ACTION A POLICEMAN MAY
TAKE:
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He may note
down the particulars of your license which will later be
forwarded to a court. The court will then issue
instructions regarding the course of action to be
taken; a certain amount may have to be paid as a fine. If you plead guilty
and send the requisite amount, the case will be filed;
else summons will be sent to you and the case will be
judged on merit.
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He may impound/take/confiscate your Driver's License and
issue a temporary license (which lasts only for a
stipulated period). You may compound the offence by
paying a fine at the police station under whose
jurisdiction the license was confiscated. Else you will
be provided a notice from court. If you fail to appear in
court, an arrest warrant may be issued.
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If the
policeman is an officer of rank sub-inspector or above,
you may compound the office on the spot by paying a
fine. The relevant receipts
will be provided to you.
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| IF HARASSED BY A TRAFFIC
POLICEMAN:
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If a
traffic policeman harasses you for illegal
gratification, never yield to his demands.
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Allow him
to impound your license; do not attempt to bribe him even if coerced.
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Note down
his buckle number/name which will be written on a plate
on his shirt. If he does not have one, you may demand
his identity card. If he fails to provide an
identity card, refuse to give him your documents.
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All
receipts, temporary licenses will have the name/buckle number of the officer. |
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You can approach the traffic police with
a specific complaint indicating all the particulars
about the incident; this MUST include details about the
concerned police officer. It is desirable to send a complaint by registered
post.
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Not carrying valid license
while driving/ driving without a license |
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Allowing a vehicle to be
driven by someone who does not have a license |
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Driving without insurance/permit/fitness |
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Speeding/reckless
driving |
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Driving under the influence of alcohol |
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Lane-cutting/dangerous lane-cutting |
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Wrong driving on a one way street |
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Stopping at a pedestrian
crossing/crossing a stop line |
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Improper use of headlights |
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Using a private vehicle for commercial purposes |
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Overloading a goods vehicle |
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Carrying goods in a dangerous manner |
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Taxi Drivers refusing to ply/ charging extra/not wearing uniform |
