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A traffic
policeman in uniform has the right to demand your
driver's license and
inspect your vehicle's documents. He may impound your
license if he feels to judge 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 what is the reason for him to stop you. |
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Do not argue with the policeman. If you
feel there is a genuine argument 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 be later
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 impend 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 the court. If you fail to appear in
the
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 the plate
of 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 this complaint by registered
post.
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Not carrying a 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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Moving against a One-way |
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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 |
