Don’t do these 5 things while driving! Otherwise the police will suspend your driving license

• A driving license is required to drive any vehicle
• Driving license is suspended for ‘these’ reasons
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Many people usually get away with breaking traffic rules by simply paying a fine or ‘challan’. However, in future, if you are found violating road safety rules, your driving license (Driving License) may be suspended for a period of three months. Additionally, you may also have to pay a fine of up to Rs 10000. Now let’s look at the specific violations that can lead to suspension of your driving license.

Driving under the influence of alcohol

If you are caught driving after drinking or under the influence of alcohol, the police have the right to immediately confiscate your driving license under the Motor Vehicle Act. Moreover, the police can refer the matter to the Transport Department for cancellation or suspension of the license. Additionally, driving while intoxicated can also result in imprisonment.

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overspeeding

Driving faster than the speed limit can result in your license being suspended. Under the new rules, if you violate this rule five or more times in a year and are repeatedly caught speeding. So the traffic department can suspend your driving license for a period of 3 to 6 months.

Use of mobile phones

Talking on the phone or texting someone while driving can be a distraction. According to road safety rules, if you are caught using a mobile phone, even for the first time, your driving license can be suspended. Under the ‘Motor Vehicle Act, 2019’ (Section 184), along with suspension of your license, you can also face a fine ranging from ₹1000 to ₹5000.

crossing a red light

It is a serious offense to drive a vehicle in the intersection despite the red light. Violation of this rule can result in a fine ranging from Rs 1000 to Rs 5000. According to the rules laid down by the Supreme Court Committee, your driving license can be suspended for a period of at least three months if you cross a red light.

Overloading

If you overload a commercial vehicle, or carry more passengers than the permitted limit in a passenger vehicle, this may result in your DL being suspended. An additional load disturbs the balance of the vehicle, adversely affects the braking system and significantly increases the risk of a serious accident.

These rules have changed

Under the ‘Public Trust Bill’, several provisions of the ‘Motor Vehicles Act’ are being amended. DL related rules are also being revised and amended. Now, even after the expiry of the driving license, the license will be considered valid for the next 30 days. Also, if your license is due to expire on 10th April, but you renew it before the due date e.g. Even if decided on 10th March, the renewal will be deemed to have come into effect from 10th April and not from 10th March.