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Do you want to answers for some questions like:
1.When accident takes place on the road - How can I approach the Police ?
2.When I am riding / driving without any traffic violation and am also having
3. I am having an Learner Licence Renewal (LLR) -Can I ride/ drive a vehicle ?

Here are the answers for your questions from the site:  http://www.chennaitrafficpolice.in

• 1. If Speed Breaker required/ removed -How and where can I approach ?

  
  
  Approach the jurisdiction Traffic Police. After conducting a survey by the
  Chennai Corporation , they will lay / remove the speed breaker depending on
  the assesment of the requirement.
  
  

• 2. When accident takes place on the road - How can I approach the Police ?

  If possible give First Aid to the accident victim and then admit the victim
  at the nearest Hospital. Dial 100 0r 103 0r 98400-17626 or 044-42042300 and
  thus inform the Control Room who would take the required action.
  
  

• 3. Whenever signal fails to work- To whom should it be reported and How ?

  Just Dial 100 0r 103 0r 98400-17626 or 044-42042300
  
  

• 4. When I am riding / driving without any traffic violation and am also having
  the required records and if the Police demand money - What can I do ?

  If all the records are in ordert, you need not agree with the demand of the
  Police Officer. Refuse to pay the penalalty and insist that you would like
  to contest the case and do not agree for compounding. Apart from is there
  any traffic violation committed by you, you will be penalized according to
  the Motor Vehicle Act. Details of the fine amounts that could be imposed
  for various voilations are mentioned in the Offences and Penalties on this
  Web-Site.
  
  

• 5. I am having an Learner Licence Renewal (LLR) -Can I ride/ drive a vehicle ?

  Accrding to the Motor Vehicle Act , You are not allowed to drive/ride a
  vehicle on the road with this LLR
  
  You are only allowed to ride/drive a vehicle, with the help of a the
  Authorised / Permanent licence holder and the L board should be displayed
  in front and rear side of the vehicle.
  
  After getting the permanent licence from the concerned authority (RTO) you
  are allowed to ride/drive a vehicle. Is there violation / deviation the
  action will be taken according to the Motor Vehicle Act.
  
  

• 6. If I help any of the accident victim - How would I be traeated by the
  Police

  You will only be appreciated and thanked. Action will be taken according to
  the information given by you.
  
  

• 7. Is it necessary to carry Driving License while driving?

  Yes. In case, one is found guilty for not carrying a Driving License then a
  challan amount or imprisonment or both can be compounded on the guilty.
  
  

• 8. What is to be done if stopped by traffic police on account of a Traffic
  Violation?

  One can either pay the penalty fees against the receipt or surrender the
  documents against the challans receipt and attend court when it is
  expected.
  
  

• 9. What is to be done if the vehicle documents are seized by a Traffic cop?

  One can have his/her documents released after paying the penalty fees of
  the offence in court.
  
  

• 10. Can traffic authorities detain vehicles anytime?

  Authorities can detain vehicles under following conditions:

  
  

  1.Driver is driving without license. 

  
  

  2.Vehicle is driven without registration. 

  
  

  3.Commercial vehicles driven without permit. 

  
  

  4.Vehicle driven without payment of tax. 

  
  

  5.Vehicle carrying a suspicious number plate.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  • 11. Under what conditions a vehicle can be "Towed"?

    Any vehicle found under the following conditions can be towed and then
    fined:
    
    1.Vehicle parked under restricted zone.
    
    2.Vehicle parked in a way to cause inconvenience to the road users.
    
    3. Towing charges including Lock/Clamping charges would be required to be
    paid as has been detailed under the head Offences and Penalties in this Web
    Site.
    
    

  • 12. What is to be done in case the vehicle is "Towed" by a traffic crane?

    One can contact the nearest Traffic Police Circle and pay the challan fees
    for improper parking along with the tow away charges that are vehicle
    specific.
    
    

  • 13. What is the law for Drunken Driving?

    If anyone is found guilty of Drunken Driving, then he may have to pay a
    hefty amount for challan or may be imprisoned. The punishment depends upon
    the amount of alcohol consumed and frequency of occurrence of such an
    offense.
    
    Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides for the penalty to be
    imposed for such voilation.It states that if one is driving or attempting
    to drive a motor vehicle and has 30 mg per 100 ml of blood or is under the
    influence of Drugs to such an extent that he is incapable of excersing
    proper control over his vehicle is said to be doing drunken driving.
    
    Such a person could be punished with an imprisonment of 6 months or with
    fine which may extend to Rs. 2000/- or with both for the first offence and
    subsequently if a similar offence is committed within three years with
    imprisonment upto 2 years and with fine upto Rs 3000/- or with both.
    
    

  • 14. Where do need to approach for driving license

    To local transport zonal office
    
    

  • 15. Are there any restriction related to obtaining a learner license?

    The applicant should fulfill the following pre-requisites:
    
    1.For non-geared small vehicles, he should be above the age of 16 yrs, but
    in that case, one should have a prior consent from the parents or
    guardians.
    
    2.For geared light motor vehicles he should be above the age of 18 yrs.
    
    3.For commercial driving of transport vehicles, he should have an 1 year
    experience.
    
    4.Medical certificate is mandatory by law in all the above cases.
    
    

  • 16. Is Learner License valid through out India?

    Yes
    
    

  • 17. How long is Learner License valid?

    It is valid up to six months.
    
    

  • 18. Will I be asked to drive while obtaining a Learner License?

    No
    
    

  • 19. Is it compulsory to have a medical certificate for obtaining a Learner
    License?

    Yes, it is compulsory especially for commercial vehicles.
    
    

  • 20. What is a "Driving Test"?

    The inspector at the R.T.O's office conducts the test as per the rules
    in MV Act and refers his recommendations to the concerned R.T.O to issue
    driving license.
    
    

    • 21. What all subjects are covered in the "Driving Preliminary Test"?

      The questions asked in the preliminary test may belong to the following
      subjects:
      
      1.Related to "Traffic Signs", "Traffic Signals" and "Rules and Regulations"
      as stated in MV Act.
      
      2.Related to duties of drivers on road.
      
      3.Related to precautions to be kept while traveling by road.
      
      4.Related to documents required while travel.
      
      

    • 22. What happens if one fails the driving test?

      One can apply for re-test after 7 days.
      
      

    • 23. What if one forgets to renew the license?

      One can renew it within 5 yrs of expiry, but driving with an expired
      license is an offense.
      
      

    • 24. What documents are needed for Driving License?

      The following documents are required for Driving License:
      
      Residence Proof.
      
      Proof of Age.
      
      Form no. 1, 1A, 2 and 3
      
      

    • 25. What is the validity time period for Driving License?

      A Driving License for a private vehicle is valid up to a period of 20 yrs
      or an age of 50 yrs whichever is experienced earlier. But, a commercial
      Driving License is valid up to three years.
      
      

    • 26. What documents should a driver carry while driving?

      The following documents should be carried while driving:
      
      1.Driving License
      
      2.Registration Certificate
      
      3.Taxation Certificate
      
      4.Insurance Certificate.
      
      5.Fitness Certificate and Permit.
      
      

    • 27. What is "2 Seconds" Rule?

      This rule is used to measure a safe distance between two vehicles.
      According to this rule: "There should be a two second difference between
      two vehicles when they pass a stationary object on road side".
      
      

    • 28. What is a Safe Driving Speed

      A "Safe Speed" for driving is a relative term. Drivers should negotiate
      speed while driving on the road depending upon the traffic and weather
      conditions.
      
      

    • 29. What precautions need to be taken while vehicle crashes?

      In case of vehicle crash always slow down and park your vehicle at the road
      side and then look for what has happened. Never apply sudden breaks. Use
      hand signals in case of emergency.
      
      

    • 30. Can I use mobile phone while driving?

      No. According to the rule, mobile phones should be switched off while

      driving.

      
      

      
      

      • 31. How can we know where a vehicle has been registered?

        This information can be fetched from the code: Ex: DL-4C-1747 DL - means -
        vehicle belongs to Delhi. 4 - means - the region code, here Janak Puri. C -
        means the vehicle type - Car 1747 - Vehicle registration number.
        
        

      • 32. Can I keep photocopies of Registration Certificates of vehicle while
        driving?

        You should keep Original Registration Certificate with your vehicle and
        keep photocopies at your home. The court can prosecute for not having
        original documents with you.
        
        

      • 33. Can persons other than drivers use mobile phone while driving?

        Yes, the occupants of the vehicle other than the driver himself can use
        mobile phones.
        
        Under Section 21 (25) of the Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, using Mobile Phones
        while driving constitutes nuisance or danger to public.