Not wearing a seat belt in the car, driving at excessive speed, not wearing a helmet, driving a vehicle after drinking alcohol, all these are punishable offenses according to the Indian Motor Vehicle Act and you can be challaned for this. But this question arises in the mind of many people that whether there is any kind of penalty for driving a car while smoking a cigarette. If you also have the same question in your mind, then this article is for you.
Can the police challan you for smoking in the car?
While driving a car, you have to follow the traffic rules, along with this, you also have to follow many rules regarding the parked car. The government can also challan you regarding this. There are many rules and regulations about which people are not even aware. One such rule is related to smoking, yes. If you smoke while sitting in the car, then the police can challan you, so you need to be careful.
What does the Motor Vehicle Act say?
In fact, smoking or drinking alcohol in a public place is a legal offense. In such a situation, when your own vehicle is on the road, it is also considered as a public place. Now if you are found smoking while sitting in the car, the police will issue a challan to you and you will not be able to present any explanation for this. Therefore, drinking alcohol while sitting inside the car and smoking cigarettes while sitting in the car is also a legal offense under section DMVR 86.1(5)/177 of the Motor Vehicle Act.
This much can be the fine
Under section 86.1(5)/177 of the Motor Vehicle Act, if you are caught smoking in a car or a public place, you can be fined Rs 100 for the first time and Rs 300 for the second time. These rules have been made to stop smoking in public places. Apart from this, the police can issue a challan of up to Rs 500 for driving a vehicle after drinking alcohol and drinking alcohol in public.
Do not smoke in a CNG or LPG vehicle
If you have a CNG or LPG-powered vehicle, you should completely avoid smoking in it. Doing so can cost you more than your pocket. There is a risk of fire in gas-powered vehicles, which can lead to your painful death. If you are not aware of the gas leak in the vehicle, then smoking can immediately catch fire and take your life.
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