TRAFFIC
Traffic Lines Sector 29, Chandigarh
Tel : 2641542,2741900-1412

OBEY TRAFFIC RULES
YOU AND THE LAW

  LEARNING TO DRIVE

  •  Any person learning to drive a motor vehicle is required to obtain a learner’s licence. The law requires that he should display on the front and the rear of vehicle a square shaped white plate or card which should 17”(17 cms) x 7” (17 cms).On this plate must be written the letter ‘L’ in RED colour. The lettering should be 4” (10 cms) in height and 3.5” (8.5 cms) in width.

  • He must carry his learner’s licence at the time of driving.

  • A learner’s licence issued in Chandigarh is valid for a period  of six months and there is no grace period.

  • A learner’s licence is valid only in the State where it is issued.

  • The minimum age at which a learner’s licence can be issued is 18 years.

 

DRIVER WITH LEARNER’S LICENCE FOR SCOOTER/MOTOR CYCLE

 In Chandigarh a two wheeler driver (learner’s licence holder) is allowed to carry any person on the pillion seat.

 DRIVER WITH LEARNER’S LICENCE FOR  CAR

 A car driver (learner’s licence holder) must have by his side a person duly licensed to drive a vehicle. He should sit by his side in such a position as to be able to readily stop the vehicle.

 FOR PERMANENT LICENCE HOLDERS

  • A permanent licence is valid for the type of vehicle for which it is issued.

  • After its expiry, there is a grace period of 30 days within which to get it renewed.  

  • The minimum age for applying for a permanent licence is 18 years. For paid rivers, it is 20 years. A paid driver must carry his driving licence at the time of driving.

  • A permanent licence is valid throughout in India.

  BEFORE DRIVING MAKE  SURE THAT

  • Your vehicle is registered.  

  • Registration number is displayed prominently in front and rear in the prescribed manner.

  • It is insured to cover liability in respect of any third party risk.

  • The vehicle is in roadworthy condition . A vehicle which is not roadworthy is a risk to your own life  and of others.

  • You are not under the influence of drinks/drugs to such an extent that you are  unable to control the vehicle properly.

  • You have a valid driving licence for the type of vehicle you are driving.  

  • You are physically and mentally fit to drive.  

    UNDER THE LAW YOUR CAR MUST

  • Be registered.   

  • Display the registration number plate in front and rear in the prescribed  manner.

  • Be in roadworthy condition.

  • Have brakes of sufficient strength

  • Have headlight, backlight for illuminating the number plate. Lighting time starts half an hour  after sunset and continues until half an hour before sunrise.

  • Have tyres properly inflated and in good and sound condition.

  • Have the horn in working order.

  • Be fitted with a silencer.

  • Have its steering mechanism adequately maintained and in  good trim.

  • Have efficient automatic windscreen wiper.

  • Have well maintained transparent  windscreen and side and rear windows.

  • A rear-view mirror appropriately fitted.

  • Not cause undue noise.

  • Be equipped with electrical or mechanical device.

  • Not emit smoke.

  • Display tax token properly.

  Under the law your scooter must have

  • Brakes of sufficient strength

  • Horn in working order.

  • Headlight, backlight for illuminating  the number plate.

  • Tyres properly inflated and in good and sound condition.

  • The steering mechanism in good and sound condition.

  • A silencer.

  • A number plate displayed in front and rear in the prescribed manner.

  • No defect in the vehicle which would cause undue noise or release smoke.

  • The correct provision for one passenger only.

  • Tax token displayed prominently.

  • A rear view mirror  if fitted with a side car

    Under the law your motor cycle must have in addition to 
    the  above

  • A suitable device to prevent garments of the pillion rider from getting entangled.

  • Provision  for footrest.

  • A suitable device for pillion rider to hold  on to the motor cycle.

  Other yellow / white lines on the road

Continuous yellow / white lines have been drawn in the middle of some roads in Chandigarh.  It is an offence to cross this line to overtake another vehicle or otherwise.  Vehicle should take only the left carriage-way.  

 

  Some under-aged children are using driving licences obtained by submitting forged birth certificates etc. This constitutes offences of cheating and forgery, which are non-bailable offence and punishable with imprisonment upto 7 years or more.