Wrong side driving is one of the biggest causes of accidents in Delhi, and the traffic police have stepped up enforcement with cameras and special drives. Here’s what you need to know.
Wrong Side Driving Fine
Wrong side driving is commonly booked as dangerous driving under Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act:
| Offence | Penalty |
|---|---|
| First offence | ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 and/or imprisonment up to 6 months (court’s discretion) |
| Repeat within 3 years | Up to ₹10,000 and/or imprisonment up to 2 years |
| Licence | Can be suspended or referred for action |
The exact section and amount appear on your challan. In some cases it may be booked under other sections.
How Delhi Detects It
- ITMS and enforcement cameras at junctions and service lanes
- Special drives on arterial roads, flyover ramps and U-turn points
- On-the-spot challans by traffic officers with photo evidence
How to Settle
- Pending with police: pay online within 45 days or contest.
- In Virtual Court: pay or contest on vcourts.gov.in.
- In court: usually compoundable – settle in Lok Adalat, Evening or Weekend Court.
Dangerous driving was also among offences covered in Delhi’s 2024 notification on compounding at 50%, within time limits. Read half payment rule.
When to Contest
If the photo shows a different vehicle, your number was misread, or you were directed by police to use a lane, raise a grievance. See Delhi traffic challan complaint.
Drive Safe
Take the next legal U-turn even if it’s a few hundred metres away. Wrong side driving risks lives – and a much bigger fine and licence trouble. Full fine table: Delhi challan rate list 2026.
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What is the fine for wrong side driving in Delhi?
It is commonly booked as dangerous driving under Section 184: ₹1,000–₹5,000 for the first offence, with higher penalties for repeat offences.
Can wrong side driving challan be settled in Lok Adalat?
Generally yes, if it is compoundable and pending in court within the notified cut-off date.
Can my licence be suspended for wrong side driving?
Yes, dangerous driving can lead to licence suspension or other action.
