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Traffic fines in India top Rs 12,000 cr, exceeding GDP of several small nations: Report
The Business Guardian
|May 20, 2025
A recent survey report by CARS24 has revealed that traffic violation fines imposed in India have surpassed the GDP of many small nations.
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According to its 2024 report, approximately 8 crore traffic challans were issued, with total fines of around Rs 12,000 crore. This means almost every second vehicle on the road has been fined at least once. However, a significant portion (Rs 9,000 crore) remains unpaid.
Out of the 140 crore people living in India, only 11 crore own a vehicle. This shows that a relatively small section of the population is responsible for a large number of violations, raising concerns about traffic discipline and accountability.
This story is from the May 20, 2025 edition of The Business Guardian.
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