No parking fine in Mumbai: amounts, towing and how to pay
The no parking fine in Mumbai is booked under the Motor Vehicles Act: section 177A sets ₹500 to ₹1,000 for breaking road regulations such as parking rules, and section 201 adds towing and storage charges when a parked vehicle blocks traffic. Near BMC public lots, higher civic penalties have applied since 2019. Your e-challan shows the exact amount due.
Key takeaways
- Parking offences fall under section 177A (₹500 to ₹1,000) and, where a vehicle blocks traffic, section 201 (₹500 plus towing and storage).
- From July 2019 the BMC charged ₹5,000 to ₹23,250 by vehicle type for parking within 500 m of 26 public lots and 20 BEST depots.
- Maharashtra notifies its own compounding amounts, so the figure on a Mumbai challan can be lower than the central ceiling.
- Triple seat, seat belt and helmet offences each carry ₹1,000 centrally; signal jumping and wrong-side driving are dangerous driving under section 184.
- Check and pay on mahatrafficechallan.gov.in, and use its grievance page if a parking challan photo is wrong.
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What is the no parking fine in Mumbai?
The no parking fine in Mumbai comes from section 177A of the Motor Vehicles Act, which sets ₹500 to ₹1,000 for breaking road regulations, parking rules included. If the vehicle blocks traffic, section 201 adds a ₹500 obstruction penalty plus towing and storage. Maharashtra’s compounding rate decides the final figure on your challan.
Why the amount on your challan can differ
Maharashtra was one of the states that cut some of the 2019 central fines through its own compounding amounts. That means the ₹500 to ₹1,000 band is the legal range, while the state schedule fixes the exact sum for a first or repeat parking offence.
What a parking challan records
A Mumbai parking challan carries the registration number, location, time, offence section and a photo. The amount payable is printed on it, and the same record appears when you search the vehicle on the state e-challan portal.
Which sections of the Motor Vehicles Act cover parking?
Four provisions shape every parking case in the city. Section 122 bans leaving a vehicle where it causes danger, obstruction or undue inconvenience. Section 177A prices the breach of road regulations. Section 201 covers obstruction and towing, and section 117 tells states to put safety first when they mark parking places.
Section 177A and section 201 side by side
Section 177A applies when you park against a sign, on a yellow line or in a no-parking zone. Section 201 applies when the vehicle actually obstructs the free flow of traffic; its ₹500 replaced the old ₹50 per hour, and removal costs are added.
When section 177 is used
If no specific penalty fits, officers can use the general section 177: ₹500 for a first offence and ₹1,500 for a repeat. You will see the section number printed on the challan.
What were the BMC parking lot penalties from July 2019?
From 7 July 2019 the BMC and Mumbai Traffic Police began charging much higher penalties for vehicles left within 500 metres of 26 authorised public parking lots and 20 designated BEST depots. The amounts were set by vehicle class and, for some classes, already included towing.
| Vehicle type | BMC penalty range (2019) | Includes towing? |
|---|---|---|
| Two-wheeler | Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,300 | Yes, as reported |
| Three-wheeler | Rs 8,000 to Rs 12,200 | Not stated |
| Light motor vehicle | Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,100 | Not stated |
| Medium vehicle | Rs 11,000 to Rs 17,600 | Not stated |
| Heavy vehicle | Rs 15,000 to Rs 23,250 | Yes, as reported |
How the daily increase worked
The 2019 scheme raised the base penalty for each day of late payment, up to a cap. That is why two owners parking the same car could pay different amounts.
Is the 2019 scheme still in force?
We could not confirm the current civic schedule from an official BMC page. Treat the table as the 2019 reference and check the amount on any notice you receive.
How much is the towing fine in Mumbai?
The towing fine in Mumbai is not one flat number. You pay the parking or obstruction penalty plus the removal charge that section 201 allows, which covers towing and storage. The receipt issued when the vehicle is released should show both parts separately.
What makes the bill go up
Waiting longer adds storage costs, and heavier vehicles cost more to lift. Near BMC lots the 2019 civic slabs already bundled towing for two-wheelers and heavy vehicles.
Why we do not print a tow rate
Towing rates are set locally and change with contracts. We could not verify a current official rate, so rely on the figure written on your receipt.
How do you get a towed vehicle back in Mumbai?
Recovering a towed vehicle takes about an hour if you have your papers ready. Police stations and traffic chowkis hold towed vehicles and collect the fine, so the first job is finding out which chowki covers the street where you parked.
- Look for the notice. Check for a chalk mark, slip or tow notice where you parked.
- Find the chowki. Ask nearby traffic staff or call the traffic helpline for the holding chowki.
- Carry your papers. Take the RC, your driving licence and photo ID.
- Pay the fine and tow fee. Pay the challan and towing charge and collect a receipt.
- Inspect the vehicle. Check for damage before you sign and drive away.
If someone else drove the vehicle
The challan sits against the registration number, so the owner settles it. Send the person collecting the vehicle with the RC copy and an authority letter.
If you find damage
Point it out and photograph it before you take the vehicle. Note it on the release slip so you can complain later.
What is on the Maharashtra traffic police fine list?
The Maharashtra traffic police fine list starts with the central penalties in the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019. The state then notifies compounding amounts for offences that can be settled without court. The table shows the central figure for offences Mumbai drivers search for most.
| Offence | MV Act section | Central penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Parking against rules | 177A | Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 |
| Obstructing traffic | 201 | Rs 500 plus towing |
| No seat belt | 194B | Rs 1,000 |
| Triple riding or no helmet | 194C / 194D | Rs 1,000 and DL disqualification |
| Signal jump or wrong side | 184 | Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 and/or jail |
| Driving without a licence | 181 | Up to Rs 5,000 |
| No registration | 192 | Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000 |
| Pollution norms (PUC) | 190(2) | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Overloading | 194(1) | Rs 20,000 plus Rs 2,000 per tonne |
Compounding versus court
Most offences in the table can be compounded and paid online. Drunk driving and serious dangerous-driving cases usually go to court. Our separate guide on drink and drive cases covers that route.
Where the full national list lives
For every central section with first and repeat amounts, see the e-challan guide, which links each offence page.
Is there a separate Mumbai RTO fine list?
No single public Mumbai RTO fine list exists. The RTO raises dues such as late tax, expired fitness and permit breaches, while traffic police book driving offences. Both can sit on one vehicle, but they are paid in different places.
Dues the RTO raises
Flying squads book permit breaches under section 192A. Late fees and tax arrears appear on the Vahan fee screen when you apply for a service.
How to tell them apart
A police challan has a challan number on the state portal. An RTO due shows up as a pending fee in a Vahan application. Our Mumbai traffic guide explains both channels.
What is the PUC fine in Mumbai?
The PUC fine in Mumbai follows section 190(2): up to ₹10,000, up to three months in jail, or both, plus a three-month licence disqualification for breaking pollution standards. Maharashtra may compound a missing certificate for less, so read the challan for the exact figure.
How long a PUC lasts
A certificate is needed once a year has passed since first registration. It is valid for six months, or twelve months for BS-IV and BS-VI vehicles.
What a test costs in Maharashtra
From August 2026 test centres charge ₹60 for two-wheelers, ₹120 for petrol three-wheelers and ₹180 for diesel vehicles. Renewal is far cheaper than any challan; see our PUC certificate guide.
What is the no entry fine in Mumbai?
A no entry fine in Mumbai applies when you drive into a road closed by a sign, either fully or during set hours, such as heavy-vehicle bans in the day. It is normally a breach of road regulations under section 177A, priced at ₹500 to ₹1,000 centrally.
Timed no-entry zones
Many Mumbai roads restrict goods vehicles or private cars at certain hours. Read the supplementary plate under the sign; the times printed there are what the officer enforces.
When no entry becomes dangerous driving
If entering a one-way road puts you head-on against traffic, the officer can book it under section 184 instead, which carries a much higher penalty.
What is the wrong way fine in Mumbai?
The wrong way fine in Mumbai is the penalty for driving against the permitted direction on a one-way road or a divided carriageway. Section 184 treats driving against the authorised flow of traffic as dangerous driving: ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 and/or six months to a year in jail for a first offence.
Repeat offences
A second offence can reach ₹10,000 and/or two years in jail. Courts, not the roadside officer, decide jail terms.
Licence seizure
Section 206(4) lets police seize the licence of anyone accused under section 184 and send it for disqualification proceedings.
Is wrong side driving fine in Mumbai a dangerous driving case?
Yes. The wrong side driving fine in Mumbai is booked as dangerous driving because the 2019 amendment lists driving against the flow of traffic in the explanation to section 184. Two-wheelers cutting across service roads are the most common case.
Can it be paid online?
Some section 184 challans can be compounded, but cases involving injury or repeat offences are often sent to court. The challan will say which applies.
Short cuts that count
Riding a few metres the wrong way to reach a petrol pump or gate still counts. Use the next legal turn even if it adds distance.
What is the triple seat fine in Mumbai?
The triple seat fine in Mumbai applies when a motorcycle carries more than one pillion rider. Section 194C sets ₹1,000 and disqualifies the rider’s licence for three months. Each rider without a helmet can draw a separate section 194D challan.
Children on the pillion
There is no exception for small children. Since 2022, a child aged nine months to four years must wear a crash helmet and harness, and the rider must keep under 40 km/h.
What happens to the licence
The three-month disqualification is processed by the RTO after the police forward the case, so you may receive a separate notice.
What is the seat belt fine in Mumbai?
The seat belt fine in Mumbai is ₹1,000 under section 194B for a driver or passenger travelling without a belt. Another ₹1,000 applies if a child under 14 is not secured by a belt or child restraint. Rear passengers are covered, not only the front seats.
Taxis and app cabs
The section covers passengers too, so fasten the rear belt in cabs. Transport vehicles carrying standing passengers can be excluded by the state.
Camera challans for belts
Cameras at some junctions can record a missing belt. If the image is unclear, raise a grievance rather than paying.
What is the signal jump fine Mumbai police charge?
Jumping a red light or crossing a stop sign is dangerous driving under the section 184 explanation. The central range is ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 and/or six months to a year in jail for a first offence. Signal cameras at major junctions book most of these.
Stop-line offences
Stopping past the white line without crossing the junction is often booked as a separate road-regulation breach, at a lower amount than a full signal jump.
Amber light confusion
Amber means stop if you safely can. Speeding up to beat it is the most common way Mumbai drivers get a camera challan.
What is the without license fine in Mumbai?
The without license fine in Mumbai is up to ₹5,000 under section 181, with up to three months in jail or both. The owner who handed over the keys can be fined up to ₹5,000 again under section 180. The without licence fine guide explains the sections in detail.
Expired or forgotten licence
Forgetting the card is different from having none. A licence shown in DigiLocker or mParivahan is accepted as the original.
Learner riders
A learner licence holder riding alone, without an L-plate or a licensed instructor, can also be booked.
What is the no number plate fine?
The no number plate fine depends on why the plate is missing. A vehicle on the road with no registration at all is booked under section 192: ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 for a first offence, and up to ₹10,000 and/or a year in jail for a repeat. A registered vehicle with a wrong plate draws a lower rules breach.
Plates that break the rules
Rule 50 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules requires English capital letters and Arabic numerals. Devanagari script, the word Maharashtra instead of MH, stickers or tinted covers have all been treated as violations.
New vehicles waiting for a plate
A new vehicle should leave the dealer with its plate fitted. Driving one away without it can be booked, so ask the dealer before delivery.
Does a missing HSRP lead to a separate fine?
Yes. Maharashtra set a ₹1,000 fine from 1 July 2026 for vehicles registered before 1 April 2019 that still lack a high security registration plate. RTO services such as transfer or address change may also be refused until the plate is fitted.
Who is affected
Only older vehicles registered before April 2019. Newer vehicles were supplied with HSRP by the manufacturer.
Booking proof
Keep the booking slip with you. It shows you have applied, though it may not stop a challan everywhere.
What is the overload fine in Maharashtra?
The overload fine in Maharashtra starts from section 194(1): ₹20,000 plus ₹2,000 for every tonne above the permitted weight, and the vehicle cannot move until the excess is removed. Refusing to stop for weighing costs ₹40,000 under section 194(2).
Passenger overloading
Buses, autos and other transport vehicles carrying more passengers than permitted pay ₹200 per extra passenger under section 194A.
Loads that stick out
Loads projecting beyond the sides, front, rear or height limit are a separate offence with their own penalty and off-loading costs.
How does a Mumbai cop traffic violation reach you?
A Mumbai cop traffic violation challan reaches you in one of two ways: an officer books it on a handheld device at the roadside, or a camera records it and the system traces the owner through the RTO record. Either way, an SMS goes to the mobile linked to the vehicle.
Roadside bookings
The officer photographs the vehicle and can collect the fine on the spot. Always ask for the challan number so you can confirm it online.
Camera bookings
These arrive later by SMS. If your number is not linked, you may only find them during a search, so check regularly.
How do you check and pay a parking challan?
Search the vehicle or challan number on mahatrafficechallan.gov.in, pass the CAPTCHA and open the challan to see the photo and amount. Pay through the options shown and save the receipt. The national portal also shows Maharashtra challans.
Do not pay through links
Fake challan SMS messages copy the look of real ones. Type the portal address yourself and never pay through a link sent by SMS or WhatsApp.
Keep the receipt
Download the receipt PDF. It is your proof if the challan still shows as pending.
Can you contest a wrong no-parking challan?
Yes. Use the E-Challan Grievance page on the state portal and choose Apply Grievance Against Challan. Attach proof such as a pay-and-park receipt, a photo showing no sign, or evidence that the vehicle was elsewhere. The state helpline is 844 844 8960.
Good evidence
A time-stamped receipt from an authorised lot is the strongest proof. Photos of a missing or hidden sign plate also help.
Plate mismatch
If the photo shows a different vehicle with your number, report it as a possible cloned plate as well as raising the grievance.
Where can you park legally in Mumbai?
Use authorised pay-and-park lots, marked on-street bays and building parking. Section 117 asks states to put safety first when they fix parking places, so official spots are away from junctions, bus stops and crossings.
Reading the signs
A no-parking sign with a supplementary plate may allow parking at some hours. Our guide to the no parking fine across India explains the sign variants.
Places that always attract challans
Junction corners, bus stops, footpaths, building gates and the second lane outside shops draw challans and towing most often.
How do you report illegal parking in Mumbai?
You can report a vehicle blocking your gate or a lane to the traffic police helpline or through the official traffic app. For the online route, our guide to an illegal parking complaint online walks through the steps.
What to include
Note the number plate, exact spot and time, and take a clear photo. Do not confront the driver.
Emergencies
If a parked vehicle blocks an ambulance or fire route, call 112 straight away.
What happens if you repeat a parking offence?
Repeat cases cost more. Under section 177 a second offence rises from ₹500 to ₹1,500, and Maharashtra’s compounding schedule also sets higher amounts for repeats. Unpaid challans pile up on the vehicle record and can be sent to court.
Effect on RTO work
Pending challans can hold up ownership transfer, NOC and other Vahan services. Clear them before you sell.
Lok Adalat sittings
Court-pending challans are sometimes listed at a National Lok Adalat, where any concession is decided at the sitting.
Will these fines go up in future?
Possibly. The 2019 amendment allows central fines to rise by up to 10% a year, and Maharashtra can revise its compounding schedule at any time. Older fine lists online may already be out of date, so the challan is always the final word.
How we keep this page current
We re-check fines pages every 90 days against the Act and state notices. This page was last checked on 30 October 2026.
Estimate before you pay
The calculator below shows central penalties. Maharashtra’s compounding amount can differ.
Official links
Maharashtra e-challan: search and paymahatrafficechallan.gov.in ↗E-challan grievance (Maharashtra)Wrong challan or receipt ↗National e-Challan portalechallan.parivahan.gov.in ↗Brihanmumbai Municipal CorporationCivic parking lots ↗No parking fine in mumbai questions
How much is the no parking fine in Mumbai for a bike?
The central range under section 177A is ₹500 to ₹1,000, plus towing if the bike was lifted. Near BMC public lots the 2019 civic penalty for two-wheelers was ₹5,000 to ₹8,300. Your challan shows the current amount.
Is the towing charge separate from the parking fine?
Yes. Section 201 allows removal charges, including towing and storage, on top of the penalty. The receipt at the chowki should list both.
Can I pay a Mumbai parking challan online?
Yes. Search your vehicle or challan number on mahatrafficechallan.gov.in and pay through the options shown. Towed vehicles are released only after the fine is cleared.
What if my car was parked in a lot but still got a challan?
Keep the pay-and-park receipt and raise a grievance against the challan on the state portal with a photo of the receipt and the location.
Does a parking challan go to court if unpaid?
Unpaid challans can be sent to court and stay on the vehicle record. Clear them early so RTO work such as ownership transfer is not held up.
Is double parking fined more in Mumbai?
Double parking blocks a lane, so it can be booked as obstruction under section 201 with towing costs, not only as a parking breach.
What is the triple seat fine in Mumbai?
Section 194C sets ₹1,000 and a three-month licence disqualification centrally. Maharashtra may compound it for a different amount.
Can a Mumbai cop fine me without a receipt?
Challans are issued on handheld devices and appear on the state portal. Ask for the challan number and check it online before or after paying.
Are Mumbai parking fines the same in Thane and Navi Mumbai?
The MV Act sections are the same across Maharashtra. Civic parking rules and towing contracts differ by city, so read the challan for the local amount.
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