In 2024, Indian roads saw a huge spike in traffic rule-breaking. A report by CARS24, an auto tech company, showed that ₹12,000 crore worth of traffic challans (fines) were issued this year alone. But here's the catch: ₹9,000 crore of those fines were never paid.

According to the report, 8 crore challans were handed out in 2024. That means almost every second vehicle in the country broke a rule and got fined at least once.

In Gurugram, about 4,500 challans were issued every single day. Noida also saw a big number of traffic fines, it collected over ₹3 lakh in one month just for people not wearing helmets.

CARS24 said, "Despite strict regulations, enforcement lags behind, and non-compliance continues to thrive. The data points to a system where penalties exist on paper, but deterrence remains weak. ₹12,000 crore in fines isn't just a financial figure, it is a mirror reflecting how often and easily traffic laws are broken across the country."

The report shows that both two-wheelers and four-wheelers break traffic rules almost equally. About 55% of challans were given to cars, and the rest 45% to bikes and scooters.

As CARS24 pointed out, “This near-equal split underscores one uncomfortable truth: nobody is truly following the rules on the road.”

From helmet rules to daily violations, the report shows that India has a big problem when it comes to following traffic laws. The fines may be high, but without strict action, many people still ignore the rules, putting lives at risk every day.

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