Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 1993

Added by the First Amendment.
(6) The insurance amount payable by the insurance company for compensation mentioned in this section shall be paid as soon as possible. 164. Transport Inspector or police may impose immediate punishment: (1) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Act, for an offense listed below committed for the first time, a fine of Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Establish Gender Equality and End Gender-Based Violence, 2072. five hundred rupees, for the second time, a fine of Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Establish Gender Equality and End Gender-Based Violence, 2072. one thousand rupees, and for the third or subsequent time, a fine of Amended by the Act to Amend Some Nepal Acts to Establish Gender Equality and End Gender-Based Violence, 2072. one thousand five hundred rupees may be imposed immediately by a Transport Inspector or an officer of at least the rank of Assistant Police Inspector:-

(a) Driving a vehicle in violation of traffic signals or signs.
(b) Stopping a vehicle in a place or at a time where stopping is prohibited.
(c) Turning a vehicle or giving a sound signal in a place where turning or giving a sound signal is prohibited.
(d) Driving a vehicle from the wrong side of the road.
(e) Driving a vehicle in the opposite direction on a one-way road.
(f) Driving a vehicle that is not in proper condition.
(g) Driving a vehicle at a speed exceeding the prescribed speed limit.
(h) Driving a vehicle at night without lights.
(i) Driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
(j) Parking a vehicle in a public place causing obstruction to others.
(k) Driving a vehicle in a place or at a time where driving is prohibited.
(l) Driving a vehicle without a number plate.
(m) Driving a vehicle with a weight exceeding the prescribed weight limit in an area where the weight limit is set.
(n) Driving a vehicle without wearing a seatbelt or helmet.
(o) Driving a vehicle carrying more persons or goods than the prescribed limit for the vehicle.
(p) A driver of a public vehicle refusing to pick up passengers.
(q) Driving a vehicle charging fares higher than the prescribed fare rate.
(r) Driving a vehicle recklessly.
(s) Driving a public vehicle without a route permit.
(t) Driving a vehicle without carrying a driving license.

(2) A person who is unable to pay the fine imposed by a Transport Inspector or police under sub-section (1) immediately shall be given a receipt to pay such amount within twenty-four hours to the relevant police office or authorized officer.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), if at the time of commission of an offense mentioned in sub-section (1), an officer of at least the rank of Assistant Police Inspector is not immediately present at the scene to punish the offender, any police constable present at the scene may issue a receipt to the offender, specifying the offense committed, to pay the fine amount due within twenty-four hours to the relevant police office.

(4) While issuing a receipt under sub-section (2) or (3), a copy of such receipt shall be signed by the person receiving the receipt.

(5) If a person fails to pay the fine amount to the authorized officer or relevant police office within the time mentioned in sub-section (2) or (3), the authorized officer may impose a fine of up to one thousand rupees, and if such person is a driver, suspend the driving license; if the vehicle owner or manager, suspend the vehicle's route permit or the permit obtained to operate transport services, Amended by the First Amendment. for a maximum period of one month.