# Wrong Side Driving Challan — ₹5,000 Fine India 2025
Driving on the wrong side of the road is dangerous and expensive. The Motor Vehicles Act 2019 imposes a ₹5,000 fine for this violation.
What Counts as Wrong-Side Driving
- Driving against traffic flow on a divided road
- Taking a U-turn where prohibited and going against flow
- Entering a one-way street from the wrong end
- Overtaking in the face of oncoming traffic on the wrong side
Fine Amount
₹5,000 first offence under Section 177A MV Act 2019. Repeat offence: ₹10,000 + possible suspension.
How Challans Are Issued
- CCTV cameras at key junctions
- Traffic police manual stop
- Night nakas — common wrong-side hotspot enforcement
Check Your Challan
echallan.parivahan.gov.in → enter vehicle number → look for "Driving on wrong side of road."Pay your wrong-side challan via LearnDrive — ₹49 service fee, done in 4 hours.
Summary
₹5,000 per offence. U-turns and one-way violations are the most common sources of this challan in city driving.