Essential Road Safety Rules Every Telangana Driver Should Know

Staying on the right side of the law isn’t complicated, but in Telangana, especially in cities like Hyderabad, the growing use of surveillance cameras and automatic challan systems means there’s little room for error. Whether you’re a daily driver or only get behind the wheel occasionally, knowing the current safety rules can save you both money and legal trouble. Let’s break down the key traffic and road safety rules every Telangana driver should know in 2025.

Important Road Safety Rules in Telangana

Here are the top road safety rules that one must abide by in 2025:

1. Seatbelts and Helmets Are Non-Negotiable

• Drivers and all passengers in a car must wear seatbelts at all times. Yes, even the rear passengers, as it’s now strictly enforced.
• Two-wheeler riders and pillion passengers must wear ISI-certified helmets. Wearing one loosely or without strapping it is considered a violation.
  

Penalty: ₹200 for not wearing a seatbelt or helmet.

2. Speed Limits Vary by Area, And Cameras Are Watching

Speed limits in Telangana are digitally monitored. Highways, ORR stretches, and major city roads are fitted with speed cameras that trigger automated challans.

Typical speed limits in Telangana:

• City roads: 40–50 km/h

• State highways: 60–80 km/h
• Outer Ring Road (ORR): 100 km/h (unless otherwise marked)
  

Penalty: ₹500 to ₹2,000 and even slight over-speeding can result in an instant e-challan.

3. No Tolerance for Signal Jumping or Lane Cutting

Red light violations and lane indiscipline are among the most common offences in Telangana. But with CCTV surveillance at most major intersections, you won’t always get stopped on the spot, but a fine may show up later with timestamped video proof.

Penalty: ₹1,000 for jumping a signal or dangerous driving and ₹500–₹1,000 for lane cutting or improper overtaking.

4. Drunk Driving = Instant Licence Suspension

The legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) is 30 mg/100 ml. Anything above that can get your licence suspended on the spot. Telangana Police routinely conduct breathalyser checks, especially at night near pubs and highways.

Penalty: ₹2,000 fine and/or 6 months imprisonment for the first offence, ₹3,000 and/or up to 2 years jail for repeat offences and the licence may be suspended for a minimum of 3 months.

5. Mobile Phone Use Is Heavily Penalised

Even if you’re just checking a notification or switching songs, using your phone while driving is a clear offence.

• Hands-free calling is allowed only if it doesn’t distract you from the road.
• Using the phone at red lights or in slow traffic is still considered a violation.
  

Penalty: ₹1,000 for first offence, ₹10,000 for repeat violations.

6. PUC, Insurance & Documents Must Be Up to Date

Telangana traffic cops regularly run random checks and vehicle document scans. Make sure you always carry or digitally store:

• Valid driving licence
• Active insurance
  
• Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate
  
• Vehicle RC (registration certificate)
  

Penalty: ₹1,000–₹2,000 for expired or missing documents.

7. Illegal Parking Can Get You Towed or Fined

Immediate fines can be triggered by parking in a no-parking area or in the wrong direction on the road. In Hyderabad, the towing system is operational in major areas, particularly metro stations, hospitals and schools.

Penalty: ₹500–₹1,000 depending on the zone and violation and additional towing charges may apply.

8. Honking Restrictions in Silence Zones

Unnecessary honking is considered noise pollution. Silence zones near hospitals, schools, and government offices are marked with boards and using your horn there can lead to a penalty.

Penalty: ₹1,000.

9. Riding with More Than Two on a Bike

Triple riding is strictly prohibited on two-wheelers. It’s not only unsafe, it’s now under stricter surveillance too.

Penalty: ₹1,000 and potential licence action in repeated cases.

How to Check Telangana Challan?

In Telangana, e-surveillance is used to monitor most of the traffic violations and serve digital challans. You may not be aware of the offence you have committed until the fine appears online. The status of your pending fines or payments can always be checked through the TS e challan portal.

Conclusion

Rules in Telangana are not mere guidelines anymore, they are closely regulated and monitored online. It can be a missed seatbelt click, a rolling stop at a signal, or a PUC that is not renewed, but now the system does not leave much to chance. Stay up-to-date, follow the basics, and drive safely. As in 2025, safety and compliance are no longer optional, they’re expected. Fortunately, you can easily check and process echallan payment through digital platforms.