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What are the penalties for smoking inside a car in Delhi?
short by Dharini Mudgal / on Tuesday, 30 June, 2026
Smoking inside a vehicle can attract a challan in Delhi, even if the vehicle is privately owned. According to the Delhi Traffic Police, smoking inside a vehicle is a punishable traffic offence under DMVR 86.1(5) read with Section 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act. A first-time violation carries a ₹500 fine, while repeat offenders can be fined ₹1,500.