Emergency Vehicle Fine Check
Explains the ₹10,000 fine for blocking ambulances and helps draft response for wrongly issued tickets.
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₹10,000 Fine
For not giving way to emergency vehicles (ambulances, fire engines, police vehicles) under Section 194E of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Amended 2019).
What Counts as "Blocking"?
🚫 You CAN be fined for:
- • Not moving aside when ambulance has siren on
- • Intentionally blocking emergency vehicle path
- • Refusing to give way at intersections
- • Following too closely behind ambulance
✅ You CANNOT be fined for:
- • Being stuck in traffic with no room to move
- • Emergency vehicle without siren/lights
- • Genuine physical inability to give way
- • Ambulance not on emergency duty
If You Were Wrongly Ticketed
1
Collect Evidence
Dashcam footage, photos of traffic situation, witness statements
2
File Online Grievance
Use state traffic police portal or Parivahan website
3
Contest in Court
Appear on challan date with evidence at local motor vehicle court
Sample Response Letter
To,
The Traffic Police Authority
[Your City]
Subject: Objection to Challan No. [CHALLAN NUMBER] dated [DATE]
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to contest the above-mentioned challan issued under Section 194E of the Motor Vehicles Act for allegedly blocking an emergency vehicle.
I respectfully submit that:
1. At the time of the incident, traffic was completely stationary and I had no physical space to move my vehicle.
2. [Add your specific reason - dashcam evidence/witnesses available]
3. I have always respected emergency vehicles and gave way as soon as possible.
I request you to kindly review the CCTV footage of the location and time, which will clearly show the traffic situation.
I am willing to appear in person to present my case if required.
Thanking you,
[Your Name]
[Vehicle Number]
[Contact Number]
[Date]
The Law (Section 194E, MV Act)
"Whoever fails to give way to an emergency vehicle approaching with flashing lights and/or siren shall be liable to pay a fine of ten thousand rupees."
Remember: Giving way to ambulances can save lives. This tool is for wrongly issued tickets only.
Legal Disclaimer
This tool provides legal information, not legal advice. Always give way to emergency vehicles when possible. For serious legal matters, consult a registered Advocate.