The Indian Road Rules, titled " Rules of the Road Regulation" were brought into effect in July,1989. These rules are for all the Indian Drivers(all inclusive of two and four wheelers). Violation of these " Rules of Road Regulation" is a punishable offence as per the city specific Traffic Police Rules and the "Motor Vehicle Act".
Enforcement of these traffic laws - Rules, Regulation and Acts can help in reduction of road accidents. These laws are enforced by issuing challans in the name of the offenders for which they have to pay penalties.