Traffic police often stop drivers on the road for not following traffic rules and issue challans. This is part of their responsibility to maintain discipline and safety on the road. However, people often ask whether traffic police can remove your car keys or deflate your tires. Here’s what you need to know.
**Rules Regarding Keys and Tire Deflation**
Under the Motor Vehicles Act, no traffic police officer has the authority to remove your car keys or deflate your tires. This action is considered entirely incorrect. If this happens to you, you should make a video of the incident and file a complaint with higher authorities.
**Who Can Issue Challans?**
According to the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, 1932, only officers of the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) or above can issue challans. While driving, be sure to keep documents like your driving license, vehicle registration certificate (RC), insurance, and pollution control certificate (PUC) with you.
**Points to Remember When a Challan is Issued**
If you violate a rule, ensure that the police officer has a challan book or an e-challan machine. Issuing a challan without these is illegal. Always take a receipt when your challan is issued. If you do not have the amount for the fine on the spot, you can pay it later. In this situation, the court can issue a challan, and the officer can also keep your driving license.
**Rules Related to Vehicle Towing**
If your vehicle is parked in the wrong place but you are present in it, the traffic police cannot tow your car. Towing can only occur when the vehicle is parked empty.
