Traffic Signals & SignsMV Act 2019, Section 119 – disregarding traffic signals fine ₹1,000–₹5,000
Amber Is Not Green
Rule: Amber signal means prepare to stop — not speed up; stopping on amber is legally correct
1
AIIMS roundabout, New Delhi, evening rush
Meena sees amber and accelerates — 'Nikal jaatey hain!' She crosses as it turns red.
→ Traffic camera captures the violation. ₹2,000 e-challan sent to the auto's registered owner.
✓ Lesson: Amber-to-red cameras have a 1–2 second buffer but acceleration on amber is always captured.
2
Same junction, next week
Meena sees amber and applies progressive braking. Stops cleanly behind the line.
→ She waits 75 seconds. Uses the time to check Google Maps for her next pickup.
✓ Lesson: The auto driver who stops at amber is not 'losing time' — they're planning their next move.
3
Auto union meeting
Meena proposes that members track their challan-free weeks. Creates a friendly competition.
→ 34 of 50 members go four weeks without a signal challan — a first for the stand.
✓ Lesson: Making compliance a positive metric — not just absence of punishment — changes culture.
Now that you know this rule — can you apply it?
Test yourself with scenario-based questions from real Indian roads.