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Crime
Haryana driver fined Rs 2,000 for 1 kmph overspeeding after location error flagged
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 12:46 AM
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A man in Haryana received a Rs 2,000 traffic fine for exceeding the speed limit by just one kilometre per hour, with officials noting an unusual location mismatch in the ticket.
The Haryana traffic police issued a fine of Rs 2,000 to a motorist for driving just one kilometre per hour over the prescribed speed limit. The violation was recorded by an automated speed‑enforcement system, which automatically generates challans for any excess beyond the limit.
According to the notice, the driver’s vehicle was clocked at a speed marginally higher than the legal threshold, prompting the issuance of the penalty despite the minimal breach. The driver was surprised by the fine, arguing that the speed difference was negligible.
In addition to the fine, the challan displayed an incorrect geographic tag, showing a location that did not correspond to the actual spot where the speed was recorded. Authorities acknowledged the discrepancy and said they would investigate the cause of the error, but the penalty remains enforceable.
Traffic officials reiterated that the automated system applies uniformly to all road users, and even a 1 kmph excess is liable for a fine under current regulations. They urged motorists to adhere strictly to speed limits to avoid similar penalties.
The incident highlights both the precision of modern speed‑monitoring technology and the need for accurate data handling to prevent administrative oversights.
According to the notice, the driver’s vehicle was clocked at a speed marginally higher than the legal threshold, prompting the issuance of the penalty despite the minimal breach. The driver was surprised by the fine, arguing that the speed difference was negligible.
In addition to the fine, the challan displayed an incorrect geographic tag, showing a location that did not correspond to the actual spot where the speed was recorded. Authorities acknowledged the discrepancy and said they would investigate the cause of the error, but the penalty remains enforceable.
Traffic officials reiterated that the automated system applies uniformly to all road users, and even a 1 kmph excess is liable for a fine under current regulations. They urged motorists to adhere strictly to speed limits to avoid similar penalties.
The incident highlights both the precision of modern speed‑monitoring technology and the need for accurate data handling to prevent administrative oversights.