The Mumbai police has set certain driving rules to be followed when driving on Mumbai roads. Please follow these rules while driving on Mumbai roads.

Driving Rules For Mumbai Roads

• Wear Seat Belts :  A very important rule for four wheelers, Also recommended the othre fellow seating adjecent to driver to wear.
• Obey all traffic rules : Understand all the road side board signs and signal rules and obey it seriously.
• Carry Driving license and Other important legal driving documents like Vehicle Registration certificate, PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate, Insurance Papers etc.
• Drive on left side of the road, In India driving is always on left.
• Use side and back indicators when changing lanes and positions while driving.
• Obey speed limits as written on sign boards.
• Do not Drink and Drive, Mumbai Traffic Police is very strict about such activities which is very dangerous and risk your and others life causing accidents.
• Drive slow near School, Colleges, Hospitals and such locations to avoid accidents.
• Take care of pedestrians, Small school going children and Senior citizens while driving.
• Do not park on or aside of road, use proper pay and park locations.
• Do not over load vehicle with passengers and luggage’s.
• Use Big ‘L’ sign if you are Learning to Drive.
• Avoid  putting emergency brakes and drive in correct gear and control.
• Mobile phones are not allowed while driving, not even hands-free  (Two, Four wheeler and Others).
• Wearing Helmet is a must, Never forget same when on two wheeler driving.
• Contact Traffic police at Junctions, Signals and RTO officers for any help required.
• Always have your driving license with you while driving
• Always wear a seat belt. If you’re caught without a seatbelt, you could be fined
• DO NOT break traffic signals. Once the signal turns yellow,  you should stop your car
• Always carry your vehicle documents with you like Vehicle registration, insurance etc
• If you have a ‘Drivers license’, you should put a big ‘L’ board in front and back of your car
• Always drive on the left side of the road
• Allow pedestrians to cross the road first
• If you’re driving a 2 wheeler, you should always wear a Helmet
• Never talk on your cell phone while driving
• A regular passenger car can carry only 5 people. Do NOT over load your car with passengers

Important Traffic Rules and Signs

Traffic police signals are simple and easy to understand while driving in mumbai, With driving rules it is also important to know the traffic signals used by Mumbai traffic police on every road junctions. Basic signals are as :

• Signals rules to stop vehicles which comes from behind police.
• Signals to stop vehicles coming from the front.
• Rules to stop both vehicles which comes from front and back side of traffic police.
• All cars and other vehicles coming from left and wanted to turn right.
• Signs to stop vehicles coming from right and allowing all that from left wanted to go right.
• Emergency warning signals for all vehicles to stop.
• Signs related to vehicle beckoning.