Stopped by Traffic Police

Rahul is stopped by a traffic police officer for not wearing a helmet, and he learns about the fine and the importance of following traffic rules.

Meanings in Rahul, Traffic police officer

Key words and phrases

traffic policepolice responsible for managing road traffic and rulesThe traffic police stopped him near the signal.

finemoney paid as a penalty for breaking a ruleHe had to pay a fine for not wearing a helmet.

helmetprotective headgear worn while riding a two-wheelerAlways wear a helmet while riding.

documentspapers required to be shown, like licence and registrationPlease show your documents, sir.

challanan official ticket issued for a traffic violationHe received a challan for jumping the signal.

signaltraffic lights that control the flow of vehiclesHe was stopped for jumping the red signal.

violationthe act of breaking a rule or lawThis was his first traffic violation.

apologiseto express regret for doing something wrongHe apologised and promised to follow the rules.

registration certificatea document proving a vehicle is officially registeredHe showed his registration certificate to the officer.

safetyfreedom from danger or risk of harmWearing a helmet is important for your own safety.

driving licencean official document permitting a person to drive a vehicleHe handed over his driving licence to the officer.

insurance papersdocuments proving a vehicle has valid insurance coveragePlease also show me your insurance papers.

pollution certificatea document showing a vehicle's emissions are within legal limitsHis pollution certificate had expired last month.

checkpointa place where police stop vehicles to inspect documents or conduct checksThere's a police checkpoint at the next crossing.

breathalyzer testa test used to check if a driver has consumed alcoholHe was asked to take a breathalyzer test.

speedingdriving faster than the legal speed limitHe got a challan for speeding near the school.

wrong-side drivingdriving against the correct direction of trafficWrong-side driving is extremely dangerous.

warninga caution given instead of a penalty, often for a first minor offenceThe officer let him off with a warning.

traffic rulesthe laws that govern how vehicles and pedestrians must behave on roadsFollowing traffic rules keeps everyone safe.

seat belta strap that secures a person in a vehicle seat for safetyPlease fasten your seat belt before driving.

Useful sentences

Ask Why did you stop me, officer?
Answer You were riding without a helmet, that's a violation.
Ask Can I see the fine amount for this?
Answer The fine is one thousand rupees for this violation.
Ask Do you need to see my documents?
Answer Yes, please show your licence and registration certificate.
Ask Will I get a challan for this?
Answer Yes, I'll issue a digital challan right now.
Ask Can I pay the fine online?
Answer Yes, you can pay it through the traffic department's website.
Ask Is my pollution certificate still valid?
Answer No, it expired last month. You'll need to renew it.
Ask Why have you set up a checkpoint here today?
Answer We're checking documents and insurance papers on this route.
Ask Was he stopped for speeding or wrong-side driving?
Answer He was speeding near the school zone.
Ask Will I get a warning or a fine this time?
Answer Since it's your first offence, just a warning.
Ask Should I always wear a seat belt, even for short trips?
Answer Yes, following traffic rules keeps you safe every time.

Dialogue

Traffic OfficerPlease stop your bike, sir. You're not wearing a helmet.

RahulI'm sorry, officer. I forgot it at home today.

Traffic OfficerThis is a safety violation, I'll have to issue a challan.

RahulI understand. How much is the fine?

Traffic OfficerIt's one thousand rupees. Please make sure to wear it next time.

RahulI apologise, officer. I'll always wear my helmet from now on.

Traffic OfficerGood. Can you also show me your insurance papers?

RahulYes, here they are, along with my pollution certificate.

Traffic OfficerEverything looks fine now. Please drive safely.

RahulThank you, officer. I'll follow all the traffic rules from now on.

Common mistakes

Saying "police caught me" instead of "the police stopped me" for a routine check, unless an arrest actually occurred.
Saying "pay fine" instead of "pay a fine" or "pay the fine."
Saying "I break the rule" instead of "I broke the rule" when describing a past violation.
Saying "my licence is expire" instead of "my licence has expired" when describing an expired document.
Saying "I am doing speeding" instead of "I was speeding" or "I was driving too fast."
Saying "wear seat belt" instead of "wear a seat belt" or "put on your seat belt."

Quick quiz

1. What is a "challan"?

2. Protective headgear worn while riding a two-wheeler is called a ___.

3. Complete: "He ___ and promised to follow the rules."

4. A document showing a vehicle's emissions are within legal limits is called a ___.

5. What does "speeding" mean?

6. A caution given instead of a penalty, often for a first minor offence, is called a ___.

Practise speaking and listening

The free Day to Day English app turns every lesson into practice with audio, a story you follow and more than 1680 words to learn.

Free for AndroidPractise in the app

menu_book Key words and phrases

forum Useful sentences

chat Dialogue

error Common mistakes

quiz Quick quiz