HOW TO CHECK AND PAY TRAFFIC CHALLAN ONLINE

What is E-challan

An e-challan is an electronic traffic violation notice issued online. You can check the challan online to view details such as the challan number, date of the violation, location, vehicle type, and registration number. E-challans can be issued for various offenses, including overspeeding, not wearing a helmet, signal jumping, parking violations, and driving without a helmet or seatbelt. Paying the e-challan online helps maintain a clean driving record and avoid driving suspension.

The Indian government has also put the new Motor Vehicles Act into effect. Heavy fines are imposed for breaking this rule's driving regulations. Additionally, to make it simpler for law enforcement to fine persons who break the law, the government has placed cameras and other sensors on the roads.

There are instances where drivers are unaware of the traffic challan, even though the entire procedure of fining drivers and collecting challan payments has been moved online for convenience. These traffic challans are consequently unpaid, which can result in additional fines and possibly jail. The government has also created a simple method by which drivers can determine whether they have received a fine for situations like these. They might use a similar method to pay fines as well.
 

 

 

 

Vehicle owners can check traffic challans online and make payments on the following websites

1. National Parivahan Portal
2. Specific state government official transport websites, such as the Maharashtra Transport Department or the Delhi Transport Department website
3. State-wise RTO websites where you can check and pay e-challan fines.

What are the common traffic violation penalties in India?

Below is a list of common traffic violations and their corresponding fines:

1. Use of a phone while driving: ₹5,000 fine for the first offense, ₹10,000 for repeat offenses.
2. Driving without registration documents: ₹2,000 fine.
3. Driving without car insurance: ₹2,000 fine.
4. Driving without a license: ₹500 fine for the first offense, ₹1,500 for repeat offenses.
5. Breaking traffic signals: ₹5,000 fine for the first offense, ₹10,000 for repeat offenses.
6. Overspeeding: ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 for LMV (Light Motor Vehicle), and ₹2,000 - ₹4,000 for medium passenger or goods vehicles.
7. Driving without a permit: ₹10,000 or more based on the offense.
8. Driving against one-way traffic: ₹100 fine.
9. Dangerous driving: ₹5,000 fine.
10. Violating no parking rules: ₹500 fine.
11. Driving without a helmet: ₹1,000 fine.

How To Check Online Traffic E-Challan Status from Parivahan. ?

Follow below step-by-step tutorial on how to check the challan status from Parivahan website if you have been punished and then pay the traffic challan online.  

• Step 1: Visit parivahan website in the first step.
• Step 2: Select "Get Challan Details" from the list.
• Step 3: Next, enter the vehicle's licence plate number and the screen's captcha.
• Step 4: Select "Get Details" from the menu.

When you do, the website will show you whether your car has any outstanding traffic tickets and their status.

How To Pay E-Challan payment online through Parivahan Sewa ?

The website will also prompt you to pay the traffic challan online once you have seen the challan data. Here's how to make the e-challan fine online payment.

• Step 1: To begin making a payment after viewing the challan details, click the "Pay Now" option.
• Step 2: To start the transaction, confirm your cellphone number using the OTP that was issued to it.
• Step 3: After completing this, you will be forwarded to the state's e-challan payment page where you can pay the fine.
• Step 4: From there, you can pay the challan using a credit card or debit card. As an alternative, you can do the same via online banking.

 

How to Check Traffic Challan Online on State Government Websites like Maharashtra Gov. ?

You can check your e-challan by using the vehicle number of your bike, car, goods passenger, or motor vehicle.
Steps to Check E-Challan:

• Step 1. Visit the official website: Go to the "E-Challan Payment Maharashtra State" online portal
• Step 2. Choose an option to check your fines: You have two options—either use your "Vehicle Number" or "Challan Number."
• Step 3. Enter the required details: On the same screen, enter the "Vehicle Number" along with either the "Engine Number" or "Chassis Number."
• Step 4. View your challan details: You will see the challan number along with the amount, challan date, and vehicle number.

How to Pay an e-Challan Online on a State Government Website like Maharashtra ?

After checking the details of your traffic e-challan, follow these steps to pay it online:

• Step 1: Choose the e-challan you want to pay and click on the appropriate button
• Step 2: Select the check box for payment regulation confirmation. 
• Step 3: You will be redirected to the Payment Portal page, where you can pay the e-challan using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
• Step 4: After completing the payment, download and save the receipt for your records.

How to pay traffic e-challan via offline ? 

You can pay traffic challan offline by following the simple steps.

1. Visit any traffic police station with your driving license, identity proof, and vehicle registration number. Provide them with the traffic e-challan details. You can pay the traffic violation fine at the nearest police station and get a receipt.
2. Visit the nearest traffic police office where an e-challan payment device is available. You can pay the traffic charges using a debit or credit card.

FAQs

Q1. What is an E- Challan?

E-challan is the name of the challan's electronic version. A specific format used for depositing or remitting the contribution or statutory payment to a bank or treasury is another definition of an e-challan.

Q2. What are the advantages of E-Challan Payment Online?

Some benefits of paying for E-Challan online are:

• It is quick and safe.
• On your challan payment, you may receive a cashback.
• Any payment method, such as Paytm Postpaid, is acceptable.

Q3. What are some common driving infractions that could result in a ticket?

Common traffic infractions include:

• Lack of documentation when driving or renting your car to someone who is not in possession of the necessary documentation
• poor or reckless driving
• road marking laws being broken
• improper number plate display
• misuse of the vehicle's lights
• over-accelerating or overtaking
• breaking traffic signal laws

Q4. What is the deadline for traffic challan online payment?

Typically, after receiving a challan, you have 15 days to pay it.

Q5. What if my challan is not paid?

A constable may go to your registered residence if you don't pay your challan. Additionally, a judge may summon you to court and require you to show up. Your driver's licence may also be suspended in some circumstances.

Q6. What is the Helpdesk official mail ID for concern against the wrong challan ?

helpdesk-echallan@gov.in where you can request to cancel the wrong challan of your bike or vehicles. 

 

Last updated 22-09-2024