Check & pay e-challan
What is e-Challan?
An e-challan is a digital fine issued by the traffic police for a traffic violation. An e-challan can be checked online, which gives the details of the fine, the current challan status, the challan amount, and an option to pay e-challan online. An issued e-challan can be checked through the Parivahan portal or by using the Spinny tool. The step-by-step guide for paying e-challan online is easy to follow and lets you conveniently clear the challan without visiting the court.
How does the e-challan system work in India?
With rapid digitalisation, the e-challan system is able to work automatically as it is directly linked to the central database. Any traffic violations caught on traffic cameras will automatically generate the respective e-challan. Once issued, a notification is sent to the car owner of the traffic violation and the pending fine. The car owner can use the link provided in the notification to view details of the challan and pay the fine online.
Benefits of the e-challan system
The traffic e-challan system provides a number of benefits for drivers as well as traffic police.
Convenience: The e-challan system allows vehicle owners to conveniently check and pay their traffic challans online. This removes the need to visit the police station or court to pay the fine.
Transparency: All violations and fines are updated in real-time, removing any concerns regarding errors or manipulation.
User-friendly: The online e-challan system has made it more user-friendly for vehicle owners to keep track of their pending traffic challans as well as offering multiple payment options to conveniently pay the e-challan
How to check traffic challan status online
Enter the registration number of your car and click submit to check any issued e-challan to know the challan status for your car. All pending and unpaid e-challans for your car will be shown, with the option to pay the fines to clear the challan. Checking e-challan online is a convenient way to stay updated with challan status of your car while also paying the e-challan online for minimal inconvenience to you.
How to pay traffic e-challan online
After you check e-challan online on Spinny and your challan status shows pending fines, you can choose to pay e-challan online conveniently and securely. All e-challan payments can only be made through the Parivahan platform. By paying e-challan online through Parivahan will help you skip the visit to the court to pay the fine. Clearing any pending e-challan will also help you quickly sell your car and remove any liabilities associated with the challan.
Documents required to avoid challan in India
When driving it's important to always keep the essential documents to avoid more traffic challans. The documents you need to avoid more fines are:
Driving license
Registration Certification (RC)
Valid insurance
Pollution under Control (PUC) certificate
Pay e-challan Using Parivahan
Follow these steps -
Step 1: Go to the Parivahan website
Step 2: Click on e-challan System
Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page. Click on 'Get Challan Details'
Step 4: Enter the Registration number of your vehicle, followed by last 5 digits of the chassis number or engine number. Complete the captcha and click on 'Get Detail'
Step 5: The details of your e-challan will be shown. If the information is accurate, click the Pay Now button
Step 6: Select your preferred payment option to make the payment
Common Traffic e-Challan Fines and Penalties
| Traffic Violation | Challan Amount (Rs) |
| Driving Under Intoxication | First Offense: Rs. 10000 and/or 6 months in prison Second Offense: Rs. 15000 and/or 2 years in prison |
| Overloading Pillion Riders | Rs. 2000 fine + disqualification of license and/or community service for 3 months |
| Over Speeding Vehicle | Rs. 1000 for LMV, Rs. 2000 for MMV |
| Driving Dangerously | Rs. 1000 – Rs. 5000, seizure of license, and/or 6 months -1 year in prison |
| Driving Without license | Rs. 5000 and/or community service |
| Driving Without Valid Insurance | First Offense: Rs. 2000 and/or 3 months in prison, community service. Second Offense: Rs. 4000 |
| Signal Jumping | Rs. 1000 – Rs. 5000, license seizure, and/or 6 months – 1 year in prison |
| Two-Wheeler Rider Without Helmet | Rs. 1000 + license scrapping for 3 months |
| Riding Without Permit | Up to Rs. 10000 |
| Driving Without A Valid Driving license | Rs. 5000 and/or community service |
| Unauthorised Driving Of A Vehicle | Rs. 5000 and/or community service |
| Not Carrying Necessary Documents Specified In The Motor Vehicle Act While Driving | Rs. 500 |
| Travelling Without Ticket | Rs. 500 |
| Driving Despite Disqualification | Rs. 10000 |
| Violating Licensing Conditions | Rs. 25000 to Rs. 1 lakh |
| Violating Licensing Conditions | Rs. 25000 to Rs. 1 lakh |
| Driving Without Valid Vehicle Fitness Certificate | Rs. 2000 – Rs. 5000 |
| Driving Vehicle Without Registration Certificate | Rs. 2000 |
| Rules Of Road Regulation Violation | Rs. 500 |
| Driving Below 18 Years Of Age | Rs. 25000 with 3 years of imprisonment of guardian or owner |
| Not Obeying Orders Of The Authorities | Rs. 2000 |
| Oversized Vehicles | Rs. 5000 – Rs. 10000 and/or community service |
| Driving Without Fastening The Seat Belts | Rs. 1000 |
| Negligent Driving | Rs. 1000 |
| Racing Vehicle On Public Roads | Rs. 5000 |
| Not Making Way For Emergency Vehicles | Rs. 10000 |
| Stopping At Pedestrian From Crossing Or Crossing A Zebra Cross | Rs. 100 |
| Violating The Yellow Line | Rs. 100 |
| Displaying 'Applied For' In Driving License Plate | Rs. 4500 |
| Improper Use Of Headlights And/ Or Tail Light While Driving | Rs. 100 |
| Signal Jumping | Rs. 100 |
| OverSpeeding | Up to Rs. 1000 |
| Driving under influence of Alcohol and/ or Drugs | Rs. 10000 |
| Use Of Mobile Phone While Driving | Rs. 1000 |
| Use Of Horn In Silence Zone | Rs. 100 |
| Driving Without Valid Number Plate | Rs. 100 |
| Using Obstruction To Other Vehicles And People | Rs. 100 |
| Parking In 'No Parking' Zone | Rs. 100 |
| Parking on any Pedestrian Crossing | Rs. 100 |
| Parking The Vehicle On Walkways | Rs. 100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happens if we don't pay challan?
Payment of any challans issued is mandatory. Failing to pay any pending challans will lead to a court summons to appear in court and make the required payment. Non-payment of challan could also lead to other consequences like additional late fines.
Q. Is paying e-challan online secure?
Paying e-challan online is secure and convenient as it uses secure payment gateways to handle your payments as you pay e-challan online.
Q. Can I still drive my car if I don't pay the challan?
You can still drive your car if you don't pay the challan. However, you will need to pay the challan within 60 days to avoid any additional fines.
Q. What are the options to pay e-challan in India?
There are multiple ways to pay e-challan in India. The most convenient way is to pay e-challan online. Another option to pay challan is to pay the fine at the local court. Finally, in some cases, you can directly pay the fine to the traffic police.
Q. How to pay e-challan after due date?
The process to pay e-challan after due date is the same as the process to pay e-challan online. However, there will be a late fee applied to your challan, which will need to paid to completely clear the challan.
Q. How to contest e-challan?
It is easy to content the e-challan if you find that the challan was issued incorrectly, you have the option to contest the e-challan. You can send an email to [emailprotected] and submit a complaint with the relevant proofs.
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