List of Traffic Challans & Fines in India
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An E-Challan is a digital ticket you get for breaking traffic rules. You can pay this fine online, making things easier for everyone. This article lists all traffic challans and fines in India to help you understand and follow traffic rules.
Learn about fines for common violations like speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, and more. It's a guide to keep you safe and penalty-free on the road.
Traffic Violations and Fines in India
Below is a breakdown of different traffic offenses and the corresponding fines.
| Violations | Penalty |
| Driving/Riding Without Licence | ₹5,000 |
| Driving/Riding without Insurance | First-time offense: ₹10,000 Second-time offense: ₹15,000 |
| Overspeeding | LMV: ₹1,000-₹2,000 MPV/HPV: ₹2,000-₹4,000 (+ licence seizure) |
| Driving Without a Seat Belt | First-time offense: ₹2,000 and/or 3-months prison, community service Second-time offense: ₹4,000 |
| ₹1000, and licence disqualification, community service for 3 months | ₹1,000 and/or community service |
| Speeding and Racing | ₹5,000 and/or 3-months prison, community service ₹10,000 for subsequent violation and up to 1 year in prison, community service |
| Dangerous Driving/Riding and Jumping Red Light | ₹1,000- ₹5,000 and/or 6-months to 1 year in prison, licence seizure |
| Violating Road Regulations | ₹500- ₹1000 |
| Driving/Riding While on the Mobile (Handheld) | ₹5,000 |
| Driving/Riding Despite Disqualification | ₹10,000, and/or community service |
| Not Giving Way to Emergency Vehicles like Ambulances, Fire Engines, etc. | ₹10,000 and/or community service |
| Riding Without Helmet (Rider and Pillion Rider) | ₹2,000 and licence disqualification and/or 3 months of community service |
| Overloading Two-wheelers | Offenses committed by Enforcing Authorities, such as Offering Bribes |
| Juvenile Offenses | ₹25,000 with 3 years prison, cancellation of registration for 1 year, juvenile ineligible for licence until 25 years of age. |
| Overboarding Passengers | ₹200 for every extra passenger and/or community service |
| Driving/Riding Without Ticket | ₹500 |
| ₹10,000 and/or up-to 6-months prison, community service | Twice the penalty (varies according to traffic rules violated) |
| Unauthorized Use of Vehicles Without Licence | ₹1,000- ₹5,000 |
| Refusing to Share Information Under Traffic Authority/Disobeying Orders | ₹2,000 |
| Vehicles Without Permit | ₹10,000 and/or up to 6 months prison, community service |
| Driving/Riding Without Registration | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 for subsequent offense |
Payment Window for e-Challans
After getting an e-Challan, you have 60 days from the issue date to pay the fine. This allows you enough time to make the payment easily on the https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/ website.
What will happen if the Challan Payment is not done after 60 days?
If you don't pay the e-Challan within 60 days, here's what happens:
- Traffic Police Visit: A traffic police officer will come to your address to collect the unpaid fine.
- Court Summons: If you can't pay during the visit, you'll get a court summons to address the unpaid e-Challan.