Challans

SC orders vehicle seizure, licence renewal curbs over unpaid e-challans

The Supreme Court directed states and UTs to recover unpaid e-challans by seizing vehicles and blocking registration, fitness, PUC and ownership-transfer services until outstanding fines are cleared

Delhi govt puts new challan system rollout on hold post advocates' concerns

Delhi Govt put on hold the implementation of its new challan system notification issued on Sept 14, following objections raised by the Coordination Committee of Advocates

Delhi to enforce amended challan rules, 50% deposit before court appeal

Seven months after the revised rules took effect, Delhi is putting in place a formal grievance mechanism for traffic challans, with designated officers and an upgraded digital enforcement system

Fake traffic challan scam: PIB warns against malicious WhatsApp, sms links

PIB's Fact Check unit has cautioned users against unsolicited traffic challan messages that may install malware or lead to financial fraud

63K challans for drunk driving issued in Haryana this year, 25K in Gurugram

As many as 63,073 challans have been issued for drunk driving in Haryana so far this year, with Gurugram accounting for nearly 25,000 of them, officials said on Wednesday. According to an official statement, the district-wise data shows the highest number of challans from January 1 till November 24 was issued in Gurugram at 24,972, followed by Faridabad (7,402), Karnal (4,851), Panchkula (4,180), and Jind (3,109). Following instructions issued by the Haryana Police, regular special drives are being conducted across all districts of the state, it said. "The purpose of these drives is not only to curb drunken driving but also to strictly monitor lane driving, noise pollution, and misuse of red-blue lights. After reviewing weekly reports, the police headquarters has directed the districts to make these campaigns even more effective and result-oriented, the statement said. According to the instructions, special police teams have been deployed at all toll plazas from 6 pm to 10 pm, whic

Delhi's Lok Adalat 2025: How to settle your traffic challans on Sept 13?

On Sept 13, the Delhi Traffic Police will hold a National Lok Adalat, giving drivers a 24-hour window to pay their dues. From today, Sept 8, vehicle owners can begin downloading their challans

E-challan backlog swells beyond courts: Digital technology adds to pile-up

Six years on, disposal machinery fails to catch up

3 vehicles with 2,000 challans in Delhi: How to check, pay your challan

Delhi's top traffic violators: A Faridabad-registered cab tops the list with 855 challans, followed by another cab with 637; Delhi Traffic Police plans strict action against these habitual violators

Delhi proposes 50% cut on fines for traffic violations settled in 90 days

A 50 per cent discount will apply to outstanding fines if paid within 90 days, while new offences must be settled within 30 days once the law comes into effect

101 challans issued for minor driving offences from Jan to mid-May in Delhi

The Delhi Police has issued 101 challans for minor driving offences from January till May 15, as per the official data. A total of 15 challans were issued during the same period in 2023, data from the Delhi Traffic Police revealed. "A surge of nearly 573 per cent was witnessed this year. The rise in prosecutions serves as a deterrent, highlighting the legal consequences of such violations," a senior police officer said. According to traffic police, they have implemented several strategic measures aimed at tackling this issue. These measures include heightened surveillance, deployment of additional personnel at key checkpoints, and increased patrolling in areas known for frequent traffic violations by minors. "The crackdown on minor driving is part of a broader initiative to enhance road safety and reduce accidents involving young and inexperienced drivers," police said. "We have been conducting awareness campaigns in schools and communities to educate parents and guardians about t

Gurugram police prohibits nighttime vehicle stops and traffic challans

A letter from Gurugram Deputy Commissioner of Police, Virendra Vij, dated May 28 said that permission from higher authorities will be required before issuing any challan

15% drop in over-speeding challans till mid-April, say Delhi Police

Over-speeding violations in the national capital till mid-April this year have dropped by 15 per cent compared to the same period in 2023, according to Delhi Traffic Police. Data shared by the traffic police department showed 8,16,372 challans were issued from January 1-April 15 for over-speeding violations, marking a significant drop from the 9,52,367 notices during the corresponding period last year. A senior traffic police official said the police have significantly curbed over-speeding incidents on the city's roads through meticulous planning and implementation. The systematic deployment of overspeed violation detection (OSVD) cameras has played a significant role in monitoring and regulating vehicular speed, thereby fostering safer road conditions for all commuters, the official said in a statement. "Enhanced deterrence measures have been instrumental in dissuading motorists from violating speed limits. The visible presence of OSVD cameras serves as a deterrent, instilling a .

90% discount on pending traffic challans in this state: Details here

Notice from state officials said that the public can clear their challans on the e-challan website from December 26 till January 10, 2024

Over 2,200 vehicles challaned in Delhi amid stricter anti-pollution norms

The Delhi Police has issued challans to more than 2,200 vehicles in the national capital on Sunday in view of the increasing pollution and deteriorating air quality level here, officials said. Plying old diesel/petrol vehicles and trucks, carrying non-essential material, in the national capital attracts a challan of Rs 20,000 under the Motor Vehicle Act. A senior police officer said Delhi has 20 major borders, including Rajokari, Kapashera, Badarpur, Kalindi Kunj, Tikri, Auchandi, Bhopura, Apsara, Chilla, Singhu. "We have 20 major borders in the national capital where we have deployed our staff. We are implementing the directions under GRAP IV and the non destined vehicles are being sent back. However, vehicles carrying essential commodities are being allowed. "There are 13 pollution hot spots in the city where we have deployed the staff. The joint drive is being carried out with the MCD against the encroachment and unauthorised parking. We have deployed our staff during peak hours

Over 12,500 challans issued against illegal mining in Himachal Pradesh

Intensifying action against illegal mining in Himachal Pradesh, the police issued over 12,500 challans during the past 21 months and collected a fine of Rs 8.19 crore in 10,891 cases, an official statement said on Wednesday. The remaining 1,680 have been sent to the court and 77 criminal cases of illegal mining have been registered, DGP Sanjay Kundu said in the statement. According to the statement, 12,571 challans were issued from January 1, 2022 to September 20, 2023. The police also impounded 1,539 vehicles involved in illegal mining and sent seven cases involving property worth Rs 11 crore to the Enforcement Directorate for necessary action, it said. In 2022, 6,686 challans were issued and 5,998 cases were settled. In 2023, from January 1 till September 20, 5,885 challans were issued and 4,893 challans were settled, the statement said. Similarly, the fine imposed in the compounded cases in 2022 was Rs 3.61 crore and Rs 4.58 crore in 2023, it said. The DGP said the increase in

Authorities issue over 47.3 mn challan for traffic violations in 2022: Govt

Authorities have issued more than 4.73 crore challans worth Rs 7,563.60 crore for traffic violations across the country in 2022, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said authorities issued more than 4.21 crore challans worth Rs 5,318.70 crore for traffic violations across the country in 2021. While, revenue collected by issuing challans was Rs 2,874.41 crore in 2022, the outstanding amount stood at Rs 4,654.26 crore. To improve road safety and tighten traffic regulations such as issuance of driving licences and impose stricter penalties for violations, Parliament on August 5, 2019, had passed the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019. Replying to a separate question, Gadkari said more than 6.11 crore vehicles (greater than or equal to 15 years) are registered in the country as on March 31, 2023. According to the data provided by the minister, Karnataka (87,48,963) has the maximum number of

Delhi traffic police issued 8,550 challans during Shab-e-Barat, Holi: Data

The Delhi traffic police issued more than 8,550 challans for violation of traffic rules during Shab-e-Barat and Holi this year, according to the official data. Many of those challaned included people who rode motorcycles without helmets and some were also fined for drunk driving. Ahead of the festivals, the Delhi Police had asked its officials to put a tight leash on stunt bikers during Shab-e-Barat and Holika Dahan. It had cited past events when young men visited India Gate, Connaught Place and other areas in New Delhi district and performed dangerous stunts on two-wheelers and even on three- and four-wheelers. The traffic police claimed that presence of policemen at strategic locations and strict enforcement of laws resulted in reduced fatal accidents on Holi as only five such incidents were reported from the city this year, compared to nine in 2022. The police said Thursday special teams consisting of 759 traffic police officials were stationed across the city to act against ...

Over 300 challan issued for drunk driving on New Year's Eve: Delhi Police

Delhi Police issued over 300 challans for drunk driving in the national capital on New Year's Eve, an increase of over 12 times compared to the previous year, officials said on Sunday. According to the official data shared by police, a total of 1,329 challans were issued for committing various traffic violations. Of the total, 318 people were fined for drunk driving, 175 for dangerous driving, 55 for driving on the wrong side, 47 for triple riding, 70 for minor driving, and 664 for driving without a helmet, while 53 vehicles were impounded on the spot, it said. Traffic police deployed 114 teams, armed with breath analyzers, to check drunk driving on Saturday, they said. Special pickets were also set up to check stunts on motorcycles, over speeding and reckless driving in coordination with local police and PCR at major points in Connaught Place, Mehrauli, Saket, Nehru Place, Vasant Vihar, South-Extension, Rajouri Garden, Pitampura, Netaji Subhash Place, Laxmi Nagar, Mayur Vihar and

Cyrus Mistry death: Anahita Pandole had multiple challans for over-speeding

Gynaecologist Dr Anahita Pandole, who was booked on the charge of rash driving that resulted into the death of industrialist Cyrus Mistry, has a history of traffic rules violation and was issued challans for over-speeding on several occasions since 2020, a police official said on Thursday. The police in Palghar district of Maharashtra, who are investigating the Mistry car accident case, have found this during their investigation. Former Tata Sons chairman Mistry (54) and his friend Jehangir Pandole were killed after the Mercedes-Benz car hit the railing of the Surya river bridge in Palghar district on September 4 this year. Dr Anahita, who was at the wheel, and her husband Darius suffered serious injuries in the accident. All of them were returning to Mumbai from Ahmedabad. The police official said that during the probe, it was found that the car was involved in violation of various traffic-related norms in the past. "There were at least seven instances in which Dr Anahita was foun

Pollution: Over 5,800 vehicles challaned for violating GRAP Stage 3 rules

On Monday, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai had said that the ban has been removed from construction work related to highways, pipelines etc