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Pay traffic fines and check e-challan online in Chennai

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If you ever end up with a traffic ticket in Chennai, what do you do? Trying to pay the fine at the police station can take hours, and you could get stuck waiting in line. You may not have time for that. Fortunately, it's now possible to pay your fines or check your e-challan online. That means you don't have to wait in line at the police station anymore. Let’s take you through how to pay traffic fines and check e-challans online in Chennai.

Understanding e-challan Chennai

E-Challan is an electronic challan system provided by the traffic police department of Chennai. It enables citizens to check the status of their challans and make payments online, without having to visit a police station or court. It also helps citizens identify where they might have violated traffic rules and makes it easier for them to remain compliant with the law by notifying them when fines are due.

An e-challan has the following information:

The fine or penalty for the traffic violation.

The fine or penalty for the traffic violation.

Traffic violation details like overspeeding, drunk driving, etc.

Traffic violation details like overspeeding, drunk driving, etc.

Location of the violation and other info like challan number, images, etc.

Location of the violation and other info like challan number, images, etc.

How to pay and do an online challan check in Chennai through ACKO?

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Download the ACKO app from Google Play Store or the App Store

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Log in using your registered mobile number or email address

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Go to the ‘Discover’ and tap on ‘check and pay pending challans’

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Enter your vehicle’s registration number

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Instantly view your pending challans

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Pay pending challans without any hassle

Benefits of paying your Chennai traffic challan online

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Manage your e-challans easily

Skip the queues and handle Bangalore traffic fines check on your phone. Just open the app, check your challan, and pay in seconds.

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Get real-time challan alerts

Get notified as soon as a new challan is issued. Clear your challans as they come to avoid penalties or legal trouble.

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Track your challans on the go

Track all your Bangalore traffic fines in one place. Just enter your vehicle number to see which challans are pending or paid.

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Get rewarded for being responsible

Come back every month to check your e-challans and unlock monthly rewards for your next insurance purchase.

Other ways to check e challan status in Chennai

Here is how you can do a Chennai challan check on the Parivahan app:

 
 

Through the Parivahan portal

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Visit the central Government portal echallan.parivahan.gov.in

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Enter your challan number, vehicle number, or driving licence number

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Complete captcha and view your pending challans

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Complete the payment and download the receipt

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Updated traffic violation fines 

This list of updated traffic fines was published
by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
on 1st March 2025

Driving without insurance

Driving without insurance

Previous fine

₹1,000

Updated fine

₹2,000 and/or 3 months in jail

Drunk driving

Drunk driving

Previous fine

₹1,000 - ₹1,500

Updated fine

₹10,000 and/or 6 months jail

No pollution certificate

No pollution certificate

Previous fine

₹1,000

Updated fine (first offense)

₹10,000 and/or 6 months jail

Driving without a licence

Driving without a licence

Previous fine

₹500

Updated fine

₹5,000 and/or 3 months jail

Driving without a helmet

Driving without a helmet

Previous fine

₹100 - ₹500

Updated fine

₹1,000 and/or 3 months licence suspension

Driving without wearing a seatbelt

Driving without wearing a seatbelt

Previous fine

₹100

Updated fine

₹1000

Signal jumping

Signal jumping

Previous fine

₹500

Updated fine

₹5,000

Overspeeding

Overspeeding

Previous fine

₹500

Updated fine

₹5,000

Obstructing emergency vehicles

Obstructing emergency vehicles

Previous fine

₹1,000

Updated fine

₹10,000

Using a phone while driving

Using a phone while driving

Previous fine

₹500

Updated fine

₹5,000

Triple riding

Triple riding

Previous fine

₹100

Updated fine

₹1000

Dangerous driving

Dangerous driving

Previous fine

₹500

Updated fine

₹5,000

Road safety tips to avoid e-challans
and stay legal in Chennai

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Always follow traffic signals


Skipping signals can lead to fines and fatal accidents

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Avoid suddenly switching lanes

Staying in your lane keeps traffic in check and prevents accidents

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Drive within speed limits

Speeding risks lives and invites strict penalties by the authorities

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Don’t use your phone while driving

Distractions at the wheel can lead to serious accidents.

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Never drink and drive

Alcohol slows reflexes and endangers everyone on the road.

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Wear ISI-marked helmets

Proper safety gear protects and is required by law

What our customers love about us

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I usually dread anything related to traffic fines, but ACKO made it so simple. I could check all my pending challans in one place and paid in just a few clicks. Super smooth experience! Will definitely be using ACKO for all my future payments too.
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Harshit Dixit

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Paying my challans through ACKO was quicker than ordering a coffee! No standing in queues, no confusing forms. Just logged in, checked my fines, and paid — done in under two minutes. High recommend ACKO for checking and paying challans.
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Pranav Nair

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Paying my challans on ACKO was super easy. I found all my fines in one place and cleared them in just a few steps. No stress, no confusion — just quick, simple payments the way it should be! The monthly reports feature is also a big plus!
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Frequently asked questions on check e-challan online in Chennai

Yes, you can pay e-challan online in Chennai.

Yes, you can check the status of the e-challan on ACKO app.

If you do not submit your e-challan on time for an over-speeding offence in Chennai, your challan is likely to be sent to court. The penalties for not paying a speeding challenge can result in a fine of up to Rs. 10,000 and/or 6 months of prison, or Rs. 15,000 and/or 2 years of jail if the violation is repetitive. You may also be subject to a fine of Rs. 1,000 and revocation of your riding licence for 3 months. The traffic police do not have the right to demand payment from you; however, you have up to 60 days from the day of the offence to pay your e-challan before it goes to court.

Drivers in Chennai are required to carry a valid registration certificate (RC) and a valid driving licence. Additionally, it is also mandatory to carry a bike insurance policy and Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUC) while riding a bike. All drivers must also ensure that the vehicle is insured against third party damage or loss.

In Chennai, if you are caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will be liable to pay a fine of Rs. 10,000 as per Section 188 of the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act. For those who frequently violate this law, they will face an even stiffer penalty of Rs. 15,000 and/or 2 years jail.

In addition to these fines and potential jail sentences for offenders, individuals can also check their e-challans online through the Chennai police's website. This allows everyone to pay their traffic fines immediately and move on with their life.

If you've been issued an e-Challan in Tamil Nadu, there are several ways to pay it quickly and easily. You can visit the Parivahan website, State Transport Authority's Web Portal, or use Paytm. All of these options allow you to pay your fines online and make sure that you don't miss any deadlines.

For step-by-step instructions, please refer to the 'Paying Traffic Fines Online in Chennai' above. 

If you're riding in Chennai and not wearing a helmet, you may be aware that this carries with it a hefty fine. The fine for not wearing a helmet in Tamil Nadu is Rs. 500.

If you have received a wrong e-challan in Tamil Nadu for a traffic violation, you can follow these simple steps to challenge it.

  • Go to the official portal of E-challan -Digital Traffic/Transport Enforcement Solution at:echallan.parivahan.gov.in/. Once there, click on "Grievance System" and log into your account with your personal information and the number of your challan.
  • Upload proof that the e-challan was wrongly issued.
  • Finally, click on ‘Submit’ to send your complaint.
  • The traffic police department will then assess your case and give an update soon after reviewing it on the grievance system.
  • When you reach this page, look for the tab labelled ‘Ticket Status’ and fill out all necessary information including your e-ticket number and captcha code before clicking on ‘Check the Status’ for an update about your dispute case against the wrong traffic challan in Tamil Nadu.

In Chennai, Tamil Nadu, if a person is caught driving in ‘no entry' zones, they face a hefty fine. The penalty amount ranges between Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 5,000 for no-entry violations. It's important to follow 'no entry' regulations to maintain a smooth flow of traffic in the city.

If you are driving a vehicle without a valid driving licence in Chennai, then you are subject to a heavy fine. According to the law in Chennai, anyone who drives without a valid driving licence must pay a penalty of Rs. 5,000. This is applicable to all those who drive in Chennai regardless of their age or nationality.

In Chennai, it is only the traffic police of and above the rank of head constables who have the authority to issue challan. This means that normal police personnel do not have the privilege to issue challans and so can't penalise those violating traffic rules.

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