Karnataka e challan: Check and pay Karnataka traffic challan online

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Getting caught for a traffic violation can be frustrating, especially when it comes to paying the fine. However, technology has made paying your traffic challans online in Karnataka easier. No more standing in long queues or visiting various offices. From the comfort of your home, you can now log onto a portal, check if you have any pending e-challans, see the details of the violation, and also pay the fine. Read on to understand how to pay traffic fines and the ways of doing Karnataka e-challan check online.

What is the Karnataka e challan (ಇ-ಚಲನ್)?

E-challan is an electronic system developed by the traffic police in Karnataka to help make life easier for drivers. By logging into the platform, you can easily track your challans, generate payment invoices, and pay electronically with just a few clicks. Not only that, but e-challan also allows you to keep up with the real-time status of any fines and helps you stay compliant with traffic laws. In short, it's an incredibly convenient tool that helps you take charge of your driving record and be aware of your potential violations, all in one easy-to-use place!

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 check the e-challan status online in Karnataka on 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 e-challans in Karnataka

If the Karnataka traffic challan has been issued in your name, here’s why you need to pay it:

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Manage challans with ease:

The e-challan system in Karnataka offers unparalleled convenience by allowing you to pay your traffic fines online from anywhere using digital methods, eliminating the need to physically visit a traffic police station.

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Notification facility:

The e-challan system in Karnataka offers the option to receive SMS or email notifications as soon as a traffic e-challan is generated for your vehicle. This notification facility ensures that you are aware of any violations and can take prompt action to pay the fine, avoiding any missed notifications.

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Track Status:

The e-challan website provides a user-friendly interface to do Karnataka e challan check. By entering your vehicle's registration number, you can easily track unpaid challans, ensuring you don't miss any due dates and avoid additional penalties.

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Get rewarded for being responsible:

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

Other ways to check traffic e-challan online in Karnataka

 
 

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

The Karnataka police website

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Go to the Karnataka police website https://www.karnatakaone.gov.in/

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Click on "Pay Traffic Violation Fine."

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Type information on your challan or car number.

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The website will show you the status of your e-challan and let you pay your e-challan

The ACKO advantage for  Karnataka challans

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No extra charges on paymentsConvenience fees and legal charges
Get alerts for new challansNo alerts for new challans
Get images, date, location, etc.No additional details
Pay directly and securely to the RTOPay via middlemen

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  Karnataka

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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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Kalyani Paliath

Frequently Asked Questions on Karnataka Traffic Challan

Yes, you can do e challan check by vehicle number in Karnataka. 

Yes, you can do Karnataka traffic challan check through the ACKO app or website.

If someone has been issued an over-speeding challan in Karnataka, they will need to pay it within the given timeframe, or else they will face penalties. If the e challan Karnataka is not paid, the person may get a summon from the court and they will have to attend to give clarification. The traffic police can also complete the payment of the challan if it is pending in court. If they fail to do this, they may have their driving licence confiscated and not be released until payment is made. Furthermore, if the charges are proven, they may plead for leniency to avoid hefty fines, which have been cut down by 50%-80%. Therefore, it is important for people issued with an over-speeding challan in Karnataka to pay it on time so that they don’t face any penalties.

The ACKO app can be used to check e-challan status in Karnataka. 

Yes, the Karnataka police can issue challans if you are caught without a helmet while riding a two-wheeler. In such cases, you can be fined up to Rs. 1,000 and even have your driver's licence suspended or seized.

If you're driving a car in Karnataka, it's important to be aware of the documents required by law. You'll need your Registration Certificate of the Car, Valid Car Insurance Certificate, Driving Licence of the Driver, Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate of your car, Aadhar Card, Passport (for international trips), International Driving License (for international trips), Voter ID Card and Vehicle's Fitness Certificate. All these documents must be up-to-date and valid for them to be fully accepted.

The traffic police in Karnataka have recently reduced the fine for driving without insurance for two-wheelers from Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,000. However, if the e-challan is not paid within the allotted time frame, then the person who is guilty will receive a summons from the court and be required to appear in court. Failure to submit the e-challan on time may result in it being sent straight to court. In this case, vehicle owners need to attend court and present their case with any necessary evidence.