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Karnataka e challan: Check and pay Karnataka traffic challan online

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Karnataka became India’s first state to roll out a fully paperless e-challan system, eliminating physical tickets and replacing them with SMS and digital notices. Since the launch, the state’s traffic enforcement has shifted rapidly online, and motorists across Bengaluru and other districts now use digital portals for e challan Karnataka checks and payments.

How to Check Your Karnataka E Challan Status

You can verify whether you have a pending traffic fine or digital notice by using the methods below:

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 Karnataka vehicle fine
 

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Make the echallan Karnataka payment without any hassle

Karnataka E Challan Check Through ACKO Website

  • Scroll to the top of this web page, or locate the floating button “check your challans.”
  • Fill in your state (Karnataka), registration number, and captcha to complete the e challan check by vehicle number and view your challan status instantly.
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Karnataka Traffic Fine Check via Parivahan Portal

  • Visit the official Parivahan portal
  • Enter your vehicle number or challan number, 
  • Access your Karnataka e-challan details. The system links to RTO challan data and is the official route for Karnataka traffic fine check. 
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EChallan Check via Karnataka One portal

  • Go to the official Karnataka One portal at www.karnatakaone.gov.in.
  • On the homepage, navigate to the "Online Services" section from the top menu.
  • Click on the "Police" option from the list of departments.
  • Next, click on the "Pay Traffic Violation Fine" option.
  • On the next page, click on "Avail Online." You will be asked to log in using your ID and password or proceed with an OTP for a mobile-based check.
  • Select your city (e.g., Bengaluru) from the list and find the link for checking traffic violations. For Bengaluru, this will redirect you to the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) portal.
  • Enter your registered mobile number and click "Send OTP." Enter the OTP you received to validate your identity.
  • Once validated, the portal will display any pending challans associated with your vehicle or mobile number
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How to Pay Your Karnataka Traffic Challan Online

Found a pending notice? Here's how to settle your online challan or karnataka vehicle fine quickly:

Pay Karnataka Challan Securely via ACKO 

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Open the ACKO website or app

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View the pending fines

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Select and pay using UPI, card, or net-banking, 

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Save or download your receipt for proof.

Pay via Official Portals (Parivahan / Karnataka Police)

  • Go to the official website: Navigate to the e-Challan section of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) website: https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/.
  • Select "Check Challan Status": On the homepage, find and click on the "Check Online Service" dropdown menu. From there, select "Check Challan Status".
  • Enter your details: You can look up your challan using one of three options: Challan Number, Vehicle Number, DL Number.
  • Enter the CAPTCHA: Fill in the security code displayed on the screen and click "Get Details".
  • View your challan: The system will display all pending challans for Karnataka vehicles associated with the details you entered. Verify the details of the violation, including the location and fine amount.
  • Pay the fine: Click the "Pay Now" button next to the pending challan.
  • Choose your payment method: You will be redirected to a payment gateway. Choose your preferred echallan payement method.
  • Download the receipt: After a successful transaction, you will receive a confirmation message. Download the official e-challan receipt for your records. 
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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.

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!

Common Traffic Offences and Fines in Karnataka 

Here’s a quick reference to frequent offences and fine amounts in Karnataka. Always perform an online challan check before paying your Karnataka traffic fine:

OffensePrevious FineUpdated Fine / Penalty
   
Driving without insurance₹1,000₹2,000 and/or 3 months in jail
Drunk driving₹1,000 - ₹1,500₹10,000 and/or 6 months jail
No pollution certificate₹1,000₹10,000 and/or 6 months jail (first offense)
Driving without a licence₹500₹5,000 and/or 3 months jail
Driving without a helmet₹100 - ₹500₹1,000 and/or 3 months licence suspension
Driving without wearing a seatbelt₹100₹1,000
Signal jumping₹500₹5,000
Overspeeding₹500₹5,000
Obstructing emergency vehicles₹1,000₹10,000
Using a phone while driving₹500₹5,000
Triple riding₹100₹1,000
Dangerous driving₹500₹5,000

Why Clearing Your Challan or Fine Matters in Karnataka

Delaying a Karnataka traffic fine or an unpaid Karnataka bike challan can result in licence suspension, RC renewal delays, or higher penalties. A timely Karnataka e-challan check and prompt payment help you maintain a clean record and ensure smooth transfers or resale of your vehicle.

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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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 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.

Karnataka E Challan: Check & Pay Karnataka Traffic Challan Online