E challan Kerala: Check and pay Kerala traffic challan online

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If you live in Kerala, India, then you know that the traffic rules and regulations are strict. Too many violations of those laws will result in hefty traffic fines. However, the good news is that those steep fines don't have to take forever to pay anymore. Pay your traffic fines and check your e-challans online now with e-challan.  In this article, we are going to show you how to do Kerala vehicle fine check online and its payments.

Understanding e challan Kerala

E challan is an electronic challan system designed to make paying traffic fines easier and more efficient for drivers in Kerala. It allows users to check the status of their tickets and pay outstanding fines online through a dedicated website. The e-challan portal provided is simple and easy to use, making it very accessible for all drivers. You will be able to log into your account, check the status of your challans, and generate payment invoices in just a few minutes, as well as being notified when any fines are due.

An echallan Kerala 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 e challan status online in Kerala on the ACKO app?

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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 Kerala traffic challan online

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Manage challans with ease

You don’t need to stand in long queues to pay the Kerala traffic challan. Now, you can handle Kerala traffic fines check on your phone. Just open the ACKO app, check your challan, and pay in seconds.

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Get instant alerts

As soon as a new challan is issued in your name, you will get instant alerts on your phone. This makes it easier to clear the challans and stay compliant while driving on Indian roads. 

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Track your Kerala challan

You can track all the pending and paid challans in one place. To see which challans are pending or paid, enter your vehicle number.

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Earn rewards

Make sure to regularly check your e-challans and unlock monthly rewards for your next insurance purchase.

Other ways to check e challan status in Kerala

 
 

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

Through the Kerala police website

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Go to the Government website https://www.payment.keralapolice.gov.in/

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Enter your vehicle number to get started

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Click the "search" button

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It will show you the amount to be paid, the violation, and a CCTV photo

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Click the "pay" button

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Make the payment, after which you will receive a receipt for the same

The ACKO advantage for Kerala challans

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No extra charges on paymentsConvenience fees and legal charges
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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 Kerala

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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 how to check and pay e-challan online in Kerala

Yes, you can do vehicle fine checking on the ACKO app or website.

Yes, you can do a traffic check using the vehicle registration number. 

If you don't pay the fine for overspeeding in Kerala, there can be serious consequences that you should try to avoid. According to traffic laws, a police constable will likely attempt to collect the unpaid amount from your registered address. If this fails, you might receive a summon notice that orders you to appear before a court of law and explain the situation. It's essential to take action at this point, if you want to prevent possible further penalties like a drivers licence suspension for up to one year or more.

You can check e challan in Kerala using Acko mobile app.

In Kerala, only the Traffic Police officer has the authority to issue a challan. That means that any other police personnel, no matter how well-versed they are in traffic laws, can't legally issue a challan. This power is reserved for head constables and officers of higher rank within the Police department.

So if you're stopped by a normal police person in Kerala and asked to pay a fine or issued with a challan, you can be sure that it's not legally binding. Only Traffic Police can legitimately check e-challans and process payment of fines.

Yes, in Kerala, police can issue a challan if you are caught not wearing a helmet. The penalty for those who do not comply with this rule is Rs. 1000 plus three months suspension of their licence.

An e-challan is a document that contains all the information related to a particular traffic violation. It has details on what kind of violation was made, when and where it happened, and of course the licence plate number of the vehicle involved. It also includes a photograph of the vehicle and its driver so that there is absolutely no confusion between different violations. Moreover, an e-challan will also mention information about any additional fines or penalties that may arise due to multiple traffic violations. Generally speaking, all the important data one needs for safe road travel is provided in an e-challan.