E Challan Maharashtra: Check Status and Pay Maharashtra Traffic Challan Online

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Getting a traffic ticket or challan can be an unpleasant experience for any driver in Maharashtra. However, technology has made it easier to pay your fines promptly. The traffic police department has set up an online system to view and pay pending challans from the comfort of your home. It helps save time and quickly resolves traffic violation cases without too much hassle. Read on to know more about the Maharashtra traffic challan and online challan check procedure.

Understanding e challan Maharashtra

An e-challan is a traffic violation ticket issued by the traffic police or authorities when someone breaks traffic rules on the road. The Maharashtra traffic challan system helps citizens comply with the law and avoid costly fines. The e-challan portal offers a straightforward, user-friendly experience and can be accessed from any location with internet access. Through the e-challan system, drivers can quickly do the Maharashtra challan check, identify where they have violated traffic rules, and generate payment invoices.

An echallan Maharashtra 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.

Have you ever wondered how the MH Challan works? It all starts with advanced AI algorithms that sync with city cameras, which capture driver facial recognition features and licence plate numbers. The information is then sent to a control center, where it is analysed, and a challan (traffic ticket) is generated if necessary. Those who receive the challan are notified via SMS or email, after which they can go online to the e-challan website to pay their fines using credit cards or other accepted payment methods.

How to pay and check the Maharashtra challan 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 Maharashtra police challan online

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Avoid legal hassles:

If you ignore Maha traffic challan, it is considered equivalent to violating traffic rules. The fine amount keeps increasing with delayed payment. This can lead to legal hassles, extra fines, paperwork, and even arrest warrants.

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Receive instant alerts:

You will be notified as soon as a new MH e challan is issued under your name. Clear your challans as they arrive to avoid penalties or legal trouble.

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Track your challans with ease:

Track all your Maha e challan in one place. Just enter your vehicle number to see which challans are pending or paid.

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Earn rewards:

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 Maharashtra

 
 

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 Maharashtra traffic challan website

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Go to the Government website https://mahatrafficechallan.gov.in/

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Choose to pay the e-challan either through the challan or the vehicle number

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If you choose the vehicle number, you must enter the last four numbers of the engine chassis number

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After putting in all the information, click "Enter"

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You will be taken to the page where you can pay. Choose the way to pay for your e-challan

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After you pay, you'll receive a message letting you know it was received

The ACKO advantage for Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra

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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 e challan Maharashtra

Yes, you can efficiently perform Maharashtra e challan on the ACKO app or website.

If you fail to pay a Maharashtra vehicle challan, the police will first contact you and ask you to make the payment. If the payment is not made within 60 days from the date of the offence, then your e-challan will be sent to court. In this case, you will be summoned by the court and required to explain why you have not paid the penalty. In some cases, your driving licence may be confiscated and not released until you pay your dues.

In Maharashtra, helmets must be worn by both the driver and passenger of two-wheel vehicles. If either of them fail to do so, the traffic police can issue a challan of Rs 500. Additionally, the police can also suspend the driving licence and seize the vehicle. The penalty may vary from one state to another. Therefore, it is important for everyone to wear a helmet for their own safety and to avoid any legal complications.

An e-challan is an electronic document that contains information about a traffic violation such as the type of offence, the time and location where it was committed, and details about the vehicle and driver involved. It typically includes a photograph of the vehicle and driver, as well as their name and address. The e-challan also provides instructions on how to pay the fine online through a designated bank. Additionally, it may contain information related to additional penalties due to multiple offences.

Drivers in Maharashtra must carry several documents with them while operating a motor vehicle. These include:

1. Valid driver’s licence

2. Valid vehicle registration card

3. Vehicle insurance details

4. Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate

5. Road Tax receipt

6. Fitness certificate (applicable for public service vehicles only)

7. Driving permit (applicable for commercial vehicles only) Additionally, all drivers must adhere to the traffic rules and regulations of Maharashtra and any other region they may be driving in.

Light Motor Vehicles are charged Rs. 1,000 for overspeeding in Maharashtra, and Medium Passenger Goods Vehicles are fined Rs. 2,000.

Go to the Parivahan website. Get to the ‘Check Online Services’ tab and select ‘Check Challan Status’ from there. Submit the Challan Number and click on ‘Get Details.’