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Checking and paying traffic challans online has become quick and effortless for vehicle owners across India. Users can instantly verify their e-challan status by entering their vehicle number, view any pending challans, and make secure online payments. This digital system helps drivers stay compliant with traffic regulations, avoid penalties or licence suspension, and maintain a clean driving record, all in just a few clicks.

Check your traffic challan instantly using your vehicle number. View pending e challan / online challan status, make secure challan payment online, and avoid legal hassles. Trusted by vehicle owners across India.

What is an E Challan
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An e-challan (also written as e challan or online challan) is the electronic version of a traditional traffic challan issued when a driver violates a traffic rule. Instead of a paper slip, the challan is generated digitally by the traffic police or RTO system and linked directly to the vehicle’s registration number through the Vahan database.

The e-challan stores details of the offence, fine amount, and other relevant information in an online database. This enables vehicle owners to conveniently check, track, and pay challans from any location. The system improves transparency, reduces paperwork, and speeds up the processing of traffic fines across India.
 

How does Traffic Challan work in India
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In India, the process generally works like this:

How to Check Your E-Challan Status Online
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You can complete a challan check or online challan check by vehicle number through multiple methods, as shared below.

Challan Check Through ACKO Mobile App
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Challan Check Through ACKO Website
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Challan Check Through Parivahan Portal
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What to do if “No Challan Found”
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If your system response says “No challan found”, it means no active online challan check entry exists for that vehicle number. Note the following.

Troubleshooting input errors (wrong state code, invalid registration)
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Make sure you entered the correct state code (for example “DL” for Delhi) and correct vehicle number. These mistakes often lead to “No challan found.”

When your vehicle has cross-state records
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If you received the traffic challan in a state other than where your vehicle is registered, it may show up only under that state’s site. Use the “Check E-Challan by State” section below.

How to Perform E Challan Payment Online
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Once you identify a pending e challan, you can proceed with echallan payment or online challan payment as described below.

Pay via ACKO - Quick & Secure
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Pay via Parivahan / State Transport Portal 
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Visit the state portal or Parivahan site, enter your registration number, view the e-challan or fine, then make the challan payment online via the “Pay Now” button.

Pay via State Traffic Police Site
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Visit the official Parivahan portal or your State Transport Department’s website. Enter your vehicle registration number, view pending e-challan details or fines, and click the ‘Pay Now’ button to complete the online challan payment.

Payment modes (UPI, card, net-banking)
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You have flexible options: UPI, debit/credit card, or net-banking for echallan payment.
 

 

Payment confirmation & receipt download
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After payment, you’ll receive SMS or email confirmation. Download your receipt—it may be required for RC renewal or vehicle transfer.
 

Common Traffic Offences and Fines in India
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Below is a quick reference list of common traffic violations and their corresponding penalties in India.. These fines may vary by state and are subject to updates under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act.

Offense

Previous Fine

Updated 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

 
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Repeat/offender penalties
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Depending on state regulations, repeat traffic offenders may face higher penalties, licence suspension, or even vehicle RC cancellation. To avoid legal complications, it’s important to check your e-challan status regularly and clear pending challans on time.

Why Paying Your Challan on Time Matters
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If you ignore your online challan or pending traffic challan, you risk licence suspension, vehicle RC renewal denial, or court summons.
 

Impact on insurance / resale / vehicle transfer
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Pending vehicle challans often block insurance claims, resale, or transfer of ownership. Clearing your e challan keeps your record clean.
 

How timely payment protects you
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By performing a challan check online regularly and paying your echallan payment quickly, you avoid late fees, legal trouble, and maintain full compliance.

Tips to Avoid Traffic Challans
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Basic safe-driving checklist
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Document-validity reminders (DL, RC, insurance, PUC)
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Keep your Driving Licence (DL), Registration Certificate (RC), Insurance, and Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate valid. Failure can lead to a challan.

Frequently Asked Questions About E-Challans
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How to pay challan online?

Visit the ACKO app or website or go via your state transport portal. Do a challan check, identify your fine, and complete e challan payment via card/UPI/net-banking.

How to check challan on vehicle?

Use your vehicle registration number on ACKO or Parivahan site to perform an e-challan check by vehicle number and view your challan status.

How to check bike challan check?

Enter your bike’s registration number in the online challan check page; two-wheelers also use the same system for traffic challan.

How to pay traffic challan in court?

In rare cases, if your traffic challan is forwarded to court, follow the directions provided on the challan notice. Most challans, however, can be settled easily through online payment portals like ACKO or Parivahan.

What is challan?

A challan is a formal notice or fine issued by the traffic authority for rule violations. An e challan is the digital version.

What if I don’t pay challan?

Non-payment may lead to higher fines, licence suspension, denial of RC renewal, or court summons.

How long does it take for challan to reflect?

The echallan usually shows up a few hours to a couple of days after the violation. However, this varies by state system.

What are the benefits of paying traffic challan via ACKO?

Easy access through one app, combined challan check and payment, record keeping, and hassle-free clearance of any vehicle challan.

What if a wrong challan is issued against me?

You can check the details from the challan status page, get the reference, and contest it via your state traffic-police portal or visit the traffic office.

Can I transfer a vehicle with pending challans?

Typically, not. Many states block vehicle transfers/ownership changes until all RTO or traffic challan dues are cleared. Clear your echallan first.