Delhi traffic police challan status check online and traffic fines list
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Every vehicle owner is required to drive safely on the road maintaining all the traffic rules and regulations to avoid a challan or fine. In this post, we will take a look at the Delhi Traffic Police Challan and traffic fines. Read on!
Road Accidents are on a rise in India. Despite the safety measures and the traffic rules being followed, the number of accidents on the road couldn’t be avoided. Delhi, being the capital and a highly populated city, experiences a number of road accidents. Hence, to enforce traffic regulations and safety on roads, amended rules and penalties are implemented by the central government. In this post, we will discuss the Delhi traffic police challan and traffic fines.
Traffic Rules in Delhi
The rising cases of accidents and road fatalities in Delhi has led to some changes in the traffic rules made by the central government. The changes were enforced since 1 September, 2019 by making amendments in the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.
It is necessary for every motorist/vehicle owner to adhere by the new regulations. In case people are found violating these rules on road, they would be levied with heavy penalties through traffic challans.
After the modifications in rules and new penalties, the vehicle owners in Delhi have started taking traffic rules sincerely. Further, people have started carrying the obligatory papers while driving a vehicle.
Obligatory Documents to Carry to Avoid a Challan of Delhi Traffic Police
As per the new Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, the below mentioned papers are required to be carried by every vehicle owner driving a vehicle on the roads in India:
- DL – Driving license (Valid)
- Motor Insurance (Third-Party Liability)
- RC – Vehicle Registration Certificate
- PUC – Pollution Under Control Certificate
If a person is caught for violating any traffic rule and not carrying the required documents, he/she would be penalized accordingly as per the new Delhi police challan or traffic rules.
New Vs. Old Traffic Fines – Delhi traffic police challan list
Here is the list of traffic challan or penalties levied for violating traffic rules. You can check the difference in penalty by comparing the old and new rates.
| Violation | New Amended Fine (INR) | Old Fine (INR) |
| Not Carrying License | 5,000 and/or community service | 500 |
| Drunk and Driving | 10,000 and/or 6 months in prison (1st offense) 15,000 and/or 2 years in jail (if offense repeated) | 2,000 |
| Over speeding | LMV – 1000 – 2,000
MPV/HPV – 2,000 – 4,000 |
400 |
| Driving Without Insurance | 2,000 and/or 3 months in jail, 4,000 if offense repeated | 1,000 |
| Overloading | 2,000 (two-wheeler) plus license disqualified | 100 |
| Driving Without Seatbelt | 1,000 | 100 |
| Racing | 5,000 and/or 3 months in jail, 10,000 and up to 1 year in jail if offense repeated | 500 |
| Jumping Red Light/ Risky driving | 1,000 – 5,000 and/or 6 months to 1 year in jail, license seized | 100-300 |
| Violating Road Regulations | 500 – 1,000 | 100 |
| Not giving passage to Emergency vehicles | 10,000 and/or community service | 500 |
| Juvenile driving offenses | 25,000 and 3 years in jail (guardian), RC canceled for 1 year | Not applicable |
| Driving without RC | 5,000 (for first time), 10,000 if repeated | Not applicable |
| Offering Bribe/enforcing authorities | Twice the penalty (as per the traffic rule violated for which the bribe was offered) | Not applicable |
| Honking in Silent zone | 2,000 – 4,000 | Not applicable |
| Oversized motor vehicle | 5,000 – 10,000 | Not applicable |
| Disobedience of Orders of the Authorities | 2,000 | 500 |
How to make Challan Payment Online?
To make online challan payment, you can follow the simple steps given below:
- Visit the portal of Delhi traffic e-challan at https://delhitrafficpolice.nic.in/
- Click on the ‘Notice’ tab and choose ‘Pending Notices’
- Submit details like Challan Number or Vehicle Number
- Click on ‘Find Details’ tab
- Check for any pending challan and choose the ‘Pay Now’ tab
- Payment can be done via any online payment mode as per your comfort after checking the amount payable
- Once paid, the receipt will reach you as text message on your mobile
How to check Challan Status Delhi?
To check challan status, visit the Parivahan website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Follow the steps below to check the challan status Delhi:
- Go to https://www.echallan.parivahan.gov.in/
- Choose the option of ‘Check Challan Status’
- Enter the challan number of your Delhi traffic penalty or vehicle or DL number to see the status of your e-challan
- You can see pending traffic fines (if any) to confirm the e-challan status
What are Traffic Rules in Delhi that are must to follow?
Below are some rules that drivers and owners of cars should follow to avoid hassles and challan in Delhi:
- They must carry the vehicle documents such as Valid License, Valid bike or car insurance, PUC, RC etc. to avoid fines
- Always follow lights/signals of traffic and the instructions to stay safe and avoid fines. It will also keep people away from accidents
- For bikers, it is compulsory to wear helmets for the rider s well as the pillion sitting behind
- Never drink and drive to avoid accidents and traffic hassles
- Follow rules and cooperate with traffic police. Never try to bribe them
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