Helmet and seat belt
Riders and passengers on two-wheelers need a helmet, and car occupants need a seat belt.
Traffic rules and fines by city and state
Open a city or state to see its penalty list, the driving licence fees and how to check a challan.
- Free, no sign-up
- Cities and states
- Confirm on the official portal
Popular cities
A city uses the penalty list of its state.
States and union territories
Arunachal PradeshState penalty listAssamState penalty listBiharState penalty listChandigarhState penalty listGoaState penalty listGujaratState penalty listHaryanaState penalty listHimachal PradeshState penalty listAndhra PradeshState penalty listTamil NaduState penalty listWest BengalState penalty listUttarakhandState penalty listUttar PradeshState penalty listJharkhandState penalty listMadhya PradeshState penalty listKarnatakaState penalty listKeralaState penalty listMaharashtraState penalty listManipurState penalty list
Rules that get drivers fined most often
Exact penalties depend on the state. These are the areas where a challan is most common.
Speed and signals
Over-speeding and jumping a red signal are among the most common reasons for a challan.
Documents
Carry your licence, registration certificate, insurance and pollution certificate while driving.
Drink and drive
Driving after drinking is a serious offence with heavier penalties than most others.
How to check and pay a challan
- 1
Open the e-Challan portal
Use the official Parivahan e-Challan portal. This site does not list challans itself.
- 2
Enter the vehicle or challan number
Choose the option to check a challan and enter the number.
- 3
Review the notice
Check the offence, place, date and amount shown on the notice.
- 4
Pay and save the receipt
Pay with UPI, card or net banking, and keep the receipt the portal sends.
FAQ
Questions about traffic fines
Short answers about the penalty lists on this site.
01Why is there one list for a whole state?
The penalty data on file is kept by state. A city such as Mumbai or Bangalore uses the penalty list of its state.
02Are these the amounts I will actually pay?
They are the amounts on file and they can change. The amount on your challan notice is the one that counts.
03Can I pay a challan on this site?
No. Payment is on the official e-Challan portal. This site only shows penalty lists and guides.
04Where do I check a pending challan?
On the Parivahan e-Challan portal, with the vehicle number or the challan number.
05Do the pages show licence fees too?
Yes. Each city or state page also lists the central driving licence fees published by Parivahan.
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