What is the Traffic eChallan?

The Traffic eChallan is the digital version of the traditional traffic challan issued by traffic authorities for road rule violations. This electronic system can allow for excess speeding, parking, and signal jumping without any paper documentation and will automatically give a fine. This is yet another step taken by India to make traffic law enforcement more efficient and transparent.

This eChallan online portal ensures that a driver can check challan status easily from home. Thus, in case you receive a police e-challan for some traffic offense, you are able to make an online payment without losing time and paying penalties accordingly. Also, with the eChallan system, you can track your violations as well as payments made, thus staying updated on what you owe in real-time.

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How To Check EChallan Status Online?

Checking the eChallan status online saves time, effort, and hassle, making it easier to track traffic violations one may be charged with and avoid penalties that can prove unnecessary. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to check challan online:

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Visit the CarInfo E-Challan Portal

You can access the same through the website of the CarInfo or use the CarInfo app for an e Challan service. The service is user-friendly, and it offers you accurate and up-to-date information regarding your traffic fines.

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Enter Your Vehicle Number

EChallan check is simple. Just put the vehicle number (license plate number) in the provided box. This would fetch you the eChallan details related to that particular vehicle.

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View Your Challan Check Details

Once you enter all the necessary details you can see your challan check status which will include type of offence, fine amount, date of violation along with a payment status. You can also get details of outstanding and cleared challans against a particular vehicle.

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Make Payment Online:

Once you confirm the status of your e-Challan, you can pay your fine directly on this CarInfo portal. It provides various methods for secure online payment through credit/debit cards, UPI, and digital wallets. Thus, it has made it easy for you to settle the fine there only.

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Get Your Payment Receipt:

If the payment is successful, you will receive a receipt for confirmation. This can be downloaded or saved as proof of payment.

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Track Your Challan Status Anytime:

You will have the facility to check online challan status anytime using CarInfo and ensure you are updated on the traffic fines. Whether you’ve received a notification via SMS, email, or want to check proactively, CarInfo makes it easy to stay on top of your violations.

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With eChallan check service from CarInfo, you can now stay up to date with real-time information regarding your traffic challan’s violation. In this way, apart from not paying any penalties, you can maintain a clean driving record sitting in the comfort of your home or mobile device.

How to Pay the Police Traffic Challan?

Online Method

There are two very easy ways to make an echallan payment online: either through the Parivahan website, or by using the official portal at Traffic Police.

E-Challan Payment with Carinfo App/Web

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Go to the Carinfo app/web on your device.
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Navigate to ‘E Challan check’ and fill out the ‘check challan’ box.
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Check your e Challans and the option of the payment then click on “Payment”.
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Select the ‘E Challan’ to pay
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Click on the payment button
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Choose the mode of payment – Debit/Credit card, Online Banking, UPI or Paytm etc.
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Pay the amount and you will get the message of Thank you! And Get the receipt of e challan payment

Traffic Police Official Web Portal of Your State:

Traffic Police also provides an official online portal through which an online traffic challan payment can be done.

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Visit the official website of your state Traffic Police.
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Fill out the search box with your vehicle number or notice number.
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The portal will show you all your pending echallans along with the fine details.
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Select the challan you wish to pay and then click on the payment option.
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Make the payment and get an SMS stating that the transaction has been successful.

Parivahan Website

You can easily pay echallans online with the Government of India's Parivahan portal.

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Go to the Parivahan E-Challan Page
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Login with your credentials
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Enter your Challan number or Vehicle number or Driving License number to get all the outstanding challans.
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Select the challan from which you want to make the payment.
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Review the amount of fine and offense details.
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Choose your preferred method for traffic challan payment and complete the process.
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After payment, you receive a confirmation SMS with your transaction ID.

Offline Method

If you wish to use an offline procedure for echallan payment, here's how to pay your fine in person.

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At the Traffic Police Headquarters

You can visit the Traffic Police Headquarters and ensure that you carry below listed documents with you for e challan payment.

  • Driving License
  • Address proof
  • Identity proof
  • Letter for the traffic violation or challan details
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Through an e-Challan Machine with a Traffic Officer:

Alternatively, find a Traffic Police officer who is carrying an echallan machine. Hand over your:

  • Vehicle Registration Number
  • Challan Number
  • Driving License Number
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Sending a Demand Draft
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For those who are incapable of visiting in person, you can send a Demand Draft or Cheque to the Traffic Police Headquarters along with your challan details for processing.

Final Tips

Save a copy

Always save a copy of your receipt whether it is an online or offline payment.

Verify detail

Verify each detail before making any echallan payment so as not to get a wrong account in the same.

Offline payment

Offline payments might take time in updating, but they shall also be processed.

FAQs

How to check online traffic challan?

You can also check your challan online through the Parivahan Sewa website or through the CarInfo app. Just type in your vehicle number and you will find all pending echallans against your vehicle.

Which is the best site to check challan?

The best site to check on any traffic echallan status is at the Parivahan Sewa website or at your local RTO portal because you will receive accurate, up-to-date information regarding any traffic echallan.

How can I check my Indian challan online?

You can check from the Parivahan website or CarInfo app, enter your vehicle number or challan number, and thereby get a quick online traffic challan check of the Indian challan status.

Where can I check my challan status?

You can check your challan status by going to the state RTO website/Parivahan Sewa portal or Carinfo app. This is achieved by entering your vehicle details or challan number.

Can I pay my challan online?

Yes, you can pay online for echallan through the portal: Parivahan Sewa, or using separate websites offered by different state RTOs.

What happens if I don’t pay my challan in India?

Non-payment of your echallan may attract penalties, increased fines, or even legal actions with repeated offenses.

How to waive off a traffic challan in India?

A traffic challan can be waived through a visit to a local traffic court or by filing an appeal if the challan issued to you contains some error. For this purpose, documentation along with a valid reason is necessary.

How can I download the echallan receipt?

Once echallan payment is made, a person can download a receipt by going to the payment portal either at Parivahan Sewa or state RTO website.

Can I get my echallan money back?

Refund of the echallan payment is very rare and only if you have been wrongly fined. For that, you will have to contact the respective traffic authority.

What happens after the third challan?

In case of repeated offenses or the third challan, penalties may include possible suspension of your driving license.

How to pay echallan online in India?

Visit the Parivahan Sewa/state RTO or CarInfo website and fill in your vehicle number or challan number to pay echallans online.

How to check India traffic echallan status?

Access the Parivahan Sewa portal or download the CarInfo application from the app stores using your vehicle number or challan number to see your status on India traffic echallan.

Can I appeal against a traffic police echallan in India?

Yes, an incorrect echallan can be appealed in the presence of necessary proof at the traffic police department or the local traffic court.

Can I claim vehicle insurance for a challan?

Insurance usually doesn't pay for challans because that is a penalty for violating rules. Claims are applicable only for cases of vehicle damage or accident coverage.
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