What is a Challan?
When motor vehicle driver breaches India's traffic laws, they are handed a challan, an official document that can be either physical or a soft copy (e-challan). When a traffic challan is issued in your name, it means that you are accountable for paying the fine for the infraction that you committed under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988.
Any motorist who violates traffic regulations while operating a vehicle might be issued a challan by the traffic police department.
Reasons for issuing challan could be as follows:
Violations of traffic law
Driving without a valid license
Running red lights
Exceeding the speed limit
Drinking and driving
Refusing to provide information when prompted
Operating an unauthorised vehicle
Driving without insurance
Obstructing traffic, etc.
Challan Penalties: Assam vs Mizoram
Below are some traffic and law violations that could result in challan penalties:
Wilful disobedience: If you wilfully disobey any instruction lawfully given by any person or authority authorised by the Motor Vehicle Act to give such instruction
Challan in Assam: up to Rs. 500
Chalan in Mizoram: up to Rs. 2,000
Refusal to provide information when asked: If you refuse to provide information or provide false information when requested
Assam: up to Rs. 500
Mizoram: up to Rs. 2,000
Contravening provisions of Drivers License: If you drive a vehicle in public while without having a legal licence
Assam: up to Rs. 500
Mizoram: up to Rs. 5,000
Also Read:- Assam Transport Office
Driving at a dangerous speed: If you drive a motor vehicle at a speed or in a manner that is dangerous to the public
Assam: first offence up to Rs. 1,000; second offence (within three years of first offence) up to Rs. 2,000
Mizoram: first offence up to Rs. 5,000; Subsequent offence up to Rs. 10,000
Using vehicles in an unsafe condition: If you operate a motor vehicle with a defect that can put other people and vehicles using the space at risk
Assam: up to Rs. 250; if an accident is involved up to Rs.1,000 or both
Mizoram: up to Rs. 1,000
Violating registration provisions: If you operate a motor vehicle, which violates section 39 of the Motor Vehicle Act
Assam: first offence fine Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 5,000; subsequent offence Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 or both
Mizoram: first offence up to Rs. 5,000; Subsequent offence up to Rs. 1,0000
Violating permit condition: If you do not follow a law, rule, regulation, or ordinance, especially break traffic laws
Assam: first offence fine Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 5,000; subsequent offence Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 or both
Mizoram: up to Rs. 2,000
Overloading: If you carry more than the prescribed weight on your vehicle, or refuse to stop and allow your vehicle to be weighed after being instructed to do so by an approved authority
Assam: Minimum Rs. 2,000 with an extra one thousand rupees for each tonne of excess load, and the obligation to pay off-loading fees. In case of refusal, a fine of up to Rs. 3,000
Mizoram: first offence up to Rs. 500; Subsequent offence up to Rs. 1,500
Driving without insurance: If you are caught driving without holding motor insurance
Assam: up to Rs. 1,000
Mizoram: first offence up to Rs. 2,000; subsequent offence Rs. 4,000
An unauthorised person driving the vehicle
Assam: up to Rs. 5,000
Mizoram: up to Rs. 1,0000
Using a mobile phone while driving
Assam: first offence up to Rs. 5,000; subsequent offenc Rs. 10,000
Mizoram: first offence up to Rs. 5,000; subsequent offence Rs. 10,000
Driving when mentally or physically unfit
Assam: first offence up to Rs. 1,000; subsequent offence Rs. 2,000
Mizoram: first offence up to Rs. 1,000; subsequent offence Rs. 2,000
Driver or passenger without a seat belt
Assam: up to Rs.1,000
Mizoram: up to Rs.1,000
Triple-riding on two-wheeler
Assam: up to Rs. 1,000
Mizoram: up to Rs.1,000
Driving/riding without a helmet
Assam: up to Rs. 1,000
Mizoram: up to Rs. 1,000
Use the Park+ app to know your challan status
Whether you are in Assam or Mizoram, you may sometimes have to pay a challan whether the violation was intentional or an accident. Then, checking and paying off the penalty on time becomes paramount so that you don't incur late fees, or worse, face legal consequences.
Park+ can help you track your challan status along with providing you with convenient services like finding youparking spots in advance. You just have to download the Park+ app and explore. Get updated about your challan status and also enjoy hassle-free vehicle ownership.