With the help of e-challan, traffic officials are now more active and better equipped than ever before. As the name says, an e-challan is just a traffic challan in a digital form. It is issued to you if you violate a traffic regulation while driving.
The cameras automatically capture you, and the department will issue you a challan. Traffic police and Parivahan websites allow you to view your challan bills and their status.
Latest Penalties for Violating Traffic Rules in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is mountainous, so if you drive on high roads, you need to be extra careful. It is crucial to follow all traffic regulations. The state's traffic police may issue an electronic challan for any violations.
If you live in Himachal Pradesh, you can use the parivahan portal or the Himachal Pradesh e-challan to make an e-challan payment. According to the revised Motor Vehicles Act 2019, here are the latest traffic rule violations and fines in Himachal Pradesh:
Driving without a license: The fine is 5,000-7,500
The violation of specified speed limits:
For LMV: 1,500-3000
For HMV: 3,000-6,000
Emergency Vehicle Obstruction: The fine is Rs.10,000 (or six months in imprisonment).
Driving while using a cell phone:
For the first time: 1,500-7,500
For the second time: 10,000-15,000
- Dangerous Driving/racing First:
First-Time Offenders: 5,000-7,500
For subsequent violations: 10,000-15,000
- Driving without a valid registration certificate:
For the first timers: 3,000-7,500
For repeat violators: 7,500-15,000
- Violations of traffic safety, noise and air pollution standards: 5,000 - 15,000
Latest Penalties for Violating Traffic Rules in Punjab
With the e-challan, Punjab Traffic Police is more active than ever. Punjab traffic police e-challans are generated automatically by CCTV cameras in all cities. If you violate traffic laws, a CCTV camera will take your picture and send it to your home for an e-challan.
According to a new state transport department notification on penalties for traffic violations, driving under the influence of alcohol will result in a Rs 5,000 fine for the first offence and Rs 10,000 for further violations, in addition to a three-month license suspension.
Getting familiar with and strictly following traffic rules and regulations is vital to avoid fines. Also, you must take and keep up-to-date with all required documents, such as a driver's license, insurance policy, PUC certificate, and RC.
Here is a list of fines for each violation on a Punjab traffic challan.
Driving without a legal licence: The fine is 5,000
Driving a light motor vehicle at high speeds: 1000, 2,000
Driving an HMV at high speed: 2,000, 4,000
Dangerous driving or cell phone use while driving: 2,000, 10,000
Speed trials and races: 5000, 10,000
Violating guidelines for driving safety, polluting the environment, and noise pollution: 5000, 10,000
Driving without a valid registration and a valid Certificate of Fitness: 5,000, 10,000
E-Challan Status Verification
Checking e-challan status is easy if you follow these steps carefully:
You can visit the e-Challan portal of parivahan to check the due traffic penalties against your vehicle.
Select the "Check Challan Status" option. It's under "Check Online Services."
You will need to enter challan, vehicle, or driving licence numbers.
Type the captcha code.
Select the "Get Detail" option.
The next page shows your challan status. A No challan found message will appear if your vehicle has no e-challan.
Online E Challan Payment
You can pay your traffic challan online differently in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. These are explained below:
E-Challan Payment via the Parivahan Portal
Go to the Parivahan official website.
Select "Check Challan Status" from the "Check Online Services" option.
Enter your challan or vehicle number and complete the captcha.
Your pending challan information will appear.
You can pay the e-challan using any of the accepted payment options.
Online E-Challan Payment through State Wise E Challan Portal
Go to the Himachal Pradesh/Punjab e-challan website
Register/log in using your existing account.
Enter challan or vehicle numbers on a new page.
After entering your information, it will display your pending challan data.
Pay the e-challan fees online and receive a confirmation message.
Conclusion
The state government (Himachal Pradesh/Punjab) has taken an innovative step with its e-challan system, which aims to reduce the need for human interaction and speed up the collection of penalties. While the government is working to make it easier for citizens by minimising and regulating violations simpler, it is still our responsibility to drive legally.
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By downloading the Park+ app, you can check pending traffic penalties against your vehicle. With the Park+ app, you can stay up to date regarding any penalties under your name and ensure to pay them timely.