Tirunelveli Traffic E-Challan
Challans in Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli is a major city in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is the sixth-largest municipal corporation. Traffic in Tirunelveli is moderate however, frequent violation of road safety rules has been observed. This has necessitated the concept of traffic challans.
Traffic challan is an initiative by Morth, Government of India to improve road transport service, ensure transparency and regulate strict adherence to road safety rules. The traffic police identify the persons violating traffic rules through CCTV cameras and speed sensors that are fixed on the roads to reduce traffic accidents.
They track the vehicle number through video footage and send the traffic e-challan to the registered address. An SMS along with the date of violation, time, and location is also sent to the registered mobile number.
How to Check Challan in Tirunelveli?
The status of the traffic e-challan in Tirunelveli can be checked both online and offline.
Online
You can check the status of the challan by visiting the Parivahan website. You can get the details by filling out your vehicle registration number or driving licence number. After entering either of these, the captcha code must be entered. Choose 'Get Details' & the details of the pending traffic challan are displayed.
You can also visit the Tamil Nadu government's TN e-challan Parivahan website. Fill in the number of your Challan /vehicle/ driving license. After entering the captcha code, the information on your pending challan is displayed.
Offline
Go to the nearest traffic police station in Tirunelveli. Give a copy of the e-challan and check the status.
Reach out to the traffic police officer of Tirunelveli who would have an e-challan machine. Ask them to check the status of your challan by providing the e-challan and the vehicle registration number/driving license number.
How to Pay Challan in Tirunelveli?
You can pay challan both online and offline.
Online
E-challan Parivahan site: Visit this website and click 'Pay Online' on the top right side. Enter the number of your Challan/vehicle/ driving license. Type the captcha code. The details of the pending traffic challan will be displayed. Choose the applicable fine and make the payment using any of the suitable payment options.
Tamil Nadu Police e-challan Web Portal: Visit the website and select 'Citizen's Services' from the Services drop-down list. Choose 'eChallan Online Payment'. Enter the number of your Challan /vehicle/driving license on the directed website. Click 'Get Details. Make the payment by choosing the traffic fine applicable from the given list.
Offline
Traffic Police Station: Go to the nearest traffic police station in Tirunelveli. Give your e-challan. Make the payment to the appointed officer in cash.
Traffic Police Officer of the city: Reach out to the officer who has an e-challan machine. You can pay the amount by providing the e-challan, vehicle number/ the driving license number. Carry proof of identification.
Demand Draft/ Cheque: Write a demand draft/cheque in favour of the city's traffic police. Post it to the headquarters of the traffic police.
What are the Traffic Violations in Tirunelveli & their Penalties?
Despite frequent awareness programs and campaigns on road safety, people continue to violate traffic rules frequently. The violations include rash driving, drunken driving and not wearing a helmet or a seat belt. The fines are imposed as per the Motor Vehicles Act 2019 by the Government of India.
| Traffic Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Driving /Riding while drunk | ?10000 &/or 6 months imprisonment for the first time. ?15000 &/or 2 years imprisonment for repeated violations. |
| General traffic rules violation | ?500 |
| Road regulations violation | ?500 |
| Travelling with no ticket | ?200 - ?500 |
| Violating traffic police orders | ?2000 |
| Driving without a valid Registration Certificate | ?5000 |
| Driving without a valid Driving Licence | ?5000 |
| Driving without a valid vehicle insurance policy | ?2000 & 3 months imprisonment for the first time. 4,000 & 3 months imprisonment for repeated violations. |
| Driving without a valid permit | till ?10000 |
| Driving with an expired/suspended Driving Licence | ?10000 |
| Driving oversized vehicles (no specified dimensions) | ?1000 - Light motor vehicles. ?2000 - Medium-sized vehicles. |
| Overspeeding | ?10000 |
| Rash driving | Upto ?5000 |
| Using a mobile phone while driving | ?1000-?2000 |
| Drag racing | ?10000 |
| Overloading | ?20,000 & ?2000 per extra tonne |
| Overloading passengers | ?10000 |
| Not wearing a seat belt | ?1000 |
| Riding two-wheelers with more than two passengers | A fine of ?2000 + license suspension for 3 months. |
| Not wearing a helmet while riding | A fine of ?2000 + license suspension for 3 months. |
| Obstructing emergency vehicles (fire engine, ambulance) | ?10000 |
| Juvenile Violations | ?25,000 + -year imprisonment & vehicle registration cancellation. |
| License conditions violations | ?25,000-100,000 |
| Extreme pollution by car | ?1000 for the first time. ?5,000 for repeated violations. |
How to Check Tirunelveli Challan Information on Park+?
You can check Tirunelveli challan information with ease on Park+ App or Website.
Here are the steps
Download the Park+ app.
Open the app and click on 'Login'.
Enter your mobile number and click on 'Send OTP'.
Enter the 'OTP' and click on 'Verify OTP'.
Click on 'Challan' under Services.
Enter Your 'Vehicle Number' and click on 'Check Challan'.
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Check E-Challan Status
How Can I Pay Challan
Electronic fines replace traditional paper challans and are directly sent to the violator's mobile device or email. However, there are three ways to pay your challan: online or offline
Open Park+ app
Open Park+ app Open Park+ app & Choose Challan as a service
Enter vehicle number
Mention your vehicle registration number, and click on the Challan details
Check the E-Challan Status
Now, click on the update button to check the e-challan status
Check & Pay Pending Challans
Once done, check your challan, and pay the pending fees
Receive a confirmation with transaction ID
After a successful transaction, you will receive a confirmation on your respective mobile number along with the transaction ID
Visit the Parivahan Website
Go to the eChallan System Link, and a login page will appear
Click on Get Challan Details
Choose between Challan Number, Vehicle Number or DL Number to mention the car details
Enter Details and Captcha
Details of the Challan (if any) will be shown
Select the e-Challan
Get details of the offence and penalty to be paid
Proceed with the Payment
Upon successful completion, you will receive a confirmation along with the transaction ID
Visit traffic police station
Visit any traffic police station in your locality
Carry valid documents
Carry your Identity Proof, Driving Licence and the letter of traffic violation (either printed or screenshot/ PDF)
Pay fine
Submit you fine
Get a receipt
Pay via Cash and get a receipt
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