A challan is a document issued in a vehicle driver's name if he or she is discovered infringing traffic rules and regulations. If a traffic challan is issued, the person is required to pay a fine. According to the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, the penalty varies depending on the type of infringement. A person who does not respect the traffic laws can be issued a challan by the traffic police. With the rising frequency of traffic accidents, challans actually assist traffic cops in ensuring greater enforcement of traffic laws. E-challan refers to a document that is generated electronically through the Electronic Challan System.
How to check Uttar Pradesh Traffic e-challan status?
You can check your Uttar Pradesh traffic police e-challan status using the Park+ website or Parivahan website.
Use the Park+ website and know your challan status in two simple steps:- Visit the Uttar Pradesh e-challan web portal on the Park+ website.
- Enter your vehicle number and view your challan status details.
- Visit the Parivahan e-challan webpage.
- Enter your Challan number/vehicle number/ Driving license number.
- From the list of your challans; select the one for which you want to know the status.
How to pay e-challan issued by Uttar Pradesh traffic police?
You can pay an e-challan issued by Uttar Pradesh traffic police both online or offline.
Paying traffic e-challan online:There are two ways of paying traffic e-challan online - using Parivahan website and using Uttar Pradesh Core Treasury System web portal.
Using Parivahan website:You can also pay your traffic e-challan issued by Uttar Pradesh police by using the Government of India’s official e-challan website - Parivahan.
- Visit the e-challan Parivahan webpage.
- Enter your Challan number/Vehicle number/Driving License number.
- Then, enter the Captcha code and select ‘Get Details’.
- Now, from the list of e-challans, select the one which you want to pay.
- You will have access to the pending amount and your offense details.
- Proceed with the challan online payment.
- Upon successful completion of the process, you will receive a confirmation along with the transaction ID.
- Visit the official website of Uttar Pradesh Traffic Police.
- Go to the Traffic Police option on the drop-down menu and select ‘My Driving Challan’.
- On clicking, you will be redirected to the Parivahan website.
- Enter your challan number/driving license number/vehicle number.
- Then, enter the Captcha code before selecting ‘Get Details’.
- Click on the e-challan from the displayed list and make payment.
- You will receive a confirmation along with transaction ID on successful payment of e-challan.
There are two ways to pay e-challan issued by Uttar Pradesh traffic police offline :
The print copy of the e-challan payment confirmation receipt (produced online) can be submitted manually at the bank counter.
Alternatively, you can pay your fine in cash at any traffic police station in your city by bringing your driver's licence, address and identity proof, and a letter for a traffic infringement.
What are the latest traffic violations and their penalties in Uttar Pradesh?
As per the New Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2019. the following is the revised list of penalties and their fines as implemented by the Uttar Pradesh Traffic Police:
| Offenses | Penalties (INR) |
|---|---|
| Violation of parking rules | For the 1st offense: 500 For subsequent offense: 1500 |
| Failure to present a certificate of Registration, Permit, Certificate of Fitness, Driving License, Pollution under control Certificate | For the 1st offense: 500 For subsequent Offense: 1500 |
| Driving vehicle registered in other states for more than 12 months | For the 1st offense: 500 For subsequent Offense: 1500 |
| Provide a driving license to another person. | For the 1st offense: 500 For subsequent Offense: 1500 |
| Passengers standing on Footboard | For the 1st offense: 500 For subsequent Offense: 1500 |
| To charge more than the permissible fare | For the 1st offense: 500 For subsequent Offense: 1500 |
| Non-function of fare meter in Motor Cab. | For the 1st offense: 500 For subsequent Offense: 1500 |
| Disobedience of any direction given by the authority | 2000/- |
| Refusal to give information or giving false information to the authorities | 2000/- |
| Driving without Driving License | 5000/- |
| Minor Driving the vehicle | 5000/- |
| Unauthorized/disqualified person driving the vehicle | 10000/- |
| Over-speeding | For light motor vehicle 2000 For medium / heavy passenger/goods vehicle 4000 |
| Use of mobile phone while driving. | For the 1st offense: 1000 For subsequent Offense: 10,000 |
| Physically/mentally unfit person driving the vehicle | For the 1st offense: 1,000 For subsequent Offense: 2,000 |
| Racing/ trial of speed | For the 1st offense: 5000 For subsequent Offense: 10000 |
| Violation of prescribed standards of air /noise pollution | 10000 |
| Driving vehicle without registration or with suspended or canceled registration. | For the 1st offense: 5000 For subsequent Offense: 10000 |
| Driving without a valid certificate of fitness | For the 1st offense: 5000 For subsequent Offense: 10000 |
| Carrying excess passengers in passenger vehicles | 200/- per passenger |
| Driving without a safety belt | 1000/- |
| Driving vehicle carrying a child without safety belt | 1000/- |
| Triple-riding a motorcycle | 1000/- |
| Driving without helmet | 1000/- |
| Failure to allow free passage to emergency vehicles like ambulance, fire-fighting vehicles, etc. | 10000/- |
| Honking the horn needlessly | For the 1st offense: 1000 For subsequent Offense: 2000 |
| Driving a vehicle without insurance | For the 1st offense: 2000 For subsequent Offense: 4000 |
| Unauthorized interference or temper with the vehicle without authorization | 1000/- |
Challan or Chalan is a popular Hindi word that has evolved into an Indian English technical term that is used in a variety of professional settings, particularly financial transactions.
An e-challan is a document that is generated electronically and issued via the Electronic Challan System. The Government of India has launched an effort called E-challan with the goal of improving services and ensuring transparency. It's really important to pay the challan and adhere to the government rules and regulations.