Question 1

What documents should I carry with me to avoid getting challans?

Accepted Answer

A: While driving, you must always have your:

- Driving license
- Car registration
- Pollution/emission test certificate
- Insurance certificate
- Taxation certificate

Question 2

How can I do a Challan check online?

Accepted Answer

A: Sometimes, a person might miss a message or not receive a physical copy of their e-challan. In such a case, you can visit https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/ and check the e-challan status online. All you have to do is add your challan, vehicle, or DL number and you will be shown if there are any challans pending on your name.

Question 3

What happens if I don’t pay my traffic challan on time?

Accepted Answer

A: An offender is given up to 60 days to pay off their challan. In case a person fails to do so, they will have a police officer personally visiting their registered address to collect the payment. If one is still unable to clear their e-challan dues, their case is moved to the court a-nd they have to visit it to clear the payment.

Question 4

Can e challan be paid on spot?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes, you can pay the e-challan to the prosecuting officer who has the e-challan machine to make a payment through a debit or credit card. You can also pay by cash.

Question 5

What should I do to avoid getting an e challan?

Accepted Answer

Always keep these rules in mind when driving on the road to avoid getting a police e challan: 
1. Have a document checklist in place and make sure you always have your car’s registration certificate, driver’s license, and insurance papers in your car.
2. Leave home on time so that you don’t have to rush or go over the speed limit or jump signals to reach someplace on time.
3. Be mindful of your surroundings so that you can follow all rules, not only when you find cops around but otherwise as well.

Question 6

What documents do I need to while driving to avoid traffic police e challan?

Accepted Answer

These documents are a must-have when driving on the Indian roads: 
- A valid driver’s license
- Vehicle registration number
- Vehicle’s insurance policy 
- PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate
- Permit, if needed

Question 7

Is the e challan system working across all states and cities in India?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the online traffic challan system is working across most states and cities in India.

Question 8

Is it okay to make a Parivahan challan payment through their website?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a Parivahan challan payment can be made through its official website.

Question 9

Can I be issued a bike challan for riding with more than 2 people?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if your bike has more than 1 pillion riders alongside the rider, you can be fined up to INR 1,000 by the traffic police.

Question 10

What are the most common reasons a citizen gets a traffic police e challan in India?

Accepted Answer

The most common reasons for someone being issued with a traffic police e challan are:
- Overspeeding
- Jumping signals
- Driving without a valid insurance
- Driving without a valid PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate
- Driving under the influence of alcohol

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