A traffic challan is a fine or penalty imposed for violating traffic rules. The fines are typically issued by traffic police officers and can be paid online or offline.

You can check your traffic challan status online by entering details like your vehicle number on the official website of Challan Sathi. This can help you verify if there is any pending challan or fine.The penalty for traffic violations varies based on the offense and the city or state. Some violations carry a fixed fine, while others may depend on the severity of the offense. The Motor Vehicles Act (amended in 2019) increased penalties for many offenses:

For drunk driving, the fine can go up to ₹10,000 or more, with potential jail time.

Speeding can result in fines ranging from ₹400 to ₹1,000.

Jumping a red light can result in fines from ₹500 to ₹1,000.

Speeding: Driving above the speed limit.

Drunk driving: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Not wearing a helmet (for two-wheelers).

Not wearing a seatbelt (for four-wheelers).

Jumping red lights.

Illegal parking.

Using a mobile phone while driving.

Driving without a valid license or documents.

Overloading vehicles.

Dangerous driving or driving recklessly.