Getting a traffic challan is quite common if you break road rules, but many times vehicle owners are not even aware of how many challans are pending against their vehicle. Ignoring them can lead to bigger penalties and legal troubles. Thankfully, you no longer need to visit the RTO or traffic police office to find out — you can check everything online in just a few minutes.
Why You Should Check Your Challans Regularly
Avoid extra penalty charges.
Prevent legal issues such as suspension of license or vehicle seizure.
Keep a record of old challans and their payment status.
Save time by paying digitally instead of standing in long queues.
Step-by-Step Process to Check Challans Online
1. Visit the official portal
Go to 👉 echallan.parivahan.gov.in.
2. Choose your search option
You can check challans using:
Challan number (if you already have it)
Vehicle number (most common way)
Driving License (DL) number
3. Enter details & verify
Fill in the required number (vehicle/DL/challan).
Enter the captcha code and click on “Get Details.”
4. view challan information
The portal will show all pending and past challans.
You will see the date, reason, and amount for each challan.
Pending challans can be paid online instantly through net banking, UPI, or cards.
Check via mobile Apps Too
Apart from the Parivahan portal, some state traffic police departments also have their own mobile apps and portals. For example:
Delhi traffic police App
Maharashtra traffic police Portal
mParivahan App (for vehicle and DL services, including challan info)
What Information Do You Get?
When you check, you’ll see:
Challan number
Date & time of violation
Offense details (like overspeeding, no helmet, signal jump, etc.)
Fine amount
Payment status (Paid / Pending)
Key Takeaway
Checking your challan status is quick, easy, and important. With just your vehicle number or DL number, you can log in, view all details, and pay pending challans online. This not only saves time but also helps you stay on the right side of the law.
👉 So, next time you’re unsure whether a challan has been issued against your vehicle, just take two minutes to check it online.
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