Traffic violation fines and online payments

Traffic violation fines and online payments

Date : 07 Aug, 2019

Post By Sankul Nagpal

Traffic in India is now a common sight owing to the huge number of vehicles running on the road. However, just like any other sphere, law plays an important part in managing the traffic of vehicles in India and also preventing road accidents as well as illegal driving. The Motor Vehicle Act establishes traffic laws in India to make the system less chaotic and to punish offenders and maintain law and order.

Enforcement of these traffic laws, rules, regulations and acts can help reduce road accidents. These laws are enforced by issuing challans in the name of the offenders and punishing them in the way of monetary fines as well as imprisonment and vehicle impounding.

If you live in India then it is evident that you or someone you know may have come across these “ Challans

However since the wave of digitalization is on a swing all across the country, gone are the days when traffic challans were paid in cash and in person. In India Traffic Challan can now be paid easily via online systems with a click of a button.

How do I pay my traffic challan online?

Paying your traffic challan online can turn out to be a simple task.

  1. Challans can be paid online by visiting the concerned website of your state’s transport department.Once on the website, you will find a section dedicated to paying traffic violations online
  2. You will then be allowed to choose if you want to pay violation notices, parking charges, or spot fines, or any other charges as mentioned.
  3. Choose the appropriate link and you will be asked to enter certain details depending on the type of traffic violation.
  4. You will then be asked for details such as vehicle registration number, or your parking violation tag number.
  5. Enter the requisite details and the current outstanding amount.
  6. You will be allowed to make the payment using your Credit / Debit Card.
  7. Enter the Captcha in the space provided before clicking on “Submit”.
  8. You will be redirected to a safe page to make your payment.

How do I pay my traffic challan ofline?

If you still prefer to pay the challan the old school way, there are several ways you can do so.

You can visit any traffic police station in your city along with the letter for a traffic violation that you have received. Once inside the police station, pay your violation charges to the Inspector or Head Constable directly and take your receipt.

If you are caught for any traffic violation on the road, you can request the Traffic Inspector to check for your previous dues and club them with the existing one and pay it all together. 

Still Confused?

If you are still confused about paying your traffic challan, we at Lawtendo provide you with an online roster of over 15000+ lawyers that can help and advice you to pay all your traffic violation from home with ease and comfort.

Visit www.lawtendo.com and get help paying your outstanding traffic challans.

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