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How to get a 50% discount on traffic fines?

In 2025-2026 many authorities in India offered amnesty of 50% discount on payable traffic challans. Common trends of the 50% discount can be summarized as follows -

• Rebate by State Authorities - Some authorities like Benagaluru or Belagavi in Karnataka state announces 50% discount on payable fines on different traffic challans from time to time, for a limited time. The announcements are made through social media handles of the police, in general.
• One Time Settlement Schemes by Local Authorities - Kolkata often utilizes One Time Settlement (OTS) schemes and offers up to 65% discounts on all pending traffic challan for a limited period of time. This discount may cover older cases even prior to 2018 cases and even recent cases.
• Discount at Parivahan E-Challan Website - This kind of discount is offered during an official period of discount for paying through e-challan at echallan.parivahan.gov.in. During this period the site displays a reduced amount of fines on the website.

One must be aware of the discount period before starting to pay for pending challans.

How many challans are allowed?

There is no limit to getting traffic challans. But the more the numbers of traffic challan gather, the more is the possibility of punishment. Some possibilities can be listed as follows -

• Identified as habitual offender - If 5 or more traffic challans are gathered in a single year.
• Suspension of driving license - If more than 5 challans gathered in a 12 months period then the local authority (RTO/DTO) might be able to issue a suspension of driving license. The accused gets an opportunity to appeal. If the appeal is rejected by the court of law, then the license can get suspended for at least 3 months.
• 20 or more pending challan may lead to seizure of vehicle and legal blockade on services like registration of ownership change or renewal of fitness certificate.

Is there a discount on traffic fines in 2026?

Many states in India have announced 50% discount on the pending challans. Some of them are as follows:

• Bihar through one time OTS for cases older than 90 days or more.
• Lok Adalats in Bihar will offer 50% discount on settlement of old traffic cases.
• Karnataka offered 50% reduction on all pending traffic challans.
• Kerala is offering 50% discount on all pending traffic challans through some amnesty schemes

Availing these schemes one can get 50% discount on pending traffic challans.

How to avoid paying traffic fines?

The simple way to avoid paying traffic fines is to drive and ride, abiding by the traffic rules. These can be listed as follows -

• Adhere to speed limits - Using GPS based navigation often shows if the driver is driving above speed limits
• Carry digital documents - Keeping documents like Driving License, Registration Certificate, Insurance Policy documents, Pollution Under Control Certificate at DigiLocker or mPariVahan App
• Ensure Safety gear usage - Wearing BIS- certified helmets, seatbelts always
• Follow traffic signals - Making stops at red lights,
• Park in authorized areas - Parking only in designated parking areas
• Check Vehicle Conditions - Replacing fused indicator bulbs as soon as they gets damaged

What are the 10 traffic rules?

Top 10 Essential Traffic Rules:

1. Carry Documentation: Must always carry driver's license, vehicle registration certificate, insurance document, and Pollution Under Control Certificate.
2. Obey Traffic Lights & Signs: Make complete stops at red lights, follow all stop signs and road markings.
3. Use Indicators/Hand Signals: Signal in advance before changing lanes or taking turns to inform other drivers and pedestrians around.
4. Adhere to Speed Limits: Drive within designated speed limits to prevent accidents.
5. No Drunk Driving: Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offense.
6. Maintain Safe Distance: Keep a safe distance with the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.
7. Yield to Pedestrians: Give pedestrians the right of way; stop before zebra crossings at red signal and watch zebra crossings for pedestrian crossing even in green lights.
8. Keep Left: Drive on the correct side of the road (left in India) and overtake only from the right.
9. Wear Seat Belts & Helmets: Always wear seat belts in a car and helmets on two-wheelers.
10. Do Not Use Mobile Phones: Avoid using mobile phones while driving; make a legal stop to respond to mobile calls and make a call back.

Can a 2 star police cut our challan in India?

A 2-star police officer in India is a sub-inspector. Sub-inspector of police are authorized to cut traffic challans in India.

How do I check if I have traffic fines?

You can check your traffic challans online by providing necessary information as discussed earlier on this page.

What are 5 road safety rules?

5 most important traffic rules are as follows :

1. Obey Traffic Signals and Signs: Always make a stop at red lights, drive within speed limits, and respect pedestrian crossings like zebra lines even when driving across zebra lines in green lights.
2. Yield to Pedestrians: Remember pedestrians first, especially children and the elderly, and do not park or ride on footpaths.
3. Never Drive under Influence: Do not drink and drive or ride and do never drive or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs, alcohol. Cannabinoids/ Phytocannabinoids and opioids severely impair driver’s / rider’s judgment and reaction times.
4. Use Safety Gear: Do not forget to buckle up your seatbelt and wear an approved, strapped helmet if riding a two-wheeler.
5. Eliminate Distractions: Do not talk or text on mobile phones while driving, and keep your attention strictly on the road.

How to check challan by number plate?

You can check challan by license plate number. There are the tasks to follow -

1. Go to Parivahan Web Portal at: https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/index/accused-challan
2. In the field of Challan Details choose Vehicle Number
3. Then Type in the Vehicle Number in the field of the form that is asking for Vehicle Number
4. Write the CAPTCHA
5. Pres on Get Details
6. For a valid vehicle number, a window will pop up asking for authentication, either through Aadhar or by the phone number registered with the RTO
7. Complete Log in
8. A list of Challans opens on the next page
9. Choose the Challan that you want to pay
10. Click on the Pay Now button blinking by it
11. Complete payment
12. Save and / or print receipt for the payment

What is e-challan?

An e-challan is the digital version of the challan issued to a faulty driver. E-challan is available on the Parivahan portal.

How long does challan take to update?

After completion of payment, it takes from twenty-four to seventy-two hours to change the status of the challan from pending to disposed.

गाड़ी का चालान कैसे चेक करें?

आप लाइसेंस प्लेट नंबर से चालान चेक कर सकते हैं। इसके लिए ये स्टेप्स फॉलो करें:

1. परिवहन वेब पोर्टल पर जाएं:echallan.parivahan.gov.in
2. चालान विवरण वाले सेक्शन में वाहन नंबर चुनें।
3. फिर वाहन नंबर मांगे गए फॉर्म के उस सेक्शन में वाहन नंबर टाइप करें।
4. कैप्चा भरें।
5. विवरण प्राप्त करें पर क्लिक करें।
6. वैध वाहन नंबर होने पर, एक विंडो खुलेगी जिसमें आधार कार्ड या आरटीओ में पंजीकृत फोन नंबर के माध्यम से प्रमाणीकरण मांगा जाएगा।
7. लॉग इन पूरा करें।
8. अगले पेज पर चालानों की सूची खुल जाएगी