Check Punjab e-challan status online

Understand the procedure to check e-challan in Punjab and pay for traffic challans online with ease.
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28-May-2024

Punjab traffic e-challan system

The e-challan system in Punjab was introduced by the Punjab Traffic Police Department to monitor and penalize traffic rule violations. It enables seamless challan issuance, tracking, and payment of traffic fines. E-challans can be generated for various traffic violations, ranging from over-speeding, signal jumping, helmetless driving, and driving under the influence of alcohol, and more.

Punjab e-challan system: Benefits

Below are the some of the key benefits of the e-challan system implemented in Punjab:

  • Efficient enforcement of traffic rules
  • Reduced paperwork and manual interventions
  • Enhanced road safety awareness
  • Timely collection of traffic fines for better traffic management

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How to check Punjab traffic e-challan status?

If you have received an e-challan for violating a traffic rule in Punjab, you can check the e-challan status online. Follow the steps below:

How to check e-challan through the Parivahan website?

You can verify your e-challan status on the Parivahan website by following these steps:

  • Step 1: Open the Parivahan official website
  • Step 2: Go to "Check Online Services," and choose "Check Challan Status."
  • Step 3: Enter your car registration number or challan number.
  • Step 4: The challan details will appear on the screen.

How to pay for e-challan issued by Punjab traffic police?

Paying for e-challans issued in Punjab is now convenient and user-friendly. You can settle the traffic fines easily by following the steps below:

Online process:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of E-challan Parivahan: https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/index/accused-challan
  • Step 2: Enter the vehicle's registration number and captcha code.
  • Step 3: Click on the 'Get Detail' button.
  • Step 4: Select the challan that needs to be paid and click on the 'Pay Now' button.
  • Step 5: The website will redirect to the payment gateway page, where the vehicle owner can make the payment using various modes like net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.
  • Step 6: Once the payment is successful, the website will display the payment confirmation along with a receipt that can be downloaded and printed for future reference.

Offline process:

At your nearest traffic police station

  • Locate your nearest traffic police station.
  • Take a copy of the e-challan with you along with your driving licence, identity proof and address proof.
  • Pay your fine against your challan and keep the receipt for future reference.

To a traffic police personnel

  • Find a traffic police personnel with a handheld challan payment device.
  • Pay for your challan instantly by swiping your debit/credit card.
  • Retain the receipt for future reference.

Traffic rule violations and their penalties in Punjab

Traffic violation fines in Punjab vary depending on the nature and severity of the offence. Common violations include over-speeding, jumping traffic signals, driving without a helmet or seatbelt, and using a mobile phone while driving. Here are some of the common traffic violations and respective penalties:

Offence

Penalty

Driving a vehicle without a valid driving licence

5,000

Failure to produce driving licence on demand by authorities

500

Driving/riding without a valid RC

Car: 5,000

Two-wheeler: 3,000

Driving or riding without valid third-party insurance

Car: 4,000

Two-wheeler: 2,000

Driving or riding under the influence of drugs or alcohol

10,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment

Over-speeding

Car: 2,000

Two-wheeler: 1,000

Driving/riding in a physically or mentally unfit state

Car: 1,000

Two-wheeler: 500

Driving without seatbelts (passengers included)

1,000

Riding without helmet

1,000

Triple riding

1,000

Allowing person unauthorised to drive or ride

5,000

Not giving way to emergency vehicles

10,000

Using a mobile or tablet while riding or driving

2,000

10,000 for repeat offences

Violating road signs

500

Parking violations

500

Riding/driving without number plates

Car: 3,000

Two-wheeler: 5,000


Please check with the Punjab traffic police department for any updated list of violations and penalties.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I check my traffic online in Punjab?

You can check traffic fines online in Punjab by following the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of E-challan Parivahan: https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/index/accused-challan

Step 2: Enter the vehicle's registration number and captcha code.

Step 3: Click on the 'Get Detail' button.

Can I pay challan online in Punjab?

You can pay for challans issued by Punjab Traffic Police online by following the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of E-challan Parivahan: https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/index/accused-challan

Step 2: Enter the vehicle's registration number and captcha code.

Step 3: Click on the 'Get Detail' button.

Step 4: Select the challan that needs to be paid and click on the 'Pay Now' button.

Step 5: The website will redirect to the payment gateway page, where the vehicle owner can make the payment using various modes like net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.

Step 6: Once the payment is successful, the website will display the payment confirmation along with a receipt that can be downloaded and printed for future reference.

Can I check e-challan information through mParivahan online?

Yes, you can check e-challan information through mParivahan online. Simply log in to the app and navigate to the e-challan section to view details of any pending fines against your vehicle.

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