An e-challan in Delhi is an electronically generated traffic violation ticket issued by the Delhi Traffic Police.Traffic violations are recorded by automated devices such as cameras or traffic sensors. E-Challans are also issued if a Delhi Traffic Police personnel has manually observed a traffic violation. The e-Challans are a digital replacement for the traditional paper challans. With e-Challans, the process of issuing and paying traffic fines becomes transparent and easy. An e-Challan has a validity period of three months. The penalty should be paid within this time. Violators who do not pay their e-Challan fine within 3 months may get their driving licence suspended.
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You can verify your e-challan status through multiple platforms:
Visit the official website: https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in
Select the "Check Challan Status" option.
Enter your DL Number, Vehicle Number, or Challan Number.
Complete the CAPTCHA code and click on the "Get Details" tab.
Your e-Challan status will be displayed on the screen.
Go to Delhi Police's official website https://traffic.delhipolice.gov.in/online-payment
Click on the "Pending Challan/Notice" option.
From the dropdown, select the "Check Pending Notice Payment" option.
Enter your notice number on the next page, and click "Search Details".
Your e-Challan details will be displayed on the screen.
Visit the e-Challan Status page on Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd.'s official website.
Enter your vehicle registration number and click on "View Challan".
Your vehicle details will be displayed. Go to the "Challan Details" option and expand it.
Your e-Challan details and status will be displayed.
An e-Challan will typically contain the following information:
E-Challan notice number
Vehicle number
Offence date
Location and time of the traffic offence
Traffic violation details
Image of vehicle
Fine amount
Payment and verification options.
You can use any one of the online portals listed below to make your e-Challan payment.
Open Parivahan's official website.
On the homepage, click on "Online Services".
From the dropdown, click on "e-Challan Services".
On the next page, click on "Get Challan Details".
Now enter your challan number, vehicle number, or driving licence number.
Fill in the Captcha code and tap the "Get Details" button.
You will be directed to a new page that displays essential information, including the date of the offence, DL/RC number, fine amount, and the status of the e-Challan.
Select the "Pay Now" option to pay your e-Challan via net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.
On your browser, open Delhi Traffic Police's official website.
Navigate to the "Notice" section on the homepage.
From the dropdown, click on the "Pending Notice" tab.
Enter your vehicle registration/notice number and click "Search Details".
Your traffic offence details will be displayed on the screen.
Click on "Pay Now" to pay your e-Challan fine.
Cash Payment: To pay in cash, approach any Delhi Traffic Police personnel carrying an e-Challan machine. You can also visit the Delhi Traffic Police Headquarters located at Dev Prakash Shastri Marg, Pusa, New Delhi 110012. Carry relevant documents, such as the driver's vehicle licence and proof of address.
Cheque/DD: You can also pay your e-Challan fine through cheque/DD/Pay Order by post or courier to Delhi Traffic Police Headquarters located at Dev Prakash Shastri Marg, Pusa, New Delhi 110012. Here, the account payee cheque/DD/Pay Order must be drawn in favour of 'DCP/Traffic (HQs)'.
Money Order: You can also pay your Delhi e-Challan fine via money order through the post office or a postman.
You can check your pending e-Challan transactions through any of these portals mentioned below:
From your browser, open the Delhi Traffic Police Department's official webpage.
Go to the "Pending Challan/Notice" tab on the homepage.
From the dropdown, select "Pending Notices".
Enter your vehicle or notice number and click "Search Details".
Your pending e-challan details will be displayed on the screen.
Open Parivahan's official website.
Click on the "Online Services" tab on the homepage.
From the dropdown, select "e-Challan" service.
Enter the challan number, vehicle number, or driving licence number.
Fill in the Captcha code and tap the "Get Details" button.
Your pending e-Challan details will be displayed on the screen.
Less corruption: The e-challan system in Delhi has introduced greater transparency in enforcing traffic laws. Every offence is well-documented; all exchanges are digital, making tampering with the system less likely.
Easy payment: One of the main benefits of the e-challan system is the ease it brings. Drivers can quickly pay their e-Challan fines online without standing in long queues for an offline payment.
Improved compliance: The fear of accurate traffic fines due to automated sensors makes the average motorist wary. This leads to improved compliance with traffic rules.
Increased state revenue: The seamless process of e-Challan issuance and fine collection ensures consistent revenue generation for the state government.
Traffic Violation | First Penalty | Subsequent Penalty |
Overspeeding | Rs. 2000 | Rs. 2000 |
Drunk driving | Court Challan | Court Challan |
RC violation | Rs. 5000 | Rs. 10,000 |
Driving without valid pollution certificate | Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 10,000 |
Driving without insurance | Rs. 2000 | Rs. 4000 |
Driving without license | Rs. 5000 | Rs. 5000 |
Jumping red light | Court Challan | Court Challan |
Stop line violation | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1500 |
Disclaimer: Traffic fines are subject to change depending on the amendment of the Indian Motor Act. Some traffic violations may also attract imprisonment in addition to monetary fines.
Using a mobile phone while driving is the top traffic violation in Delhi. From January to March 2025, a total of 8,264 challans were issued for mobile usage while driving. In 2023 and 2024, 19,422 and 42,663 challans were issued in Delhi for this offence, respectively.
Always wear a helmet if you are riding a two-wheeler. Car drivers must ensure that they are wearing their seatbelts.
Follow the traffic signs strictly.
Do not park in No Parking zones.
Avoid speeding even when traffic is low.
Carry all the required vehicle documents, such as RC copy, driving licence and pollution certificate.
If you received a wrong e-Challan, you can follow any of these options for a speedy resolution.
Contact the Delhi Traffic Police to verify your wrongly issued e-Challan. Send an email to info@delhitrafficpolice.nic.in.
Visit the Parivahan portal and click on the "Complaint" option.
You will be directed to a grievance submission page.
Enter your details, vehicle details and e-Challan number.
Specify the reason for your grievance and enter the Captcha code.
Click on "Submit".
Delhi residents can get their e-Challans waived by attending the Lok Adalat. To settle or waive your e-Challan in Delhi, follow these steps:
Intelligent traffic systems equipped with cameras are now being used to monitor Indian roads and traffic. The sensors on these systems identify vehicles that break traffic rules and issue automatic e-challans for them.
Yes. If you have more than three e-Challans in a row for traffic offences, your driving licence may be suspended. For repeat offenders, their vehicle's RC may also be cancelled/suspended.
Collect all legal documents relating to your traffic e-Challan. You can submit evidence, such as dashcam footage, to support your claim in the Lok Adalat.
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