When a driver breaks traffic laws in Maharashtra, the state's "One State One e-Challan" system is activated immediately.Electronic challans are prepared and sent to the offender's registered mobile number by email or SMS. These offences are recorded by 4G-enabled security cameras and speed-detection devices. In 2024, roughly 42 million violators had unpaid e-challan fines of Rs. 2,429 crore. You can use the official MahaTraffic app to check your challan details. The fine can be readily paid both offline and online.
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There are three simple ways to check the e-challan status of your car or two-wheeler. Follow the steps for each method below.
The following steps can be used to verify your e-challan status on the official Parivahan portal:
You can check your e-challan status within minutes via the official Maharashtra e-Challan portal.
You can check your e-challan status on Policybazaar by performing the following:
In Maharashtra, an e-challan provides detailed information about the violation. This includes:
You can pay your Maharashtra e-challan both online and offline. Ensure payment is made within 60 days to avoid additional penalties.
You can pay online through the Parivahan website or the Maharashtra Traffic Police portal.
Maharashtra enforces traffic penalties under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019. The table below shows common offences and penalties.
| Offence | Regular | Subsequent |
| Driving without a valid license | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 5,000 |
| Without valid insurance (driver) | Rs. 2,000 | Rs. 4,000 |
| Without valid registration of any vehicle | Rs. 2,000 | Rs. 5,000 |
| Racing or speed test violation | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 10,000 |
| Jumping signal | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1,500 |
| Riding without helmet by driver | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 1,000 |
| Using handheld communication devices while driving (2/3 wheeler) | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 10,000 |
| Without seatbelt | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 1,000 |
| Without valid fitness certificate (driver) | Rs. 2,000 | Rs. 5,000 |
| Loud music played in vehicle | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1,500 |
Note: Under the Motor Vehicles Act, offenders and repeat offenders for certain listed traffic offences may face imprisonment and/or suspension of driving license along with monetary fines.
If an incorrect e-challan has been issued for your vehicle in Maharashtra, you can file a complaint online or offline.
You can raise a complaint online through Parivahan or Maharashtra Traffic portal.
If you want to register a complaint offline about an incorrect e-challan in Maharashtra, follow these steps:
Paying e-challans through digital platforms offers convenience, transparency, and efficiency.
To avoid penalties and stay safe, follow these fundamental practices:
To monitor pending e-challan transactions, follow these four steps:
An e-challan in Maharashtra is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance. You should pay within this period to avoid extra penalties, legal action, or court summons.
There is no fixed limit on the number of e-challans that can be issued in one day. Multiple challans may be issued for different violations on the same day.
There is no regular discount scheme on traffic fines in Maharashtra, but in some cases a reduction or waiver may be possible through Lok Adalat.
Verify payment using transaction ID and receipt, then recheck status on mahatrafficechallan.gov.in. If it still appears unpaid, file a grievance with payment proof or visit a traffic police station. For help, contact Maharashtra Traffic Police at 8454999999.
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