If you break a traffic rule while driving in Odisha, you will receive an e-Challan, a digital challan issued in your name for a traffic violation. Odisha Traffic Police personnel or RTO can issue an e-Challan to traffic violators. The vehicle's owner will get the e-Challan particulars via SMS to their registered mobile number. Violators must pay their e-Challan fine within the stipulated time to avoid harsh punishments and additional penalties. To learn more about tracking your e-Challan status and how to pay the penalty, read the detailed information below.
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You can check e-Challan status on platforms like Parivahan Sewa, the Odisha Motor Vehicle Department website, and Policybazaar's site.
An e-Challan issued in Odisha will typically contain the following information:
You can use any online portals listed below to make your e-Challan payment.
Remember to carry relevant documents, such as your driver's licence for the vehicle, a copy of your e-Challan, and proof of address.
To promote a safe environment on the road, as per the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, the state of Gujarat imposes penalties. Below are the fines that have to be paid for different traffic violations in Gujarat:
| Traffic Violation | First Penalty | Subsequent Penalty |
| Overspeeding | Rs. 2000 | Rs. 2000 |
| Drunk driving | Rs. 10000 | Rs. 15000 |
| No parking violation | Rs. 500 | Rs. 500 |
| Driving without wearing a helmet | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 1000 |
| Using a mobile while driving | Rs. 5000 | Rs. 10,000 |
| Driving without a license | Rs. 5000 | Rs. 5000 |
| Jumping a red light | Rs. 5000 | Rs. 10,000 |
| Stop line violation | Rs. 5000 | Rs. 10,000 |
Disclaimer: Traffic fines in Odisha are subject to change in accordance with amendments to the Indian Motor Act. Some traffic violations may also result in imprisonment and monetary penalties.
If you believe you received a wrong e-Challan, follow one of the options below for a speedy resolution.
You can check your pending e-Challan transactions through any of these portals mentioned below:
According to the data available on the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' official website, Odisha issued 54,11,511 e-Challans between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023. The estimated revenue collected from these e-Challans is Rs. 5,00,06,47,690.
In 2023, the top traffic violations that warranted e-Challans in Odisha were overspeeding (1,25,483), not wearing a helmet (1,24,504), not wearing a seatbelt (11,044), using a mobile phone while driving (6,387), and minor driving offences (485).
Paying your Odisha e-Challan fine within 15 days after its issue is advisable to avoid extra penalties.
Your traffic e-Challan has a validity period of up to 90 days from its issue date. It is advisable to make a prompt payment to avoid legal complications.
Failure to pay your e-Challan within the validity period might get you into legal trouble. You can be served with court papers and fined and/or imprisoned. Your driving permit could also be suspended..
Odisha Traffic Police has implemented an Intelligent Enforcement Management System (IEMS) in 2024. This system automatically identifies traffic violators with the help of advanced cameras, radar and other technologies.
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