A traffic challan is a fine you get for breaking traffic rules. It's like a ticket given by the traffic police when you don't follow the rules of the road. Anyone driving any type of vehicle, like cars, bikes, trucks, or even bicycles, can get a traffic ticket if they break any traffic rules.

If you have any traffic tickets and want to pay them off, read more to find out how the Delhi Government’s latest technique has helped many riders.

How Do You Get A Traffic Challan Or Ticket In Delhi?

There are a few ways to get a traffic ticket. Find out below.

• One common way is if a police officer sees you doing something wrong, like speeding or not wearing a seatbelt. They can stop you and give you a challan right there.

• Another way is through traffic cameras. These cameras are set up on roads and can catch you breaking rules, like running a red light or speeding. When this happens, the challan is sent to the address linked with the car, and they will send a letter to your home or you will receive an SMS on your phone.

• Sometimes, police set up checkpoints to check if drivers have all the proper documents and are following the rules. If you don't have everything in order or are breaking a rule, you can get a challan there too.

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How To Settle A Pending Traffic Challan?

One can settle their pending traffic challan if any by following the steps mentioned below:

1. Online Verification

• Visit the official website of Delhi Traffic Police.

• There is a ‘Pending Challan/Notice’ option on the homepage bar.

• Enter your vehicle number and other required details to view your pending challan.

One can also check their pending challans by downloading the Delhi Traffic Police App or by sending an SMS to 7738299899 with the vehicle number.

2. Payment of the Challan

• One can pay the challan online either through their website by going to the ‘Pay Challan’ section or through their mobile application which will be redirected to the chosen payment method.

• After the successful payment, a receipt will be generated as proof.

3. Follow up

• Check the status of your pending challan if it is updated to paid or not. If not, please contact the customer support.

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Limits on Traffic Challans

The National Lok Adalat has set a limit on the maximum number of pending challans:

• For a private vehicle, 5 notices and 2 challans are allowed.

• For a commercial vehicle, 2 notices and 1 challan is allowed.

• Each Lok Adalat bench will only take 1000 challans/notices.

It is to be noted that certain challans cannot be taken to the Lok Adalat such as:

• Non-compoundable

• Cognisable decline notices

• Paid notices

• Disposed of notices

Can The Traffic Challan Fee Be Reduced?

The National Lok Adalat has made it possible to get the challan fee reduced. It was a one-time opportunity to settle your challan with some reduction or complete exemption from paying it.

The National Lok Adalat took up cases, including the settlement of compoundable traffic challans (applicable for commercial vehicles as well) that were pending on the Traffic Police portal.

To pay off the challan, the National Lok Adalat set up sessions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Dwarka, Karkardooma, Patiala House, Rohini, Rouse Avenue, Saket, and Tis Hazari district courts on May 11, 2024.

People carried their challans in printed form that were to be downloaded from the Delhi Traffic Police website.

"This link will be activated from May 7, 2024, at 10 a.m., till the limit of challans and notifications gets exhausted. To get challans disposed of, visit the stated court number in the court complex as mentioned in the printout of the challan notice at the prescribed time slot allotted,” said Delhi Traffic Police on social media before the session.

There was a certain limit that they came up with. Only five notices and two challans were allowed per private vehicle, and only two challans per commercial vehicle.

According to IPS Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal, special commissioner of police Zone 2, Delhi Traffic Police, "the initiative of Lok Adalat has proven instrumental in providing a more accessible avenue for individuals to address their pending traffic challans and associated legal matters. By offering a streamlined and informal process, it not only eases the burden on the traditional legal system but also expedites the resolution process for those involved in traffic violations."

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How Can This Initiative Help?

This initiative not only helps reduce the challans and notices but also motivates the citizens to pay their challans.

Even though challans are given to instil more responsibility among the drivers, most times they don’t end up going to court to pay them. But with this initiative, more citizens are coming forward to pay their challans.

"This initiative tackles multiple challenges. Firstly, it seeks to simplify the resolution process for traffic violations, lightening the load on the traditional legal system and expediting outcomes for individuals. Secondly, it acts as a tool to foster adherence to traffic regulations by offering a user-friendly platform for addressing pending challenges and legal issues. Furthermore, these initiatives harmonise with broader endeavours to improve road safety and traffic control in the city, promoting conscientious conduct among rivers," says Dhaliwal from the Delhi Traffic Police.

Conclusion

Traffic challans are like warnings that remind people to drive safely and follow the rules. Traffic challans are like reminders from the police when drivers break rules, like speeding or not wearing seatbelts. They remind people to drive safely and follow the rules, which helps prevent accidents.

When drivers pay the fines for these challans, the government uses that money to fix roads and help the community. So, traffic challans help keep everyone safe on the roads and make sure our neighbourhoods stay safe.

If you too get a challan to pay, then don't forget to visit Jaagruk Bharat and the Delhi Traffic Police site and keep a close watch on all other coming sessions.

In case you’ve any queries, you can visit the Jaagruk Bharat’s community page wherein you’ll be able post your query online and get it solved within some time.