E-Challan Check Online – How to Check & Pay Traffic Fine in India (2026 Guide)

Check Your Vehicles Online E-Challan Vehicles Online - Check and Pay Traffic Fine in India (Step-by-Step Tutorial).

You can now pay all traffic fines online in less than 2 minutes to check whether your vehicle has any traffic fine (E-Challan).

Indian Government offers a Governmental portal named Parivahan Sewa through which you can view and pay pending challans in a secure manner.

This manual details it step by step.

What is an E-Challan?

E-Challan is a traffic fine released using electronic means by the traffic police under the circumstances:

 You jump a signal
 Over-speed
 Park in no-parking area
 Ride without helmet
 Drive without seat belt
 Violate traffic rules

It is stored in the central system as opposed to paper challan.

E-Challan Checking Official Website.

To find out your vehicle challan status you can check it on:

 https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India is in charge of this website.

Checking E-Challan online (Step by Step).

Follow these steps:

Step 1:

Visit E-Challan portal.

Step 2:

Select the option of Check Online Services.

Step 3:

Select "Check Challan Status"

Step 4:

You may use any of the following to search:

  Vehicle Number
  Driving Licence (DL) Number
  Challan Number

Step 5:

Enter Captcha Code

Step 6:

Click Get Details

Now you can see:

 Pending Challans
 Paid Challans
 Date of offence
 Fine amount
 Location
 Violation type

How to Pay E-Challan Online?

If you have a pending fine:

Click on "Pay Now"
Choose payment method:

    Debit Card
    Credit Card
    UPI
    Net Banking
Complete payment
Download receipt

The payment receipt should always be downloaded to be used in future.

What Details You Need?

In order to check E-Challan status, you require:

 Vehicle Registration Number (E.g. TN01AB1234)
  OR
 Driving Licence Number

None of the OTPs needed when the basic check is required.

What Department Manages E-Challan?

Traffic challengans dealt with:

 Departments of State Traffic Police.
 Under the umbrella system of Ministry of road transport and Highways.

Every document is digitally connected.
Of the various reasons why people receive e-challan, the following are common.

Infraction  Fine Amount (Approx.)  

  No Helmet                 RS 1000                  
  No Seat Belt              RS 1000                  
  Over Speeding           RS 1000 - RS 2000          
  Driving Without Licence   RS 5000                  
  Signal Jumping            RS 1000                  

(Fines may vary by state)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many days will I pay E-Challan?

Usually within 60 days. If unpaid, it may go to court.

Is it possible to check challengan using mobile number?

No. You have to enter vehicle number, DL number or challan number.

What would happen in the event that I do not pay challan?

 Additional penalty
 Court summons
 Vehicle blacklisting
 Challenges on RC/DL renewal.

I had to pay challan yet pending?

Wait 24-48 hours. In case it is pending, contact traffic police with receipt.

Is it possible to check E-Challan via the cell phone?

Yes, the official portal is based on:

 Android mobile
 iPhone
 Laptop
Desktop

You don't need any special app.

Safety Tips

 The official Parivahan will be used always.
 Never reveal OTP to strangers.
 Avoid fake SMS links
 Review car insurance.

Final Words

It is easy, quick and no cost to check your E-Challan status online. Clear up your fines on traffic as soon as possible to evade legal complications and fines.

Get on the government portal and be safe on the road.