The government is introducing tougher traffic rules, and those who fail to pay their traffic challans will face serious consequences.
The new rules aim to make the process more secure and enforce stricter actions for those ignoring their fines. Here’s what you need to know:
What Happens If You Don’t Pay Your Challan?
If you break traffic rules and receive an e-challan (online fine), you will need to pay it quickly. If you don’t, the consequences will become more severe.
Pay Within 90 Days: If you don’t pay the challan within 90 days, your driving license (DL) may be suspended.
Multiple Violations: If you receive three challans in one year for serious offenses, such as jumping red lights or speeding, your license could be confiscated for at least three months.
Increased Vehicle Insurance Costs for Unpaid Challans
The government plans to make vehicle insurance more expensive for those with at least two pending challans from the previous year.
So, not paying your fines on time could also result in higher insurance premiums.
New E-Challan Payment Rules
The government is implementing new measures to simplify and secure the e-challan payment process:
Notice Within 3 Days: You will receive a notice within 3 days of the challan being issued.
30 Days to Pay: You must pay the fine within 30 days or file a complaint. If you don’t respond within this time frame, the fault will be considered yours.
90 Days Deadline: If the challan remains unpaid for 90 days, your driving license (DL) or vehicle registration certificate (RC) will be suspended.
Complaints: If you believe the challan was issued wrongly, you can file a complaint online. A decision will be made within 30 days, or the challan will be automatically canceled.
States Lagging in E-Challan Payments
Many states are lagging in challan payments. For example:
Delhi: Only 14% of challans paid
Karnataka: 21% paid
Tamil Nadu & Uttar Pradesh: 27% paid
Odisha: 29% paid
However, states like Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Haryana have better payment rates, ranging from 62% to 76%.
Mandatory Updates for Your Address and Mobile Number
To ensure you receive your challan notices, the government is requiring all vehicle owners to update their mobile numbers and addresses.
You will have 3 months to update your details. After this period:
You won’t be able to renew your PUC (Pollution Under Control certificate), vehicle insurance, driving license, or vehicle registration without updating your contact information.
With these new rules, the government is making traffic law enforcement more effective and holding people accountable for their actions.
It’s essential to stay updated and pay your fines on time to avoid unnecessary complications!
