How to Check and Pay Traffic Fines in Karnataka

Driving through the busy streets of Karnataka’s cities and towns can often present challenges. Despite our best intentions to follow traffic rules, there are occasions when we unintentionally find ourselves facing a traffic violation. In such situations, it becomes crucial to promptly address the issue by checking and paying any fines that may have been incurred.

In this guide, we will walk you through the easy steps to check and pay your traffic fines in Karnataka. By following these instructions, you’ll be able to access information about your fines, explore payment options, and clear any outstanding penalties quickly and effortlessly.

How to Check Karnataka Traffic Fines?

The following is the step-by-step process to check traffic fine/e-challan issued for the vehicle online, in Karnataka.

Visit the Karnataka One webpage.
Select “Online Services” and then click on “Police.”
Choose “Pay Traffic Violation Fine” from the options.
Click on “Avail online” and choose your city from the provided list.
Sign in with your username and password, or opt for “Quick Pay” followed by “Collection of Traffic Police Violation Fine.”
Enter your vehicle registration number and click “Search.”
Select the “Pay Now” option to clear the pending amount.
Receive a confirmation message on your registered mobile number after the successful completion of the transaction.

By following these steps, you can easily check and pay your traffic fines in Karnataka online. Ensure timely resolution of any outstanding penalties by promptly addressing and settling the fines associated with your vehicle.

Process to Make e-challan Payment Using Paytm

You can make the payment of challan in a simple and hassle-free way by using the Paytm app. Follow these steps to pay challan online:

On Paytm Mobile App

Open the Paytm Mobile Application on your phone
Click on ‘Recharge & Bill Payments’
Scroll down to find ‘Challan’ and click on it
Select the ‘Traffic Authority’
Enter the required details such as Challan ID/Number, vehicle number, etc.
Click on ‘Proceed’ to check the fine amount
Choose the preferred mode of payment from credit card, debit card, Paytm wallet, Paytm postpaid, UPI & Net Banking
Once you complete the payment, you will receive a notification regarding the same

On Paytm Website

Sign in to the Paytm website
Navigate to ‘Recharge & Pay Bills’ and click on ‘Challan’
Choose the ‘Traffic Authority’
Enter the required details such as Challan ID/Number, vehicle number, etc.
Click on ‘Proceed’ to check the fine amount
Choose the preferred mode of payment from credit card, debit card, Paytm wallet, Paytm postpaid, UPI & Net Banking
Once you complete the payment, you will receive a notification regarding the same

Note- Currently, individuals can pay challan for Andhra Pradesh, Faridabad, Chennai, Telangana & Maharashtra traffic authorities only at Paytm. For traffic authorities other than this the individuals can check online if they allow e-challan payment.

The Bottom Point!

Traffic violations are a very common thing in India and if a person is a regular traveler/driver, there is a high possibility that he/she has violated any or some traffic rules at any point in time. In case you have been fined with an e-challan in Karnataka, you can use the aforementioned information to pay the challan.

FAQs

Who is authorized for the collection of traffic fines in Karnataka?

In the traffic maintenance department, the branch officer above the rank of ASI provided with a traffic fine receipt book is authorized to collect traffic fines in Karnataka.

What are the important documents that should be carried while driving to avoid traffic fines?

The important documents that should be kept handy while driving is a vehicle registration certificate, driving license, insurance certificate, Pollution control certificate, etc.

Can I pay the fine offline even if the challan is issued online?

Yes, you can pay e-challan in offline mode at any of the traffic police stations in the city.