Mumbai is one of the top listed states with a maximum number of traffic violations and unpaid challan. Around 46% of the state’s unpaid challan is from Mumbai, which amounted to Rs. 280 crore until last month. The total state’s unpaid challan has hiked up to Rs. 602 crore. With the rapid increase in the number of traffic violations, the state has authorized the payment of fines via cash in Mumbai city. However, this authorization comes with a condition that a cash fine should be handed to an officer and not a constable.
The government of Mumbai also provides the facility of e-challan to pay traffic fines online in an easy and hassle-free way. Read this article to know in detail how to check and pay Mumbai traffic fines online.
What is E-Challan?
An e-challan is a digital fine document that is issued to individuals who have violated traffic rules. The government introduced e-challan to improve transparency in the system and decrease traffic violations. In Mumbai, e-challan payments must be made within 60 days from the date the challan is issued.
How to Check E-Challan Status in Mumbai?
An individual can check the e-challan status online by following these simple steps:
Step 1– Visit the official website for e-challan issuance provided by the transport department of Mumbai
Step 2– Go to ‘Check Challan Status’
Step 3– Enter the required details such as registration number, challan number and captcha code
Step 4– Click on ‘Get Details’. The challan-related information will be reflected on the screen
How to Pay E-Challan Using Mumbai Traffic Police Challan Payment System?
Under the new system of e-challan Mumbai, the violators are notified through SMS on their mobile number that is registered upon encountering any traffic violation. By following these simple steps an individual can make Mumbai traffic fine payment online through the state’s official website-
Step 1– Click on the official website link given on the SMS
Step 2– After clicking on the portal, there are two ways in which you can log in-
- Enter the registered vehicle number and the last four digits of engine number
or
- Enter the challan number mentioned on the SMS and login directly
Step 3– Enter all the required details and click on the ‘Pay’ button.
Step 4– You will be directed to the net-banking page
Step 5– The payee can make the payment using a debit card, credit card, net banking, etc.
*Note the reference number generated before proceeding to e-challan online payment.
How to Pay E-Challan through Paytm?
On Paytm Mobile App
- Open the Paytm Mobile Application on your phone
- Click on ‘Bill Payments’ and click on ‘View All’
- 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, UPI and net banking
- Once you complete the payment you will receive a notification regarding the same
On Paytm Website
- Sign up 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, 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, Avadi, Chennai, Tambaram, Telangana and Haryana traffic authorities only at Paytm.
Latest Traffic Rules Violation Penalties in Mumbai
There have been some updates regarding penalties issued by the Mumbai traffic police. Let’s take a look at the latest penalties allotted according to the traffic rule:
| Violation | Revised Traffic Penalties in Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Driving with no seatbelt on | Rs 1000 and / or Community Service |
| Driving/Riding Without a License | Rs. 5000 |
| Over Speeding | LVM: Rs. 1000- Rs. 2000 MPV/HPV: Rs.2000- Rs.4000 (and Seizure of license) |
| Driving/riding while on the mobile (handheld) | Rs. 5000 |
| Racing and Speeding | ₹5,000 and/or 3 months prison, community service | ₹10,000 for subsequent violation and up to 1 year in prison, community service |
| Drunk Driving | ₹10,000 and/or 6 months prison | ₹15,000 and/or 2 years jail for repetitive violation. |
| Driving without insurance | ₹2,000 and/or 3-months prison, community service | ₹4,000 for subsequent offence |
| Obstructing while emergency vehicle goes by | ₹10,000 and/or community service |
| Overloading of two-wheelers | Rs. 2000 and disqualification of license |
| Overloading of four-wheelers | Rs. 2000 and disqualification of license |
| Juvenile offenses | Rs. 25,000 canceling registration for a year, will be ineligible for a driving license till 25 years of juvenile’s age. |
| Driving/riding after being disqualified | Rs. 10,000 |
| Driving with no requisite ticket | Rs. 500 |
| Bribe Offering | Double the total payable penalty for a roadside violation |
| Honking in a silent zone | Rs. 2000For repetitive violation- Rs. 4000 |
| Aggregator with no driving license | Rs. 25,000- Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Operation of oversized vehicle | Rs. 5000- Rs. 10,000 |
| Not adhering to the order of authorities | Rs. 2000 |
| Riding without a helmet (both rider and the pillion rider) | Rs. 1000 |
The Bottom Point: It is imperative to follow, know and get yourself acquainted with the traffic rules and regulations. In case an individual is fined with e-challan in Mumbai then he/she can use both website or mobile applications to pay the fine.
