Mumbai is one of the cities with a high number of traffic violations and unpaid challans. Around 46% of the state’s unpaid challans are from Mumbai, amounting to Rs. 280 crore until last month. The total unpaid challans for the state have increased to Rs. 602 crore. With the rapid increase in traffic violations, the state has authorized cash payments for fines in Mumbai. However, this authorization comes with the condition that cash fines must be handed to an officer, not a constable.
The Mumbai government also provides an e-challan facility for paying traffic fines online, offering a convenient and hassle-free method. This article details how to check and pay Mumbai traffic fines online.
What is E-Challan?
An e-challan is a digital document issued to individuals who have violated traffic rules. The government introduced e-challans to improve system transparency and reduce traffic violations. In Mumbai, e-challan payments must be made within 60 days from the date of issuance.
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 e-challan website provided by the Mumbai transport department
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 relevant challan information will be displayed on the screen
How to Pay E-Challan Using Mumbai Traffic Police Challan Payment System?
Under Mumbai’s new e-challan system, violators are notified via SMS on their registered mobile number immediately upon a traffic violation. An individual can pay Mumbai traffic fines online through the state’s official website by following these simple steps:
Step 1– Click on the official website link provided in the SMS
Step 2– After clicking on the portal, there are two ways to log in:
- Enter the registered vehicle number and the last four digits of engine number
or
- Enter the challan number mentioned in the SMS and log in directly
Step 3– Enter all the required details and click on the ‘Pay’ button.
Step 4– You will be directed to the payment gateway page
Step 5– The payee can complete the payment using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or other available options.
*Note the reference number generated before proceeding with the e-challan online payment.
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 prescribed for each traffic violation:
| Violation | Revised Traffic Penalties in Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Driving with no seatbelt on | Rs 1000 and / or Community Service |
| Driving/Riding Without a Valid License | Rs. 5,000 |
| Overspeeding | LVM: Rs. 1,000 – Rs. 2,000 MPV/HPV: Rs. 2,000 – Rs. 4,000 (and license seizure) |
| Driving/Riding while using a handheld mobile phone | Rs. 5,000 |
| Racing and Speeding | ₹5,000 and/or 3 months imprisonment, community service | ₹10,000 for subsequent violation and up to 1 year imprisonment, community service |
| Drunk Driving | ₹10,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment | ₹15,000 and/or 2 years imprisonment for repeat violation. |
| Driving without insurance | ₹2,000 and/or 3 months imprisonment, community service | ₹4,000 for subsequent offense |
| Obstructing an Emergency Vehicle | ₹10,000 and/or community service |
| Overloading of two-wheelers | Rs. 2,000 and license disqualification |
| Overloading of four-wheelers | Rs. 2,000 and license disqualification |
| Juvenile Offenses | Rs. 25,000, cancellation of registration for one year, and ineligibility for a driving license until the juvenile reaches 25 years of age. |
| Driving/Riding After License Disqualification | Rs. 10,000 |
| Driving/Riding Without Required Documents/Permits | Rs. 500 |
| Offering a Bribe | Double the total payable penalty for a roadside violation |
| Honking in a No-Honking Zone | Rs. 2,000 For repeat violation- Rs. 4,000 |
| Aggregator Without a Driving License | Rs. 25,000 – Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Operating an Oversized Vehicle | Rs. 5,000 – Rs. 10,000 |
| Disobeying Authority Orders | Rs. 2,000 |
| Riding Without a Helmet (rider and pillion rider) | Rs. 1,000 |
The Bottom Point: It is imperative to understand and adhere to traffic rules and regulations. If an individual is issued an e-challan in Mumbai, they can use the official website to pay the fine.
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