As a responsible driver, it’s important to pay your traffic fines on time. Luckily, paying fines has become much easier with online platforms like Paytm. All you have to do is access the platform and make your payment to avoid any additional penalties or consequences. In this blog, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of paying your traffic fine.
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What is E-Challan?
E-challan is an initiative taken by the government of India to improve its service and ensure transparency. The traffic cops are now given swiping machines that enable them to generate a printed challan on the spot when they catch hold of a traffic violator. E-challan is an electronically generated document that is issued with the help of the Electronic Challan System.
How to Check the Status of Tamil Nadu E-Challan Online?
Most of the time, people do not notice the challan imposed against them by missing the e-challan SMS notification. By following these simple steps you can check the e-challan status online:
Step 1– Visit the official Parivahan website
Step 2– Enter the vehicle number and driving license
Step 3– Once you enter the required information, a new page will open displaying the information of pending traffic challan
How to Pay Tamil Nadu E-challan Online?
Following is the step-by-step process to pay traffic fine/e-challan issued for the vehicle online in Tamil Nadu.
Step1– Visit the official website of the Tamil Nadu police government to make the payment
Step 2– Enter the vehicle registration number, challan number, or driving license number
Step 3– Enter the captcha code and click on ‘Get Details’
Step 4– Check the details of the offense and pending charges
Step 5– Click on the ‘Pay’ button
Step 6– The individual will be directed to the net-banking page
Step 7– The payee can make the payment using the debit card, credit card, net banking, etc.
*Note the reference number generated before proceeding to e-challan online payment for further reference.
How to Pay E-Challan Through Paytm?
On Paytm Mobile App
- Open the Paytm app on your device
- Navigate to ‘Bill Payments’ and click on ‘View More’. Now scroll the screen and reach to ‘Transit’ and click on ‘challan’. Alternatively, you can simply search for ‘Challan’
- 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
- Go to the ‘Challan Bill Payment’ page on the Paytm website
- 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 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 Tamil Nadu
Let’s take a look at the latest traffic rules violations in Tamil Nadu-
| Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Driving Without Helmet | Rs. 1000 and ban of riding license for 3 months |
| Driving/Riding Without a License | Rs. 5000 |
| Violation of road rules and regulations | Rs. 500 |
| Driving a vehicle without a valid registration certificate | Rs. 5000 |
| Racing and Speeding | Rs. 5000 |
| Driving vehicle after the cancellation of license | Rs. 5000 |
| Driving without a valid permit | Rs. 10,000 |
| Driving/riding while on the mobile (handheld) | Rs. 2000 |
| Drunk Driving | 1st offense- Up to 6 months of imprisonment and/or fine up to Rs.10,000 2nd Offense- Up to 2 years of imprisonment and/or fine up to Rs.15,000 |
| Driving without insurance | Rs. 2000 |
The Bottom Point!
Managing your traffic fines through the Paytm app is easy. With just a few taps on your phone, you can effortlessly check your fines and make payments securely. Say goodbye to long queues and paperwork – Paytm makes it easy to handle your traffic fines conveniently from anywhere.
