Traffic Rules and Fines in Mumbai (Maharashtra): How to Pay e-Challan Online?

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 5:25 AM IST

Updated on 5 Apr, 2024, 7:39 AM IST

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If you break traffic rules, you will have to face the consequences. Such consequences depend upon the committed offence. Earlier, you were required to pay cash as a monetary penalty for violating traffic rules. However, due to the emergence of new technologies such as online payment, you can pay traffic fines online as well. If you are wondering how to pay e-challan online in Mumbai, read ahead for the details.

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Mumbai Traffic Police Fines and E-Challan Details:

E-Challan or Electronic Challan is a revised, digital version of the challan. This revised digital setup eases the fine-payment procedure.

Violating traffic norms and regulations can lead to penalties. These penalties are issued in the form of an e-challan. Here’s an example to understand the process.

To monitor traffic, several cameras are placed at some strategic places all over the city.
If you are caught violating any traffic norms, you will be issued a challan.
You will receive a text message notifying you regarding the issuance of the e-challan.
You will have to pay it online within 60 days of issuance.

The Latest Traffic Rules, Regulations and Fines:

Whether it is digital or offline, paying such high penalties may force people to think twice or thrice before breaking any traffic regulations in Mumbai. To promote road safety among citizens, the government updates its traffic rules and regulations continuously. The financial capital of India, Mumbai was one of the first metropolitan cities to implement the digital setup for fine payment.

List of New Traffic Fines:

Here’s an overview of the updated traffic penalty list as per The Motor Vehicles Act, 2019.

Penalty	Amount in Rs.
Driving without license	Rs. 5000
Over speeding	Rs. 1000 to 2000 for light motor vehicles, Rs. 2000 to 4000 for medium passenger/goods vehicles. A repeat offence will lead to impounding of the driving license.
Drunk Driving	Up to 6 months imprisonment and/or fine up to Rs. 10000. For a second offence, up to 2 years imprisonment and/or fine of Rs. 15000
Driving uninsured vehicle	Up to 3 months imprisonment and/or fine of Rs. 2000 for a first offence. For a second offence, fine will increase to Rs. 4000.
Dangerous driving	For a first offence, imprisonment of 6 months to a year and/or fine of Rs. 1000 to 5000. For a second offence, imprisonment up to 2 years and/or fine up to Rs. 10000.
Obstructing free-flowing traffic	Rs. 500
Driving despite disqualification	Rs. 10000
Unauthorised use of vehicles without license	Rs. 5000
Driving in a situation where considered mentally or physically unfit to drive	Rs. 1000 and Rs. 2000 for a first and subsequent offence, respectively.
Violation of road regulations	Rs. 500 to 1000
Disobedience of orders of Authority and refusal to share information	Rs. 2000
Penalty for offences where no penalty is specifically provided	First offence Rs 500, subsequent offence Rs. 1500

Disclaimer: Note that these penalties are stated by the centre and there might be some changes at a state level. The Mumbai Traffic Police Website has a detailed list of penalties related to e-challan in Mumbai. It is suggested to clarify with the officials whether the list is updated or not.

How to Pay Traffic Police Fines in Mumbai?

You can pay Mumbai traffic fine via the online method. You can use Internet Banking, Debit Cards, as well as Mobile Wallets to make the payment against e-challan Mumbai.

Steps to Pay Your Traffic E-challan Online in Mumbai

Step 1: Visit the Mumbai Traffic Police Website
Step 2: Click on ‘E-challan Payment’
Step 3: Select ‘Vehicle No.’
Step 4: Enter vehicle registration number
Step 5: Enter the last four digits of chassis/engine number
Step 6: Meet captcha requirements
Step 7: Click ‘Submit’
Step 8: Make the payment for Mumbai RTO fine

How to Check your Traffic Fines and e-challan Status in Mumbai?

You can follow the below-mentioned steps to check your Mumbai Traffic Police challan status:

Step 1: Visit the Mumbai Traffic Police Website
Step 2: Click on ‘E-challan Payment’
Step 3: Select ‘Challan No.’
Step 4: Enter Challan Number
Step 5: Meet captcha requirements
Step 7: Click ‘Submit’

Not paying the penalty within 60 days after challan issuance can lead you to face legal issues. To be on the safe side, it is better to periodically check Mumbai Traffic Police fine online if any e-challan has been issued.

Basic Traffic Rules:

Here are some basic traffic rules you need to follow to avoid fines (e-challan in Mumbai).

Do not drink and drive
Be alert while driving and do not be busy on your phone
Maintain lane discipline and speed limits
Follow traffic rules related to one-ways, no-parking zones, and traffic signals
Wear your seatbelt/helmet
Keep vehicle-related documents such as insurance, Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, etc. updated.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Here are a few common questions about the above-mentioned topic:

How can I check my traffic fines in Mumbai?

You can check your e-challan or fine status online on the official website of e-challan payment for Maharashtra state. Or simply you can get your fine details in the Mumbai Traffic Police app.

What are some serious traffic violations that can enforce penalties?

Here are several traffic violations that can enforce penalty in the form of e-challan:

Driving without a valid driving licence
Driving without insurance
Drinking and drive
Driving/Riding without a helmet
Over speeding, etc.

Can I register my mobile number to get e-challan notifications?

Yes, you can update your registered mobile number by visiting the official website of Mumbai Traffic Police. It can be updated within a minute using a One Time Password (OTP).

What happens if you delay/do not pay the traffic fine?

Delaying or not paying the traffic fine can lead you to face serious consequences. The offender has to pay the fine within the 60 days after the challan is issued. If the payment does not happen within the stipulated time, the offender can be taken to court and as per court decision, he/she may have to pay the fine along with 3 months imprisonment.

Is online fine payment safe?

Yes, the online payment is safe provided it is done via an official website. You can pay e-challan online via your debit/credit card, internet banking, or mobile wallet.

Is there a fine for driving a car without renewing Comprehensive Car Insurance?

As a rule, you need to insure your car with at least a Third-party Liability Car Insurance Policy. There is no such rule when it comes to Comprehensive Car Insurance Policy. However, it is suggested to opt for it for wide-ranging insurance coverage.

Is there a fine for driving a car without a seat belt?

Yes, you can be fined for driving a car without wearing a seatbelt.

From where can I download the Mumbai Police Traffic App?

The app can be downloaded from the Play Store or iOS store as per your requirements.

Can I check challan details on the government’s Parivahan website as well?

Yes, the Parivahan website also offers the facility to check challan details.

I have come across contradicting information on the internet concerning the penalty amount for traffic fines in Mumbai. Where can I find the official stand on it?

You can reach out to the Mumbai Traffic Department for any queries.

Maharashtra hikes traffic violation fines under Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Act

- December 05, 2021

The state government of Maharashtra amended the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) and hiked the traffic fines for different types of traffic violations. The new fines apply to the entire state of Maharashtra. The Maharashtra government has issued notification of the hike in fines under different sections of the MVA. The new hikes are effective from 1 December 2021. A senior transport officer of the Maharashtra government said that the hike in penalties will discourage drivers from violating traffic rules and help them to drive safely. Apart from safety, it will streamline the traffic in the state. The fine for not wearing a helmet while riding a two-wheeler was Rs. 500. However, as per the new changes, for a first-time offence, the fine is Rs. 500 and for the second-time offence, it is Rs. 1,500. The fine for riding a two-wheeler with three people has been hiked from Rs. 200 to Rs. 1,000. The penalty for reckless driving was Rs. 1000 for two and four-wheelers. However, as per the new fine structure, the fine is Rs. 1000 for two-wheelers and Rs. 2,000 for four-wheelers. Fines for other traffic offences have also been hiked.

Mumbai Traffic Police To Collect Challans In Cash

– December 10, 2020

In a country like India, the traffic rules violation is a common scene, and day-by-day, the number of traffic challans issued is also on the rise. Now, unable to manage the number of e-challans in Mumbai, Maharashtra has given green signal to collect traffic challans in cash. Now, Mumbaikers can pay the traffic challans in cash. But the cash fines can be collected by a higher office and not the constable. Currently, Maharashtra has unpaid challans which amount to a whopping Rs. 602 crore, out of with 46 percent of the challan amount is from Mumbai. To fasten the process of fine collection, Maharashtra has decided to accept cash for traffic challans. The traffic police department will also set up a team to make calls to the offenders who have not paid the traffic challan. All-in-all, the unpaid traffic challans have created a big problem for the state government of Maharashtra.