E Challan Chennai

The system of the e-Challan had been introduced in October, 2013. This had replaced the paper challan system. An e-challan mixes state-of-the-art technology and also the Traffic Police of the city services. An ANPR camera will record the violation and immediately send the screen grab to the nearest police room.

Updated On - 06 Sep 2025

Traffic Rules and Regulations in Chennai

  1. When the traffic light turns amber, you should stay alert. This light means that you will need to start the vehicle and the light will change soon.
  2. When the traffic light turns red, you have to come to a stop and not cross the line. If your vehicle crosses the stop line, it will be an offence.
  3. When the light is flashing red, you need to stop vehicle before you check if the road is clear and then proceed.
  4. When the traffic light is green, you need to move your vehicle forward.
  5. If the light is at an intersection, then, you have to move forward slowly.

Pay Your Chennai Traffic E-Challan Online

Via the Website

Step 1: Visit the website

Step 2: Click on 'Citizen Services (Paid)'

Step 3: Select 'E-Payment for Traffic Challans'

Step 4: Enter your Challan Number and last 5 digits of the Engine or Chassis number

Step 5: : Enter the Captcha

Step 6: Click on 'Get Details'

Via Paytm

Step 1: Go to the Paytm app and choose 'More'.

Step 2: Select 'City Services' and click on 'Other Services' and choose 'Challan'.

Step 3: Choose the traffic authority.

Step 4: Key in details like registration certificate number, e-challan number, driving licence, and vehicle number.

Step 5: Choose 'Proceed'

Step 6: Enter the fine amount and complete the payment.

Via the Parivahan Website

Step 1: Visit the website https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/index/accused-challan

Step 2: Key in vehicle number, challan number, and DL (Driving Licence) mumber.

Step 3: Enter the captcha code and click on 'Get Details'

Step 4: Verify details of the traffic offence and make payment.

How to Check Traffic Fine and e-Challan Status

Step 1: Go to https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/

Step 2: Choose 'Check Challan Status'

Step 3: Enter your challan number or vehicle number or driving licence (DL) number.

Step 4: Enter the captcha code and chose 'Get Detail'.

Step 5: You will be directed to a page with all violations detail.

Step 6: Make the payment for the required transaction ID.

Chennai Traffic Police Challan Fees

Offence

Penalty

Driving in a zone for pedestrians

Rs.300 - Rs.600

Disobeying authorities

Rs.300 - Rs.600

Driving through a No Entry zone

Rs.2,000 - Rs.5,000

Violating standards of air pollution

Rs.400

Violating standards of noise control

Rs.100

Driving in a harmful manner to the public

Rs.500

Over-speeding while driving

Rs.300

Violating conditions of a licence

Rs.25,000 - Rs.1 lakh

Not wearing seat belts while driving

Rs.1,000

Violations done by juveniles

Rs. 25,000 and up to 3-years imprisonment

Driving an uninsured vehicle

Rs.2,000

Driving oversized vehicles

Rs.5,000

Driving without a licence

Rs.5,000

Not following traffic orders

Rs.2,000

No Registration Certificate while driving

Rs.5,000

Violating road regulations and rules

Rs.500

Driving 2-wheelers without helmets

Rs.1,000 and 3 months suspension of licence

FAQs on e-Challan in Chennai

  • What will happen if I do not pay the amount of my e-challan in Chennai?

    If you do not pay the E-Challan, a police officer will visit your registered address and collect it. If the payment has still not made, then, then, you will be called to court and justify yourself.

  • Who has been authorised to collect traffic fines in Chennai?

    The Chennai Traffic Police has been authorised to collect traffic fines in Chennai.

  • How can I check my traffic challan online in Chennai?

    You can check your traffic challan by visiting the official website https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/. You can check for fines and make payments through the website as well.

  • Can I pay my Chennai e-Challan offline?

    Yes, you can pay your e-Challan offline at any Chennai Traffic Police station or designated e-seva centers by providing your vehicle or challan details.

  • Is there a late fee for not paying an e-Challan in Chennai on time?

    While there's no fixed late fee, non-payment may lead to a police visit, legal notice, or a summons to court, and could result in additional penalties.

Disclaimer
Display of any trademarks, tradenames, logos and other subject matters of intellectual property belong to their respective intellectual property owners. Display of such IP along with the related product information does not imply BankBazaar's partnership with the owner of the Intellectual Property or issuer/manufacturer of such products.