How to Check and Pay Your Traffic Challan Online (2026)
Traffic challans are increasingly issued from cameras, so you may not know one exists until you check. Fortunately you can look up and pay any pending challan online in a few minutes.
This guide shows how to check your e-challan status and pay it, and how to dispute a challan you believe is wrong.
How to check your e-challan status
1. Go to the official portal at echallan.parivahan.gov.in and open Check Challan Status.
2. Search by vehicle registration number, driving licence number or challan number, then enter the captcha.
3. Any pending or paid challans against the vehicle or licence are listed.
You can also check challans inside the mParivahan app.
How to pay a challan online
Select the pending challan and choose to pay online. Payment is completed through the standard payment gateway, and the status updates to paid once the transaction is confirmed.
Keep the receipt, since it is your proof that the challan is cleared.
How to dispute a wrong challan
If a challan looks incorrect, you can raise a grievance on the e-challan portal or contest it in the traffic court or a Lok Adalat, where many challans are settled.
Have your evidence ready, such as photographs or documents that support your case.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my traffic challan status?
Go to echallan.parivahan.gov.in, open Check Challan Status, and search by vehicle number, driving licence number or challan number to see any pending challans.
Can I pay a traffic challan online?
Yes. On the e-challan portal or the mParivahan app, select the pending challan and pay through the payment gateway. The status updates to paid once confirmed.
What happens if I do not pay a challan?
Unpaid challans can be sent to a virtual court, may block services such as fitness or insurance renewal, and can escalate to further action, so it is best to clear them promptly.
How much is a traffic fine in India?
Fines vary by violation under the Motor Vehicles Act 2019. You can estimate them with the free MoboSafe RTO challan calculator.