E Challan Himachal Pradesh

Being a mountainous state, Himachal Pradesh requires you to be extra careful if you’re driving on hilly roads. It is very important to follow the traffic rules in place. In case of any violation, you may receive an e-challan from the traffic police in the state. Fines for traffic violation in the state can range from Rs. 1,000 for overspeeding or riding without a helmet or seatbelt, to Rs. 10,000 for obstructing emergency vehicles. 

Offenders can check the e-challan status online and also pay the fines due via the internet. There are two ways in which you can pay an e-challan in Himachal Pradesh, namely through the Parivahan website or via the Himachal Pradesh E Challan Portal. 

Here’s a look at the updated traffic rule violations in Himachal Pradesh and their corresponding fines, as per the new Motor Vehicles Act, 2019:

 

Traffic Violation	Fines Imposed by Himachal Pradesh Govt
Riding without helmet	₹1,000 and community service and/or disqualification of driving licence
Driving without a seatbelt	₹1,000
Speaking on mobile phone while driving	₹5,000
More than one pillion rider on two-wheeler	₹1,000
Dangerous driving & jumping signal lights	₹1,000 to ₹5,000 and/or six months to one year of imprisonment
Over-speeding	LMV: ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 Medium or local transport vehicle: ₹2,000 to ₹4,000 and DL seizure
Violating road rules	₹500 to ₹1,000
Not carrying a valid licence	₹5,000
Driving without registration	₹5,000
Drunk driving	First offence: ₹10,000 and/or six months of imprisonment Subsequent offences: ₹15,000 and/or two years of imprisonment
Obstructing emergency vehicles	₹10,000 and/or imprisonment of six months
Not having third-party insurance	First offence: ₹2,000 and/or three months of imprisonment Subsequent offences: ₹4,000 and/or three months of imprisonment

There are multiple ways you can choose to pay traffic challan online in Himachal. Some of them have been explained below:

How to Pay E Challan Online Through Himachal Pradesh E Challan Portal

• Step 1: Visit the official Himachal Pradesh e challan portal at: https://himkosh.hp.nic.in/echallan/

• Step 2: Register/login through your existing account.

• Step 3: A new page will appear where you can enter your details such as challan number or vehicle number.

• Step 4: Once you have entered the necessary details, your pending challan information will show up.

• Step 5: Pay the online fees for the e challan and you will receive a confirmation message that the e challan has been paid.

How to Pay E Challan in Himachal Through Parivahan Website

• Step 1: Visit the Parivahan website at: https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/

• Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Check Challan Status’ option under ‘Check Online Services’ dropdown.

• Step 3: On this page, enter your challan number or vehicle number and solve the captcha correctly.

• Step 4: Your pending challan details will appear.

• Step 5: You can pay off the e challan using the payment methods available.

How to Pay Online Challan in Himachal Pradesh Through Paytm

• Step 1: Open the Paytm app on your phone and visit the ‘Recharge and Bills’ section.

• Step 2: Under this section, click on the ‘E Challan’ option.

• Step 3: Fill in your details such as challan number or vehicle number.

• Step 4: Your pending challan information will come on the screen.

• Step 5: You can now pay your challan using the available payment options such as Paytm wallet, UPI, net banking, credit or debit card, etc.

• Step 6: Upon successful payment, you will receive confirmation that your challan has been paid.

You can follow the steps given below to check the status of online challan payment in Himachal Pradesh:

 

• Step 1: Visit the Parivahan website at: https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/

• Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Check Challan Status’ under the ‘Check Online Services’ option.

• Step 3: Enter your challan number or vehicle number.

• Step 4: Your e challan status will appear on the screen.

• Step 5: If you have no e challan against your vehicle, a message will appear saying ‘No challan found.’

   

The concept of e-challan by the Himachal Pradesh government is a standout initiative, aimed at reducing human contact and speeding up procurement of fines. With time, the cameras and detection schemes are improving incrementally, to make the process air-tight and free of errors. While the government does its part to make things easier at reducing and regulating violations, as citizens it is our duty to drive on the right side of the law. Hence, getting a motor insurance plan helps you, not just by saving you from a hefty fine, but also from accidental repair costs. In case you need a motor insurance, you should check out the plans from various insurers available at Bajaj Markets.