Traffic Fines and E-Challan System in Kerala

Violation of traffic rules invites traffic fines. Hence, one must be well aware about the road traffic act. You can avoid accidents and related mishaps. Besides, you can help smoothen movement of traffic for everyone. However, if you fail, timely payments of traffic fines is something you can focus on.

These e-challans range between ₹500 and ₹15,000 based on the nature of the offence committed. You can access the state traffic police website or the Parivahan website.

Here’s a table of the updated traffic violations in Kerala for 2024 and the fines associated with them:

Disclaimer: The data mentioned in the above table might change

E-Challan is a digital ticketing system to identify traffic rule offenders. Kerala E-Challan works particularly for the state of Kerala. The E-Challan system works with the help of a network of surveillance cameras. These cameras are set up at the intersections of roads in Kerala. An E-Challan is issued against the violator. based on the real-time images of traffic violations captured by these cameras. 

Details of the offender are collected from the E-Challan system. Based on these details a notification is sent in the form of an SMS to their registered mobile number. 

With this E-Challan app, managed by RTO Kerala, traffic police can manage three key factors,

• Issuance of eChallan

• Sending notifications

• Penalising offenders

Instead of the earlier used paper-based methods, E-Challans work more accurately and transparently.

Check Traffic e-Challan Status through Parivahan Official Website

To check your vehicle fine status online in Kerala, follow these simple steps.

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

• Step 2: Click any of the three given options from the “Challan Details” window 

  • Challan Number

  • Vehicle Number

  • DL Number 

• Step 3: Enter relevant details and enter captcha

• Step 4: Click on ‘Get Details’ and you can see all the related information

Check Traffic e-Challan Status on Parivahan Sewa App

To check your E-Challan Status online, you can use the m-Parivahan Sewa App as well.

• Step 1: Download the m-Parivahan Sewa app

• Step 2: Under the other products and services section, select ‘e-Challan System’. Click the ‘More’ option

• Step 3: To check traffic fine and e-challan status, click on ‘Check Online Services’ option in the menu bar

• Step 4: Enter the challan number, vehicle number or driving licence number

• Step 5: Type in the captcha code and click the ‘Get Details’ option

• Step 6: Your challan status will be visible on the app screen

You might think the E-Challan has been incorrectly issued in your name. In such cases, you can seek help through the help link on (https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/gsticket/). 

• Add your personal details, Challan location and the related issue. 

• Click on the “Submit Button”.

• A ticket will be raised. 

• Note down the ticket number and check status whenever required.

You need to be well versed with the traffic laws and drive cautiously to avoid an e-challan in Kerala. Besides, it is also crucial to have a motor insurance policy for your car or bike to secure against any mishaps. 

So, you can head over to Bajaj Markets to avail suitable bike insurance or car insurance. You can also opt for sufficient coverage with just a few steps!