Chennai E-Challan: Check & Pay Traffic Fines Online | Official Guide

The digital e-challan system provides transparency, real-time updates, and convenient online/offline payment options.

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A challan in Chennai is a legal notice issued by the Chennai Traffic Police or Regional Transport Office (RTO) when a vehicle violates traffic rules. The e-challan system allows citizens to check, pay, and dispute fines conveniently online or offline, reducing queues and paperwork.

Common traffic violations in Chennai include:

  • Over-speeding
  • Jumping traffic signals
  • Not wearing helmets
  • Not using seatbelts
  • Mobile usage while driving
  • Illegal parking

The digital e-challan system ensures transparency, real-time updates, and easier record-keeping for vehicle owners.

How to Check Challan Status In Chennai

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You can easily check your Chennai e challan status by following these steps:

1. Check Challan Status Via Parivahan Sewa Portal

To check your traffic challan or vehicle challan status:

  • Visit https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/
  • Enter vehicle registration number, driving license, or challan number.
  • Complete CAPTCHA verification.
  • Click Get Details to view pending or cleared challans.

2. Challan Check Via Tamil Nadu e-Challan Portal

You can also check the challan status directly using the Tamil Nadu portal:

3. Check Challan Details Online Via mParivahan App

  • Available on Android & iOS.
  • Open the app → Select Challan Status → Enter vehicle/license number.

4. Check Challan Status Online Via UMANG App

  • Available on Android & iOS.
  • Navigate to Transport Services → Check Challan Status → Enter vehicle/license number.

Offline Methods

Visit RTO offices or local traffic police stations with vehicle and challan details.

How to Pay Your Chennai E-Challan - E Challan Payment

Once you have checked your traffic challan and verified the details, you can make the e challan payment online. Here's how to proceed:

Steps for Chennai E Challan Payment:

  • E Challan Payment Via Parivahan Portal: Check your challan → Click Pay Now → Choose payment mode (Card, Netbanking, UPI) → Complete payment → Save digital receipt.
  • Pay Challan Online Via Tamil Nadu e-Challan Portal: Enter vehicle number → Select challan → Pay online → Download receipt.
  • Pay Vehicle Challan Online Via mParivahan & UMANG App: Open Pay Challan section → Enter vehicle/challan number → Complete secure online payment → Receive receipt.

Offline Payment Methods

  • Visit RTO office or Traffic Police station
  • Submit challan and pay via cash or card
  • Collect official receipt

Documents Required for Challan Payment/Dispute

  • Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)
  • Driving License (DL)
  • Challan Number / Vehicle Number
  • Identity Proof
  • Previous receipts (for dispute, if applicable)

Challan Validity, Late Fee & Legal Consequences

Validity

Valid until paid or disputed

Late Fee

Late payment attracts additional penalty

Legal Consequences

Non-payment may lead to vehicle seizure, court notice, or legal action

RTO Office List in Chennai

RTO CodeOffice NameLocation
TN01Chennai Central RTOVepery
TN02Chennai South RTOGuindy
TN03Chennai North RTOTondiarpet
TN04Chennai West RTOPoonamallee
TN05Chennai Airport RTOMeenambakkam

Traffic Rules in Chennai

  • Helmet: Mandatory for two-wheelers
  • Seatbelt: Compulsory for driver and front-seat passengers
  • Speed Limits: 50 km/h in city, 80 km/h on highways
  • Mobile Usage: Prohibited while driving
  • Parking: Only in designated areas

Traffic Fine Fee Structure in Chennai

OffenseFine Amount (₹)
Speeding500–1000
Jumping Red Light1000
No Helmet500
No Seatbelt500
Mobile Use While Driving1000
Overloading2000

Benefits of Paying Challan Online

Convenience from home

Pay your fines without visiting RTO offices or traffic police stations.

Secure digital payment

All transactions are encrypted and secure.

Instant receipt

Get immediate digital receipts for your payments.

Avoid late fees and legal consequences

Pay on time to avoid additional penalties and legal issues.

How to Avoid Traffic Challans in Chennai

  • Follow traffic signals
  • Wear helmet and seatbelt
  • Avoid mobile use while driving
  • Obey speed limits
  • Maintain proper vehicle documents
  • Park responsibly

Nearby States to Pay Challan Online

Andhra Pradesh

Telangana

Karnataka

Kerala

Comparison with Other Cities

FeatureChennaiHyderabadBangalore
Online Payment PortalYesYesYes
Mobile App AvailabilitymParivahan, UMANGmParivahan, UMANGmParivahan, UMANG
Payment ModesCard, Netbanking, UPICard, Netbanking, UPICard, Netbanking, UPI
RTO AccessibilityHighHighHigh
Traffic Fines OnlineYesYesYes
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State-wise E-Challan Pages

Access E-Challan services for all states and major cities across India

S.NoState/CityPage NameAction
1Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh E-ChallanVisit Page
2DelhiDelhi E-ChallanVisit Page
3BiharBihar E-ChallanVisit Page
4Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh E-ChallanVisit Page
5Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh E-ChallanVisit Page
6MaharashtraMaharashtra E-ChallanVisit Page
7KarnatakaKarnataka E-ChallanVisit Page
8KeralaKerala E-ChallanVisit Page
9GujaratGujarat E-ChallanVisit Page
10RajasthanRajasthan E-ChallanVisit Page
11PunjabPunjab E-ChallanVisit Page
12HaryanaHaryana E-ChallanVisit Page
13West BengalWest Bengal E-ChallanVisit Page
14GoaGoa E-ChallanVisit Page
15ChandigarhChandigarh E-ChallanVisit Page
16MeghalayaMeghalaya E-ChallanVisit Page
17Tamil NaduTamil Nadu ChallanVisit Page
18TelanganaTelangana E-ChallanVisit Page
19GujaratAhmedabad E-ChallanVisit Page
20KarnatakaBangalore E-ChallanVisit Page
21Madhya PradeshBhopal E-ChallanVisit Page
22Tamil NaduChennai E-ChallanVisit Page
23AssamGuwahati E-ChallanVisit Page
24TelanganaHyderabad E-ChallanVisit Page
25Uttar PradeshLucknow E-ChallanVisit Page
26MaharashtraMumbai E-ChallanVisit Page
27Uttar PradeshPrayagraj E-ChallanVisit Page
28GujaratSurat E-ChallanVisit Page
29GujaratVadodara E-ChallanVisit Page

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How do I check my Chennai traffic challan?

Use Parivahan, Tamil Nadu e-Challan portal, mParivahan, or UMANG app.

Q2: Can I pay online?

Yes, all portals and apps support online payment.

Q3: Can I pay offline?

Visit RTO office or traffic police station with challan details.

Q4: What documents are required?

RC, DL, challan number, ID proof, previous receipts (if disputing).

Q5: How to dispute online?

Submit dispute via Tamil Nadu e-Challan portal or mParivahan app.

Q6: How long is a challan valid?

Valid until paid or legally disputed.

Q7: What are common fines?

Speeding ₹500–1000, No Helmet ₹500, Red Light ₹1000, Mobile Use ₹1000, Overloading ₹2000.