How to Pay E-Challan in Ahmedabad: Check Status & Pay Challan Fees Online

Ahmedabad, also known as the fastest developing city in India, holds the rank of the third-best livable place in the country. The former capital of Gujarat was selected as one of the top 20 smart cities by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2016. Ahmedabad, with its roots steeped in history, reflects the rich cultural and architectural heritage from every corner of the city. 

Ahmedabad is famous not only for its lovely Gujarati delicacies or diamond-cutting or textile industries, but also for its highly-developed road networks in India. It is well connected with all the major cities and towns by road. But with good connectivity comes the woe of maintaining the convoy of vehicles that run non-stop on Ahmedabad roads. Traffic snarls and violations are now a common sight in the once calm, quiet abode of Mahatma Gandhi. 

The introduction of the new Motors Vehicle Act 2019 has brought into effect e-challan for traffic violators. An e-challan is an automated machine-generated traffic violation receipt that mentions the traffic offenses committed by the offender with real-time entry and the penalty amount payable. The traffic e-challan system has made the collection and payment of traffic violation penalties transparent. Once the e-challan is issued, the portal of the traffic police department gets updated, making it harder for traffic violators to avoid paying the challan. To understand how to check e-challan and pay the Ahmedabad traffic challan online read the article till the end. 

What is an E-Challan?

An e-challan for a vehicle is a digitally-generated challan issued to a traffic violator by the Traffic Police in India. The system of e-challan was introduced to monitor traffic offenders effectively and have a convenient way to impose and pay the traffic challan. The idea behind the introduction of e-challan was to put a system in place that is transparent and useful. The e-challan is a software application integrated with the Vahan and Sarathi portal that offers many user-friendly features and covers all the main functionalities of the Traffic department. With the e-challan system in place, the traffic violation penalty can be paid either offline or online, depending on the facility provided by the particular state or city. 

Traffic Rules And Regulations In Ahmedabad

Maintaining traffic rules and regulations is necessary, and one must be vigilant on the road to avoid penalties. To ensure own safety and that of others, one must know the traffic rules and regulations. Here is a list of traffic rules and regulations in Ahmedabad. 

Traffic signal rules: 

• Follow traffic signal light
  • A red traffic light means that the rider or driver must stop the vehicle at the crossing. A ‘Red Traffic Light’ has different kinds of signals:
    • A ‘Red Arrow’ at the crossing means one cannot take a left or right turn at the intersection. One must immediately halt their vehicle when the red arrow appears and wait until the ‘Green Light’ appears.
    • A ‘Flashing Red Light’ will appear at an intersection during the early hours when there is less traffic or no traffic on the road. If a ‘Flashing Red Light’ appears, one must stop their vehicle and look for any oncoming vehicles before proceeding. A ‘Flashing Red Light’ can also appear at a railway crossing that indicates that a train is approaching and one must stop their vehicle.
  • One must slow down their vehicle when the ‘Yellow’ light appears at the traffic signal as it means that the signal will turn red soon. A ‘Yellow Traffic Light’ are of different types:
    • A ‘Yellow Arrow’ means one must slow down their vehicle as the signal will turn red soon. These ‘Yellow Arrow’ lights appear at the intersections, indicating right or left turns. Even for a ‘Yellow Arrow’ light one must slow down at the signal and stop their vehicle in anticipation of the red light.
    • A ‘Flashing Yellow’ light appears in the early hours or late at night when there is less traffic on the roads. This ‘Flashing Yellow Light’ at the signal means that the drivers or pillion riders must slow down their vehicle before the crossing and look for any oncoming traffic before crossing the intersection.
  • When there is a ‘Green’ light at the traffic crossing it means that the vehicles can move ahead after checking for any oncoming vehicles on the same road. A Green light has different types:
    • A ‘Green Arrow’ light at the crossing with a right or left turn means that the vehicles can move ahead, or take a right or left turn at the intersection.
• ‘Pedestrian Signal’ at the intersections guides the pedestrians while crossing. ‘Red Light’ indicates a pedestrian crossing the road or any intersection.  
• ‘Special signal/flashing signal’ means that the oncoming traffic must slow down like a ‘flashing red’ signal is an indication of stopping at the crossing, while a ‘Flashing Yellow’ light means to slow down before the oncoming traffic signal and then proceed.

Basic Traffic Rules and Manners:

Some important traffic rules and regulations to be maintained on the road are as follows:

• The vehicle should be kept to the Left while driving on the road.
• Indicators should be used while taking a U-turn, slowing down or stopping.
• While riding a 2-wheeler, one must wear a helmet. While driving, seat-belts should be worn without fail.
• While driving a car or riding a 2-wheeler one must not use a mobile phone. 
• The vehicle must display the registration details clearly. 
• While overtaking any vehicle one must do it from the right side of that vehicle. Remember, overtaking is prohibited while turning or in a curve. 
• One must make way for emergency vehicles (ambulance or fire brigade) on the road. 
• One must maintain a lane while driving and not cause inconveniences to the other drivers.
• One must maintain the speed limit on the city roads and the highways.
• Road Signs should be followed – ‘No Parking’, ‘No Right Turn or Left Turn’, ‘No Honking’, etc. 
• One must maintain distance between the vehicle in front to avoid any accidents caused by an abrupt halt.
• One must stop at the Zebra crossing when the pedestrians are using it. 
• One must carry the relevant vehicle documents while driving –  DL, Vehicle Registration Certificate, Vehicle Insurance Policy and Pollution Under Control certificate. 
• Follow the traffic signals and avoid riding on the footpaths. 
• Do not drive under intoxication.
• Do not honk unnecessarily while driving, especially near hospitals and schools. 
• Avoid Overloading the vehicle above the prescribed limit. A two-wheeler must only carry the rider and not more than two persons.

How to Pay Ahmedabad Traffic Challan Online

On Ahmedabad Traffic Police Website

• Step 1: Visit the Ahmedabad Traffic Police Website 

• Step 2: Enter the vehicle number and click ‘Go’

• Step 3: A new page will appear with the details of the challans issued against the registered vehicle

• Step 4: Check the traffic violation date, notice number, the type of violation committed, and the location for the committed traffic offense

• Step 5: Click on the ‘Notice number’ of the e-challan to be paid

• Step 6: Enter the license number in the space provided

• Step 7: Scroll down and enter the mobile numbers and the email id

• Step 8: Click on ‘Pay Now’ 

• Step 9: Choose the mode of payment 

• Step 10: Once the transaction is complete, the receipt of the paid e-challan is displayed

• Step 11: You can download it by clicking on the button ‘Download’ on the left hand side top corner

• Step 12: Once the payment is done, wait for 1-2 hours and then check the challan status by entering the vehicle number

On Ahmedabad Traffic Police Mobile App

• Step 1: Go to the Play Store and download the Ahmedabad traffic e-challan app 

• Step 2: Next, after installation of the app on the smartphone, sign up

• Step 3: Once the signed in, next enter the registered vehicle number

• Step 4: Click on the option ‘Get challan details’ 

• Step 5: The challan details and the traffic fine amount will be displayed

• Step 6: Choose the mode of payment to pay the traffic challan

On Parivahan Website

• Step 1: Visit the Parivahan website 

• Step 2: Click on the option ‘Online Services’ on the left-hand top of the page

• Step 3: Click on the option ‘Check Challan Status’ from the drop-down

• Step 4: Enter the ‘Challan Number’/ ‘Vehicle Number’/ ‘Driving License Number’

• Step 5: Enter the ‘Captcha’ code as shown and click on ‘Get Detail’’

• Step 6: Once the information is displayed, check the Status of traffic e-challan

• Step 7: Click on the ‘Pay Now’ button to make the payment

• Step 8: Select any one mode of payment and pay challan penalty 

• Step 9: After completing the payment transaction, an SMS will be generated to the registered phone number

How to Check Traffic Fine and E-Challan Status Online

On Ahmedabad Traffic Police App

• Step 1: Go to the Play Store and download the Ahmedabad traffic e-challan app 

• Step 2: Next, after installation of the app on the smartphone, sign up

• Step 3: Once the signed in, next enter the registered vehicle number

• Step 4: Click on the option ‘Get challan details’ 

• Step 5: The challan details and the traffic fine amount will be displayed

On Ahmedabad Traffic Police Website

• Step 1: Visit the Ahmedabad Traffic Police Website 

• Step 2: Enter the vehicle number and click ‘Go’

• Step 3: A new page will appear with the details of the challans issued against the registered vehicle

• Step 4: A new page will appear with the traffic violation date, notice number, the type of violation committed, and the location for the committed traffic offense

On Parivahan Website

• Step 1: Open the website – e-challan.parivhan.gov.in 

• Step 2: Choose and click on the option ‘Online Services’ option

• Step 3: Select the option ‘Check Challan Status’

• Step 4: Enter the Challan Details by either selecting the options ‘DL number’/ ‘Challan number’/ ‘Vehicle number’

• Step 5: After entering the details, click on ‘Get Detail’ 

•  Step 6: Check the challan status as shown on the page

Ahmedabad Traffic Police Challan Fees

Traffic Offenses	Penalty Amount
Violation of parking rules	First Time: Rs. 500; Second Time: Rs. 1000
Not carrying valid documents like the DL, registration certificate, fitness certificate, third party insurance certificate etc.	First Time: Rs. 500; Second Time: Rs 1000
Making an additional person seat on the driver’s seat	First Time: Rs. 500; Second Time: Rs 1000
Not following the orders of the authority	First Time: Rs.1000
Refusing to give correct information or making false statements when demanded	First Time: Rs. 1000
Permitting an authorised person to drive	Two wheeler: Rs. 2000; Other vehicles: Rs. 3000
Driving a vehicle without having a driving license	Two wheeler: Rs. 2000; Other Vehicles: Rs. 3000
Driving a transport vehicle without having an autorisation	Two wheeler: Rs. 2000; Other vehicles: Rs. 3000
Juvenile driving a vehicle or driving below 18 years of age	Two wheeler: Rs. 2000; Other vehicles: Rs 3000
Driving a vehicle in breach of the learning license rules	Two wheeler: Rs. 2000; Other vehicles: Rs. 3000
A person driving a vehicle who is disqualified of obtaining a DL or holding a DL	Two wheeler: Rs. 2000; Other vehicles: Rs. 3000
Overspeeding of a vehicle	First Time: Two wheeler: Rs. 1500, LMV: Rs. 2000, Other vehicles: Rs. 4000 Second Time: Two wheeler: Rs. 2000, LMV: Rs. 3000, Other vehicles: Disqualification of DL upto 6 months
Driving dangerously that my cause harm to the other vehicles or commuters or pedestrians	First Time: Two wheeler: Rs 1500, LMV: Rs. 3000, Other vehicles: Rs. 5000 Second Time: Two Wheeler Rs. 1500, LMV: Rs. 3000 and  Other Vehicles: Rs 5000
Driving despite having being unfit to drive physically and mentally	First Time: Rs. 1000; Second Time: RS. 2000
Racing a vehicle	First Time: Rs. 5000; Second Time: Rs. 10000
Driving an unregistered vehicle	Two-Three Wheelers:  Rs. 2,000, LMV: Rs. 3,000, Others: Rs. 5,000
Driving a vehicle that is exceeding the permissible weight	First Time: Rs. 10000; Second Time: Rs. 10000
Not using seat belt while driving	Rs. 500
Not wearing a helmet while driving	Rs. 500
Not giving free passage to an ambulance, fire brigade engine etc.	Rs. 1000
Using the horn unnecessarily on the road or uses the horn where it is prohibited	Rs. 1000
Driving a vehicle in which the exhaust gas is released through as cut-out other than the silencer	Rs. 1000
Driving an uninsured vehicle	First Time: Rs. 2000; Second Time: Rs. 4000

Summary

The advantages of paying e-challan online has been proven time and again. It has not only cut the time it takes to pay the challan penalty, but is also a simple way of checking your challan status online. The introduction of e-challan has helped the Traffic department impose stricter rules on traffic violators. The increase in private vehicles means your city’s traffic woes aren’t going to to ease anytime soon, but traffic violations can be kept in check to a good extent, thanks to the e-challan system. 

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FAQ

How can I check my e-challan in Ahmedabad?

Check e-challan status in Ahmedabad by visiting the Parivahan website. Click on the option ‘Online Services’. Select the option ‘Check Challan Status’. Enter the ‘Challan number’ or the ‘Vehicle number’ or the ‘DL number’. Next, enter the ‘Captcha’ code as shown and click on ‘Get Detail’. The challan details will be shown with the penalty amount.

How can I pay my traffic challan online in Ahmedabad?

Visit the Parivahan website or the Ahmedabad Traffic Police App to pay the traffic challan online.

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

Failure to pay the challan fine within the stipulated time will result in a court summons being sent to the traffic offender. Failure to appear before the court will lead to the suspension of his/her driving license.

Who has been authorised to collect traffic fines in Ahmedabad?

The traffic police of the city are authorised to collect traffic fines in Ahmedabad.

Is there a deadline to pay Ahmedabad traffic e challans?

Within 60 days from the date of issue of the e-challan, the traffic e-challan must be paid.

Can I be fined for the same traffic violation in Ahmedabad?

Yes, you can be fined for committing the same traffic offense in Ahmedabad.

Who is authorised to issue Ahmedabad traffic challan?

The Ahmedabad Traffic Police are authorised to issue traffic challan.

Where is the Ahmedabad traffic challan app available?

The Ahmedabad Traffic Challan app is available on Google Play.