Driving License May Be Canceled If E-Challan Is Not Paid Within 3 Months

 Driving License May Be Canceled If E-Challan Is Not Paid Within 3 Months

Driving License May Be Canceled If E-Challan Is Not Paid Within 3 Months

If a person fails to pay the traffic e-challan (fine) amount within three months, their driving license (DL) may be canceled. Additionally, if a driver accumulates three challans for jumping a red signal or dangerous driving within a financial year, their license can be confiscated for at least three months.

Higher Insurance Premium for Pending Fines

The government has devised a new strategy where a person with at least two outstanding challans from the previous financial year will have to pay a higher insurance premium. This aims to ensure strict adherence to traffic rules and reduce road accidents.

Report Prepared Following Supreme Court’s Order

This report was prepared following the Supreme Court's CART (Committee on Road Safety) order, directing 23 states and 7 Union Territories to submit compliance reports on the implementation of electronic monitoring under the Central Motor Vehicles Act.

Use of Advanced Technology to Strengthen Traffic Laws

Under Section 136A of the Central Motor Vehicles Act, modern technologies will be used to strengthen traffic management and compliance. These include:

• Position-Stimulatory Cameras
• Speed Guns
• Body-Worn Cameras
• Automatic Number Plate Recognition Systems

States With the Lowest E-Challan Collection Rate

According to the report, Delhi has the highest number of traffic violations but the lowest fine collection rate via e-challan, at just 14%. Karnataka follows with 21%. Other states’ collection rates are as follows:

• Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh - 27%
• Odisha - 29%
• Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Haryana - Between 62% and 76%

Relief Through Traffic Court

Data shows that those who were court-martialed or had their cases referred to traffic courts received almost 80% discount on the fines imposed by the police.

Reasons for Non-Payment of E-Challan & Government’s Solution

Many people fail to pay e-challans on time due to reasons such as:

• Delays in receiving warning letters

• Lack of proper information about pending fines

To address this, the government is introducing a comprehensive SAP (Systematic Automated Process), under which vehicle owners or drivers will receive monthly notifications about pending challans.

New Payment Timeline for E-Challan

• The e-challan must be paid within 30 days of issuance.

• If the vehicle owner does not challenge the challan and does not pay within 30 days, it will be considered an admission of guilt.

• If payment is not made within 90 days, the driving license (DL) or registration certificate (RC) may be blocked.

• Vehicle owners can file complaints regarding challans, which must be resolved within 30 days, or else the challan will be automatically canceled.

Conclusion

These strict regulations aim to reduce traffic violations and improve e-challan collection rates. Ignoring traffic rules can now not only lead to legal action but also increase vehicle insurance premiums. These measures will enhance road safety and significantly lower accident rates.