The Government of Maharashtra quickly implemented the amended penalties when the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 was amended in 2019 to increase road safety. Due to this, there was a hike in traffic fines in Pune.

In 2023, Pune traffic police collected ₹56 crore from nearly 9 lakh Pune citizens. Therefore, traffic fines in Pune follow the lead and are hiked for various traffic violations.

Further, to facilitate the payment of traffic fines, the government has also facilitated online challan generation and fine payment. Vehicle owners in the city who have been issued a challan for traffic violations can thus pay Pune traffic fines online as per this structure, introduced in 2016.

At present, with the initiative of the Government of India, you can also make online payments for Pune traffic fines through e-challan. Below is detailed information on e-challans and how they work for vehicle owners in Pune in the case of a traffic rule violation. The e-Challan system promptly receives updates whenever the law enforcement authorities document a violation. 

It is mandatory for people who have committed different offences to check the status of their Pune Traffic Police e-Challan regularly. This will enable them to avoid unnecessary fines and penalties.

e-challan is a digital portal that allows traffic-related maintenance and enables online payment of traffic fines. Integrated with the state transportation system, it helps implement road and traffic rules. The digital solution is available as a web-based and mobile-based application. It can be used to issue traffic fines and enable violators to pay. 

For the e-challan system, vehicles are tracked by cameras placed strategically on roads. Upon any traffic violation, the vehicle's driver is issued with the e-challan. He/she is then intimated about it through an SMS sent to their registered mobile number.

Integrated with the two applications introduced by the Central Government, VAHAN and Sarathi, e-challan offers several user-friendly features encompassing all necessary and applicable enforcements. It also aids in the enforcement system’s implementation.

Visit the official website of Maharashtra Traffic Police to verify if you have been issued an e-Challan for an unknown violation. In addition, there are different approaches by which you can easily check the e-Challan status using various online platforms such as the Parivahan Government website, the Maharashtra Police portal, and the Digit app.

Here are the simple steps to verify e-Challan status using the Parivahan Government portal:

• Step 1: Open the Parivahan Government's official website for the e-challan of Maharashtra.

• Step 2: From the available options, choose ‘e-Challan System’.

• Step 5: On entering the required details, you will be able to view the fine issued for the concerned violation.

Once you know the fine issued for your vehicle, you can proceed with making the payment. However, you must make the payment on time, as not complying can invite legal action. 

Apart from the Parivahan Government portal, there are some other methods of checking the status of e-Challan in Pune. To do this, you can go to the Pune Traffic Police's official website.

Mentioned below is the simple step-by-step process to verify the e-Challan status by using the Maharashtra Police Website:

• Step 1: First, navigate to the official website portal of the Maharashtra Police Department and go to the ‘e-Challan Payment System’ section.
• Step 2: Insert the last 4 digits of your vehicle’s engine number or chassis number alongside the vehicle number.

You can easily check the pending challans against your car/bike by clicking here in the Digit app or by following these steps:

• Step 1: Navigate to ‘Check Pending Challans’ section in the app.
• Step 2: Then, enter the vehicle’s registration number and click ‘Check Details’

There are three different methods to pay e-Challan payments in Pune: the Parivahan Government portal, the Maharashtra Transport portal, and the offline method.

You can initiate the payment from the Parivahan website by following the mentioned steps:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the Parivahan Government Portal.
• Step 2: Provide challan number, driving license number or vehicle number.

• Step 4: Select' Pay Now' to the payment column.
• Step 5: Choose your preferred payment mode.

Upon clearing the payment, you will receive a confirmation message on the registered contact number.

• Step 1: Navigate to the official website of the Maharashtra Transport.
• Step 2: After this, enter your challan number, vehicle number, and engine number.

If you prefer making the payments for the e-Challan issued by the Pune Traffic Police offline, here are two alternatives that you can opt for:

• Option 1: Go to the traffic police station in Pune with your ID Proof, Address Proof, Driver's License, and Traffic Violation Challan. Ensure you pay the fine in cash and get the receipt for future reference.
• Option 2: Another option is to approach a traffic police officer with a handheld e-Challan payment device to help you make an instant cashless payment using UPI, Debit card, Credit card, etc.