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Traffic Challans Must Be Paid or Challenged Within 45 Days Under New Rules

Traffic Challans Must Be Paid or Challenged Within 45 Days Under New Rules

9 October 2026

Under new traffic-enforcement rules, a traffic challan must be paid or challenged within 45 days. The change, part of the rollout of next-generation e-challan systems, brings fixed timelines to how traffic notices are issued and contested.

What the 45-day window means

  • A challan issued for a traffic violation must be settled within 45 days
  • Vehicle owners can either pay the fine or formally challenge/contest the challan within that period
  • The system also sets fixed timelines for issuing notices and processing grievances

Why it matters

Clear deadlines give owners certainty and reduce disputes over old or disputed challans. Ignoring a challan beyond the window can lead to follow-up action, so it is best to check pending e-challans promptly.

How to check your challans

You can review and pay e-challans through the official Parivahan portal or your state transport department’s website using your vehicle registration number.