Maharashtra was one of the first states to implement e-challans to improve road safety standards throughout the state. You may have to pay a fine of Rs.1000 to Rs.10,000 (depending on the severity of the violation) to the Maharashtra RTO. You can pay the fine and check the status online at the state traffic website, Parivahan website or on the MahaTraffic app.

Individuals who breach traffic regulations will be issued an E-Challan by the Maharashtra RTO. The latest update on traffic violations and the fines imposed are as follows (in accordance with the state guidelines):
Violation of the traffic rules | Fines levied |
Obstructing emergency vehicles | Rs.10,000 |
Not carrying a valid licence | Rs.5,000 |
Driving over the speed limits | For LMV, the fine is Rs.1,000, while for medium or local transport vehicles, you can be fined Rs.2,000 to Rs.4,000. |
Driving without registration | Rs.2.000 |
Driving without a seatbelt | Rs.1,000 |
Speaking on a mobile phone while driving | First Offence: Rs.5,000 Second Offence: Rs.10,000 |
Not having third-party insurance | Rs.2,000 |
Jumping signals and driving recklessly | First Offence: Rs.5,000 Second Offence: Rs.10,000 |
Riding without helmet | Rs.1,000 |
More than one pillion rider on a two-wheeler | Rs.1,000 |
There are three options for paying the E-challan for traffic violations in Maharashtra. The steps for each method are as follows:
You can check your Maharashtra e-challan status using either the Parivahan website or the MahaTraffic App:
You must pay your Maharashtra traffic E-Challans within 60 days of receiving them. Otherwise, your challan will be sent to the court for further investigation.
Yes, you can access your E-Challan status from the Maharashtra traffic police website.
If you fail to pay your Maharashtra e-challan on time, you may be summoned to the court.
You can file a complaint online or through the app under the section ‘Grievance’. You can also email the Traffic Police at their official mail IDs (cp.mumbai.jtcp.traf@mahapolice.gov.in , multimediacell.traffic@mahapolice.gov.in )
Yes, you can apply for a grievance against E-Challan as well as the receipt online on the official website https://mahatrafficechallan.gov.in/
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