How to Check Traffic Challan Status Online

Updated: January 2026 | 6 min read

Wondering if you have any pending traffic challans? With the digitization of traffic enforcement in India, checking your challan status has become quick and easy. This guide covers all the methods you can use to find out if there are any pending e-challans on your vehicle.

Method 1: Using ChallanCheck (Fastest)

The quickest way to check your challan status is using our free online tool:

1Visit ChallanCheck

Go to challancheck.in on any device

2Enter Your Vehicle Number

Type your vehicle registration number (e.g., DL3CAB1234, MH12AB5678)

3View Results

Instantly see all pending challans with violation details and fine amounts

Check your challan status right now!

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Method 2: Official Parivahan Portal

You can also check directly on the government portal:

Visit echallan.parivahan.gov.in
Select "Check Challan Status"
Choose search by Vehicle Number, Challan Number, or DL Number
Enter the required details
Complete the CAPTCHA verification
View your pending challans

Tip: The official portal requires CAPTCHA verification each time, which can be time-consuming. ChallanCheck provides a faster alternative for just checking status.

Method 3: State-Specific Portals

Some states have their own challan portals:

Gujarat: echallanpayment.gujarat.gov.in
Haryana: egrashry.nic.in
Kerala: mvd.kerala.gov.in
Rajasthan: echallanjaipur.rajasthan.gov.in

What Information Do You Need?

To check your challan status, you'll need one of the following:

Vehicle Registration Number: The number on your vehicle's license plate (e.g., KA01MQ1234)
Challan Number: If you received an SMS or notice with a specific challan number
Driving License Number: For checking challans issued against your DL

Understanding Vehicle Number Format

Indian vehicle registration numbers follow a specific format:

First 2 letters: State code (DL = Delhi, MH = Maharashtra, KA = Karnataka)
Next 1-2 digits: District code
Next 0-3 letters: Series letters (optional)
Last 4 digits: Unique number

Examples: DL3CAB1234, MH12AB5678, KA01MQ9999

What to Do If You Find Pending Challans

If your search reveals pending challans:

Note the details: Record the challan number, violation type, and fine amount
Verify the violation: Check if the date, time, and location match your travel history
Pay promptly: Many states offer discounts for early payment
Contest if incorrect: You can dispute wrongly issued challans through the proper channels

How Often Should You Check?

We recommend checking your challan status:

Before selling or transferring your vehicle
Before renewing your vehicle registration or insurance
After traveling through areas with heavy traffic enforcement
Monthly, if you drive frequently in cities

Why Regular Checks Matter

Unpaid challans can lead to:

Accumulating fines and late fees
Issues during vehicle registration renewal
Problems when selling your vehicle
Potential legal complications

Stay informed about your challan status by using our free challan checker tool. It takes just seconds to know if you have any pending fines!