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Hyderabad Traffic Police Challan & Traffic Fines: A Complete Guide

Updated Jan 27, 2025

Understanding Hyderabad Traffic Challans: Fines, Rules, and Payment Guide

Nobody likes to have a traffic fine, but if you ever get a traffic police challan in Hyderabad, the authorities have made it easy to pay the fine online. In this blog, we get right into the details of how to pay your traffic challan online and check the status of any tickets that you or anyone you know might have.

What Is A Traffic Challan?

A traffic challan is a legal document or ticket issued by traffic police officers to those individuals who are found to violate traffic rules. These violations can include both minor offences like speeding or jumping a red light, and major violations like drunk driving, driving without a license, and others. The fine associated with each offence varies according to the severity of the offence.

Traffic Fines In Hyderabad: An Overview

The Hyderabad Traffic Police enforces fines as per the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, and the amendments made in 2019. In Hyderabad, a vehicle owner has to face legal repercussions if they have more than 10 pending challans. This traffic mandate is applicable to only the residents of the city. Here is a list of important traffic violations and the fines associated with each of these in the Greater Hyderabad area:

Common Traffic Violations & Penalties In Hyderabad

Violation	Penalty	Vehicle Type
Driving/Riding Without a Licence	INR500 and/or 3 months of imprisonment	All vehicles
Driving/Riding under the Influence of an Intoxicating Substance	First-time offence: INR2000 and/or 6 months of imprisonment Second-time offence: INR3000 and/or 2 years of imprisonment	All vehicles
Overspeeding	First time offence - INR 400 Second time offence - INR 1000	All vehicles
Driving/Riding without Insurance	INR1000 and/or 3 months of imprisonment	All vehicles
Driving Without a Seat Belt	INR1000 and/or community service	Four-wheeler
Speeding and Racing	INR500 and/or 1 month of imprisonment	All vehicles
Dangerous Driving/Riding and Jumping Red Light	INR1000 - INR 5000, licence seizure and/or 6 months of imprisonment	All vehicles
Violating Road Regulations	First-time offence: INR1000 to INR3000 and/or 1 year of imprisonment Second-time offence: INR2000 to INR5000 and/or 3 years of imprisonment	All vehicles
Driving/Riding While on the Mobile (Handheld)	INR 1000	All vehicles
Driving/Riding Despite Disqualification	INR 500 or 3 months of imprisonment	All vehicles
Not Giving Way to Emergency Vehicles like Ambulances, Fire Engines, etc.	INR10000 and/or community service	All vehicles
Riding Without Helmet (Rider and Pillion Rider)	First-time offence: INR200 Second-time offence: INR300	Two-wheeler
Overloading Two-wheelers	INR2,000	Two-wheeler
Juvenile Offences	INR1000 and/or 3 months of imprisonment	All vehicles
Overboarding Passengers	INR200 for every extra passenger and/or community service	All vehicles
Driving/Riding Without a Ticket	First-time offence: INR100 Second-time offence: INR300	All vehicles
Offences committed by Enforcing Authorities, such as Offering Bribes	Twice the penalty (varies according to traffic rules violated)	All vehicles
Unauthorised Use of Vehicles Without Licence	INR500 and/or 3 months of imprisonment	All vehicles
Refusing to Share Information Under Traffic Authority/Disobeying Orders	INR500	All vehicles
Vehicles Without Permit	First-time offence: INR5000 Second-time offence: INR10000 and/or 1 year of imprisonment	All vehicles
Driving/Riding Without Registration	First-time offence: INR100 Second-time offence: INR100	All vehicles

How to check traffic challan status online in Hyderabad

The Hyderabad traffic police have made it very easy to track the status of any challan online to avoid discrepancies and promote transparent governance. If you need to find updates on a traffic challan issued in Hyderabad, please follow the steps below:

Visit the official website: Go to the official website of the Hyderabad Traffic Police or the Telangana Police Integrated Challan System portal.
Look for e-challan services: On the Hyderabad Traffic Police website, click on ‘Services’ and then locate the section titled ‘Citizen Services’. Here you will find a section for e-challan details.

Enter your vehicle details: You will now be redirected to the payment portal. Please enter your vehicle number, and you will see the status of all the challans associated with that number.

Complete payment or track status: If there is a pending challan, you can complete the payment from this portal, or you can use the website to download payment receipts, file a formal complaint, or check the penalty points against your driver's license.

Tips to avoid traffic challans in Hyderabad

Well, most people would say that it is easy to avoid a traffic challan if you are driving safely. But sometimes, accidents can happen even for no fault of ours. While we can’t guarantee that you will never be fined for driving, following traffic rules and regulations should help you stay away from major violations.

This includes following speed limits and traffic lights, following lane rules wherever applicable, and keeping documents in order. Always check that your vehicle insurance is up-to-date. You can use InsuranceDekho’s insurance renewal portal to check when your insurance is up for renewal and update it.

It is also important for vehicle owners in Hyderabad to be aware of the city’s penalty points policy and how it affects their ability to drive. Each traffic violation carries a certain number of penalty points, typically ranging from 1 to 5 points.

If a driver accumulates 12 penalty points within a two-year period, their driving license is suspended for one year.
For learner's license holders, accumulating 5 penalty points will result in the cancellation of their license.

Repeat offenders who accumulate 12 penalty points again within a two-year period may face more severe consequences, including a two-year license cancellation and a fine of up to ₹15,000.

FAQs

What happens if I don't pay a traffic challan?

If you fail to pay a traffic challan within the stipulated time, your driving license may be suspended, and you may face legal action.

Can I negotiate traffic challan fines?

In most cases, it is not possible to negotiate traffic fines.

Can I pay traffic challans offline?

Yes, you can also pay traffic challans offline at designated locations such as banks and post offices.

Written by Siddharth Malik

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This article is issued in the general public interest and meant for general information purposes only. Readers are advised not to rely on the contents of the article as conclusive in nature and should research further or consult an expert in this regard.