Track your e-challan: Easy online status check by vehicle number through e-challan SMS

Adopting the e-Challan system and online tracking services has revolutionised the management of road transport and traffic violations. It has caused greater convenience, efficiency, accountability, and transparency, benefiting the general public and traffic authorities. The online payment and tracking facility of e-Challan has streamlined the entire process of handling traffic violations and managing penalties.

How do you track your e-challan?

You can check and pay the vehicle challan online through the official website - Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (parivahan.gov.in). You need to enter your challan number/vehicle number/driving license number to check the challan status online. You can also pay online through your preferred payment method (credit card, net banking, debit card, UPI, etc.). You can also save the receipt generated for your record.

You can also track the e-Challan through the SMS facility. Here is a simple step-by-step guide for tracking e-Challan through the SMS:

1. Compose a new SMS in a prescribed format (for example, ECHALLAN < Vehicle number > or State code < Vehicle number >)

2. Send the e-Challan SMS to the designated number provided by your traffic authority.

For example: Your vehicle is registered in Karnataka State. You need to compose an SMS as ‘KA < Vehicle Number> ‘ and send it to 52225, the number designated by the Karnataka Traffic Police Department to check the e-Challan status.

3. You will receive an SMS reply with the status of your e-Challan, including details of any pending fines or violations.

Important tips

Here are some of the important things to keep in mind:

1. Ensure that your contact details are up-to-date with the RTO (Regional Transport Office) so that you receive timely notifications and track the e-Challan.

2. Check your e-Challan status regularly to avoid surprise fines or penalties. You can bookmark the e-Challan website and access it quickly or track it via SMS.

3. Always verify the correct SMS format and the designated number from the authoritative sources.

What are the benefits of e-challan services?

The following are the main benefits offered by the e-Challan services:

1. Online access offers convenience. You can check your challan status and pay fines anywhere from the comfort of your home, avoiding visiting traffic police stations.

2. The automated process of generating and managing challans reduces the chances of human error. The integrated payment gateway also enables quick and safe payments, saving time and effort.

3. The e-Challan system provides detailed information with photographic evidence about the violation. The details include location, date, time, and type of offence, ensuring transparency.

4. Paperless transactions contribute to environmental conservation efforts.

5. Digital records of all challans and payments make tracking and verifying transactions easy, significantly reducing corruption.

6. Traffic authorities can monitor traffic violations in real time using surveillance cameras and automated systems.

Conclusion

To conclude, you can easily check the status of your e-Challan using the SMS facility or by visiting Parivahan's official website. Along with comprehensive vehicle insurance for protection, it is also important for every responsible rider to stay compliant with traffic rules and regulations to avoid penalties and legal actions.