{"id":1292870,"date":"2025-04-01T14:09:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T08:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1292870"},"modified":"2025-04-01T14:09:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T08:39:52","slug":"driving-license-to-be-suspended-if-traffic-fine-not-paid-in-90-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/driving-license-to-be-suspended-if-traffic-fine-not-paid-in-90-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving License To Be Suspended If Traffic Fine Not Paid In 90 Days"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The government is implementing strict measures to enforce e-challan payments. If a driver fails to pay their fine within three months, their driving license could be suspended. Additionally, those caught violating traffic rules three times in a financial year may face a minimum three-month license confiscation. These steps aim to improve the current 40% e-challan fine recovery rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Higher Insurance Premiums for Pending Fines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Authorities plan to link unpaid e-challans to vehicle insurance premiums. If a driver has at least two pending fines<\/a> from the previous financial year, they may have to pay more for insurance. This move follows a Supreme Court directive asking states and Union Territories to strengthen compliance with the Central Motor Vehicles Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced Technology for Traffic Law Enforcement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To ensure stricter enforcement, authorities will use advanced technology under Section 136A of the Act. This includes speed and CCTV cameras, speed-guns, body-worn cameras, and automatic number plate recognition systems. These tools will enhance the detection of traffic violations and improve compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low Recovery Rates in Major States<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Data indicates that Delhi has the lowest fine recovery rate at just 14%, followed by Karnataka (21%), Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh (27% each), and Odisha (29%). Meanwhile, Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Haryana have a significantly higher recovery rate of 62%-76%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relief for Drivers Contesting Challans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many drivers who dispute their fines in court receive significant reductions. Reports suggest that nearly 80% of police-imposed fines are reduced when challenged in court. Common reasons for delayed payments include late notifications and errors in issued fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Standard Operating Procedures for E-Challans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The government is introducing a standardized procedure for e-challan issuance and payments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Drivers will receive e-challan notices within three days of the violation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fines must be paid within 30 days or contested before the grievance authority.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Non-payment beyond 90 days will result in license or vehicle registration suspension until the fine is cleared.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Updating Contact Information for Smooth Compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    To address notification issues, the government will allow a three-month window for drivers to update their contact details on the Vahan and Saarthi portals. After this period, updating a mobile number will be mandatory for essential services like insurance renewal, Pollution Under Control (PUC) certification, and license or registration certificate renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These measures aim to improve compliance with traffic rules and ensure timely fine payments, ultimately promoting safer roads for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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