Odisha Traffic E-Challan

FAQs on E Challan Odisha

• How can I pay my fines in Odisha offline?

  You can visit a police department in your neighbourhood to make an offline payment for your E-challan in Odisha.

• Can you cancel an E-challan issued in Odisha?

  Yes, depending on the circumstances and the government's rules, it may be cancelled.

• How do I file a complaint about the incorrect E-challan filing?

  To file a complaint, go to the Odish traffic police official website and select ‘Complaints’.

• I drive my car without third-party vehicle insurance. Do I have to pay penalties?

  Yes. In India, it is against the law to operate a vehicle without at least third-party liability insurance. As a result, you'll have to pay a fine.

• What happens if I don’t pay my E-challan issued in Odisha?

  You might be required to appear in court if you did not pay your E-challan. It is therefore best to pay your E-challan within the allotted time. Until the e-Challan is disposed of, some vehicle services, such as Transfer of Ownership and Hypothecation Addition or Termination, are blocked in VAHAN4.

• How do I check my Odisha traffic challan?

    Both the mParivahan App and the website https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/index/accused-challan  allow vehicle owners to search E-Challans.

• How soon must I submit payment for the traffic E-challan issued in Odisha?

  In order to avoid late fees, you must pay the E-challan within 15 days of when it is issued. The prosecution report (PR) will be sent to the court if the traffic E-challan is not paid. See Section 139 of the 1989 CMV Rules.

• Can I use a credit or debit card to pay for the E-challan issued in Odisha?

  Yes, when RTOs or police officers issue an E-Challan, you can pay with a credit card or debit card. If an e-Challan has already been issued, you can also make a payment online with a credit or debit card.

• Can a driving licence be suspended because of an E-Challan?

  Yes, if a driver violates Section 206(4) of the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988, their driving privileges may be suspended for three months.

• Can the pillion rider be issued an E-challan for failing to wear a helmet?

  Yes, if the driver and pillion passengers do not wear protective headgear (helmets), they will receive an e-Challan with a 3-month DL suspension order.

• Who is exempt from wearing helmets?

  Sikhs wearing turbans and passengers who are younger than 4 years old are exempt from wearing helmets. They will not be fined for not wearing helmets.

• Can you get an E-Challan for using your phone while driving?

  Yes, violating Section 184(c) is punishable by up to a year in prison, a fine of Rs.5,000, or both for a first offence, and up to three years in prison for a second or subsequent offence, a fine of Rs.10,000, or both.

• Can an E-Challan be imposed for using an earpiece while operating a motor vehicle?

  No, you will be imposed with an E-challan for using an earpiece while driving. However, using a hand-held phone while operating a vehicle could result in an E-challan.

• What are the penalties for driving while intoxicated?

  If the amount of alcohol in the blood is greater than 30 mg/100 ml, it is punishable for the first offence with a term of imprisonment of six months or a fine that may be increased to Rs.10,000 or both, and for a second or subsequent offence with a term of imprisonment of two years or a fine that may be increased to Rs.15,000 or both.

• Can someone who is driving while high on Ganja (cannabis) receive an e-Challan?

  Yes, the first offence is punishable by a term of six months in jail or a fine that can be increased to Rs.10,000 or both, and the second or subsequent offences are punishable by a term of two years in jail or a fine that can be increased to Rs.15,000.

• How are minors who operate a vehicle punished?

  A fine of Rs.25,000 and a term of three years in prison are the possible penalties for the offence. The juvenile who has been found guilty is not eligible for Learner's Licence or Drivers Licence until he/she turns 25 years old, and their vehicle's registration certificate is suspended for a year.

• Can a passenger receive an E-challan for failing to buckle their seatbelt?

  Yes, the violation is liable for a penalty of Rs.1000 under Section 194B of the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988. According to CMV Rule 125, all vehicles, with the exception of motorcycles and three-wheelers, must have seat belts for the driver and the person sitting in the front seat.

• Can an E-Challan be issued for failing to yield to an ambulance?

  Yes, the offence is punishable by a maximum six-month sentence in jail, a fine of Rs.10,000, or both. Fire trucks are also emergency vehicles, and failing to yield the right-of-way on the road is illegal.

• If there are no traffic police present at the time of the red-light violation, can an E-challan be issued?

  Yes, you will be issued with an E-challan if it is the first offence is punishable by a year in jail, a fine of up to Rs.5,000 or both. The second or subsequent offences are punishable by three years in jail, a fine of up to 10,000 rupees, or both.

• Can a stop sign violation result in the issuance of an e-Challan?

  Yes, the first offence is punishable by a year in jail, a fine of up to Rs.5000, or both. The second or subsequent offences are punishable by three years in jail, a fine of up to Rs.10,000, or both.