The traffic fines in Punjab are the same as in the rest of the states; they are administered through the Transport Department, Government of Punjab. To drive any private or commercial vehicle on public roads in the state, it is mandatory that you comply with all the rules.
In 2026, the tariff fines in Punjab slightly differed for private and commercial vehicles. The fine imposed for violating traffic rules depends on which specific rule has been violated. Refer to the tables below to check the tariff fines for violation of different rules.
Private Vehicle
The bike, scooter and car that are used for personal use are private vehicles. The tariff fines for them in Punjab are given below.
Scooter & Bike
| Offence | Fine |
| No helmet (rider/pillion) | ₹500 to ₹1,000 |
| Using mobile while riding | ₹5,000 |
| No driving licence | ₹5,000 |
| No insurance | ₹2,000 |
| No PUC | Up to ₹10,000 |
| Overspeeding | ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 |
| Jumping red light | ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 |
| Wrong-side driving | Up to ₹5,000 |
| Rash/dangerous riding | ₹5,000 |
| Drunk driving | ₹10,000 + jail |
| No RC | ₹5,000 |
| Triple riding | ₹1,000 |
Car
| Offence | Fine |
| No seatbelt | ₹1,000 |
| Using mobile while driving | ₹5,000 |
| No driving licence | ₹5,000 |
| No insurance | ₹2,000 |
| No PUC | Up to ₹10,000 |
| Overspeeding | ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 |
| Jumping red light | ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 |
| Wrong-side driving | Up to ₹5,000 |
| Rash driving | ₹5,000 |
| Drunk driving | ₹10,000 + jail |
| No RC | ₹5,000 |
Commercial Vehicles
There are two types of commercial vehicles: one which carries the passenger, such as a taxi, bus and auto, and another which is a good carrying vehicle such as a truck and mini-truck. The tariff fines for them in Punjab are available inside tabulate below.
Tax, Bus & Auto
| Offence | Fine |
| No commercial driving licence | ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 |
| No permit | ₹10,000 |
| No insurance | ₹2,000 to ₹4,000 |
| No PUC | Up to ₹10,000 |
| No fitness certificate | ₹5,000 |
| Overspeeding | ₹2,000 to ₹4,000 |
| Using mobile while driving | ₹5,000 |
| Signal jumping / rash driving | ₹5,000+ |
| Overcrowding passengers | ₹1,000 Per Extra Passenger |
| Refusal to ply | ₹2,000 |
| No / faulty fare meter | ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 |
| Drunk driving | ₹10,000 |
Truck & Mini-Truck
| Offence | Fine |
| No commercial driving licence | ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 |
| No permit | ₹10,000 |
| No insurance | ₹2,000 to ₹4,000 |
| No PUC | Up to ₹10,000 |
| No fitness certificate | ₹5,000 |
| Overspeeding | ₹2,000 to ₹4,000 |
| Using mobile while driving | ₹5,000 |
| Signal jumping / rash driving | ₹5,000+ |
| Overloading | ₹20,000 + ₹2,000 Per Extra Tonne |
| No RC | ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 |
| Drunk driving | ₹10,000 |
How to pay tariff fines in Punjab?
In Punjab, the traffic can be paid offline by visiting the nearest regional transport office or traffic police station, and online tariff fine payment services are also available in Punjab. You can do so through the e-Challan portal, the mParivahan mobile application, and any UPI payment application.
To pay the traffic fines offline in Punjab, you are required to visit in person just with your vehicle registration number. If you have any of the challan number, DL number, or vehicle number, you can pay traffic fines easily. The available payment gateways for online traffic fine payment are debit/credit card, NET banking and UPI.
How to pay Punjab traffic fines through the e-Challan portal?
In order to make payment of the Punjab traffic fines in 2026 through the e-Challan portal, go through the step-by-step instructions:
- Go to the e-Challan portal at https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/.
- On the homepage, you will see an option that reads ‘Pay Online’. Tap on it and get redirected to the next page.
- Now, you will be asked to enter your Challan Number, Vehicle Number or DL Number; fill in any of them.
- Enter the CAPTCHA, as shown on the webpage. Verify all the details and click on the Get Details button.
- A list of all Punjab traffic fines for your vehicle will be before you. Tap on the one which you want to pay.
- Choose the payment gateway as a debit/credit card, NET banking or UPI, and make the payment.
