Just like in other parts of the country, if anyone violates traffic rules within Telangana, they are subject to a fine. The fines imposed for various traffic violations are levied under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019.
In Telangana, the fines imposed for traffic violations differ between private and commercial vehicles. If you wish to know the specific fine amounts associated with various violations, read this article thoroughly.
Telangana Traffic Fines List
The list of fines applicable for traffic rule violations in Telangana for the year 2026 has been made public. These penalties are imposed to ensure that people drive in compliance with the regulations.
Below we have outlined the traffic fines applicable to both private and commercial vehicles. You will find out the exact fine amount you must pay for a first-time violation, as well as the penalty for a repeat offense.
Private Vehicle (Bike & Car)
Documents Violations:
| Offence | First | Repeat |
| No Driving Licence | ₹500 | ₹1,000 / court |
| No Insurance | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 / court |
| No Registration (RC) | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
Driving Behaviour Violations:
| Offence | First | Repeat |
| Drunk Driving | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 + jail |
| Dangerous / Rash Driving | ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 | ₹5,000+ / jail |
| Using Mobile While Driving | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Signal Jumping | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Wrong Side Driving | ₹700 | ₹1,700 |
Two-Wheeler Specific:
| Offence | First | Repeat |
| Helmet Not Worn | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| Triple Riding | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200+ |
| Over Speeding | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
Four-Wheeler Specific:
| Offence | First | Repeat |
| Seatbelt Not Worn | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000+ |
| Over Speeding | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Improper Parking | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
Commercial Vehicle (Taxi, Auto, Bus & Truck)
Documents & Permit Violations:
| Offence | First | Repeat |
| No Driving Licence | ₹500 | ₹1,000 / court |
| No Insurance | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 / court |
| No Registration (RC) | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| No Permit | Court case | Heavier fine + suspension |
| No Fitness Certificate | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000+ |
Driving Behaviour Violations:
| Offence | First | Repeat |
| Drunk Driving | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 + jail |
| Dangerous / Rash Driving | ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 | ₹5,000+ / jail |
| Using Mobile While Driving | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Signal Jumping | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Wrong Side Driving | ₹700 | ₹1,700 |
Commercial-Specific Operations:
| Offence | First | Repeat |
| Overloading (Goods/Passengers) | ₹200 | ₹500+ / seizure |
| Carrying Passengers Dangerously | ₹200 | ₹500+ |
| No Entry Violation (Time Restriction) | ₹200 | ₹500+ |
| Over Speeding (MMV/HMV) | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
In cases of serious offences such as underage driving, a fine of ₹25,000 is imposed, while blocking an ambulance incurs a fine of ₹10,000. These penalties apply equally to both private and commercial vehicles.
How to pay the Telangana traffic fines online in 2026?
If you are found violating any traffic rules while driving within Telangana, you have two options to pay the resulting fine online. First, you can do this through the e-Challan portal; second, you can use the ‘mParivahan’ mobile application. Below, We have the process for both methods below.
Procedure for paying traffic fines via the e-Challan portal:
- Visit the e-Challan portal.
- Find an option that reads e-Challan and go to the next page.
- Enter your driving licence number, vehicle registration number, or challan number, and click the “Submit” button.
- A list of all your pending challan will now appear before you; click the “Pay Now” button visible next to the specific challan you wish to pay.
- Finally, complete the payment using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Procedure for tariff challan payment using the mParivahan mobile application:
- Download the ‘mParivahan’ mobile application for your Android or iOS device from the Play Store or App Store.
- After downloading the application, open it and either sign up or log in.
- Once logged in, an option for “Challan Payment” will appear; click on it.
- You will then need to enter your driving licence number or vehicle registration number.
- Now, click on the pending challan you wish to pay.
- Finally, you will be able to pay it using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
