Much like in other parts of the country, strict fines are imposed in TN for violations of traffic rules. Within Tamil Nadu, to operate any vehicle on public roads, it is mandatory to possess all necessary documents and to strictly adhere to traffic regulations.
All traffic rules in Tamil Nadu state fall under the purview of the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, in addition to certain specific regulations and rules introduced by the Transport Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
If a challan has been issued against your vehicle due to a traffic violation and you wish to check its details, you can do so very easily using the ‘Parivahan’ mobile application. Below, we have the step-by-step instructions for checking the same and other details.
TN Traffic Fine Check
If a challan has been issued for your vehicle by the Traffic Police Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, you can very easily view its details via the ‘mParivahan’ mobile application or the ‘e-Challan’ portal. To check it, you must have any of these credentials: challan number, vehicle number or DL number.
How to check the Tamil Nadu traffic fine check in 2026?
In order to check the Tamil Nadu traffic fine in 2026, please go through the step-by-step instructions available below.
Via e-challan portal:
- Go to the e-challan portal at https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/.
- Find and click on the ‘Get Challan Details’ option.
- Fill in your challan number, vehicle number or DL number.
- Enter the captcha, and click on the Get Details button.
Via mParivahan mobile application:
- Download the ‘mParivahan’ mobile application from the Play Store or App Store.
- Launch the application and click on the ‘Check Challan Details’ option.
- If you are an existing user, log in directly using your mobile number; if you are a new user, you will need to register.
- Enter your vehicle number or driving license number and click the ‘Submit’ button.
TN Traffic Challan Rates
The traffic fine rates in 2026 are as per the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act of 2019; for two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and other vehicles, it varies from one another. Refer to the table below to check the details about it.
Two-Wheeler (Bike / Scooter):
| Offence | First Offence | Repeat Offence |
| No Helmet (Rider/Pillion) | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 + Licence Suspension |
| Triple Riding | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 + Action |
| Using Mobile While Riding | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| No Driving Licence | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 + Court Action |
| Overspeeding | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Dangerous / Rash Riding | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Overloading | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 + Additional Penalty |
Four-Wheeler (Car / LMV):
| Offence | First Offence | Repeat Offence |
| No Seat Belt | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Using Mobile While Driving | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Signal Jumping | ₹1,000–₹5,000 | ₹5,000 + Licence Suspension |
| No Driving Licence | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 + Court Action |
| No Insurance | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Overspeeding | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Dangerous Driving | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
Commercial / Heavy Vehicles:
| Offence | First Offence | Repeat Offence |
| Overspeeding | ₹2,000–₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Overloading | ₹20,000 + ₹2,000/ton | Higher Penalty + Action |
| No Permit / Licence | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Wrong Side Driving | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Obstructing Emergency Vehicle | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 + Strict Action |
All vehicles in Tamil Nadu attract the same fine for certain violations; refer to the table below to check challan rates for them.
| Offence | First Offence | Repeat Offence |
| Drunk Driving | ₹10,000 + Jail (up to 6 months) | ₹15,000 + Jail (up to 2 years) |
| Using Mobile | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Driving Without Licence | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 + Court Case |
| No Insurance | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Signal Jumping | ₹1,000–₹5,000 | ₹5,000 + Suspension |
How to pay the Tamil Nadu traffic violations challan online?
To pay the Tamil Nadu traffic violation challan, go through the step-by-step instructions available below.
- Go to the e-challan portal.
- Click on the Pay Online button.
- Enter your Challan Number, Vehicle Number or DL Number.
- Fill in the captcha, as shown on the webpage, and click on the Get Details button.
- Tap on the Pay Now button and choose a payment gateway such as debit card, credit card, NET banking or UPI.
- Make the payment and finalise the process of paying the Tamil Nadu traffic violation challan.
To pay TN traffic challans, you can use the ‘Parivahan’ mobile application, which you can download from the Play Store for your Android device and the App Store for your iOS device.
