Traffic fines in Delhi differ slightly from those in the rest of the country. As the national capital, the city witnesses thousands of vehicles passing through it daily, which has a significant impact on the local environment.
To ensure that Delhi’s environment does not become excessively polluted, the Transport Department has taken several measures, including the imposition of heavy penalties on unfit vehicles and strict action against those lacking a PUC certificate.
To ensure that only those vehicles complying with all RTO regulations enter Delhi, the fines have been kept somewhat stringent. Here, we have shared the fines applicable for various traffic violations and related details.
Traffic Fines in Delhi 2026
Traffic-related fines in Delhi fall under the purview of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, which is enforced by the Delhi Traffic Police and the Transport Department of the Government of the NCT of Delhi. The fines for two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and other vehicles differ slightly from one another; details of which we have shared below.
Two-wheelers (Bike / Scooter)
| Violation | First Offence (₹) | Repeat Offence (₹) |
| Driving without licence | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Drunk driving | 10,000 | 15,000 + jail |
| Overspeeding | 1,000 – 2,000 | Higher + licence action |
| No insurance | 2,000 | 4,000 |
| No helmet (rider/pillion) | 1,000 + disqualification | Same + stricter action |
| Triple riding / overloading | 2,000 + disqualification | Same + stricter action |
| Using mobile while riding | 5,000 | 10,000 |
| Dangerous riding / signal jump | 1,000 – 5,000 | Higher + licence seizure |
| No PUC | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Four-wheeler (Car / LMV)
| Violation | First Offence (₹) | Repeat Offence (₹) |
| Driving without licence | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Drunk driving | 10,000 | 15,000 + jail |
| Overspeeding | 1,000 – 2,000 | 2,000 – 3,000 |
| No insurance | 2,000 | 4,000 |
| No seatbelt | 1,000 | Same + possible action |
| Using mobile while driving | 5,000 | 10,000 |
| Red light jump / dangerous driving | 1,000 – 5,000 | Higher + licence action |
| Excess passengers | 200 per extra passenger | Same + stricter action |
| No PUC | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Driving without registration | 5,000 | 10,000 |
Others (Commercial / Heavy Vehicles / General Violations)
| Violation | First Offence (₹) | Repeat Offence (₹) |
| Overspeeding (MPV/HPV) | 2,000 – 4,000 | 4,000 – 6,000 + seizure |
| Driving without permit | 10,000 + possible jail | Same + stricter action |
| Overloading vehicle | 20,000 + 2,000/ton | Same + heavy enforcement |
| Not giving way to ambulance | 10,000 | Same + legal action |
| Dangerous driving | 5,000 | 10,000 + jail |
| Driving despite disqualification | 10,000 | Same + stricter action |
| Unauthorized vehicle use | 1,000 – 5,000 | Higher penalty |
| Refusing authority orders | 2,000 | Higher penalty |
| Violating road regulations | 500 – 1,000 | Higher fine |
| Juvenile offence | 25,000 + 3 years jail | Same (severe offence) |
How to check if fined by the Delhi traffic police?
If the Delhi Traffic Police issues an e-challan for your vehicle due to a traffic violation, you can check it by following any of the step-by-step instructions provided below.
Via e-challan portal:
- First, visit the official e-challan website at https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/.
- Right on the homepage, you will find an option related to e-challan details; click on it to proceed to the next page.
- Select the option for Challan Number, Vehicle Number, or DL Number; fill in the relevant details; and then, after entering the captcha displayed on the website, click the “Get Details” button.
Via Delhi Traffic Police website:
- Visit the official website of the Delhi Traffic Police at https://traffic.delhipolice.gov.in/.
- Within the navigation menu, locate the ‘Pending Notices’ section; inside it, you will find the ‘Pending Challan/Notice’ option. Click on this option to proceed to the next page.
- Finally, enter your mobile number or vehicle registration number, and then click on the ‘Search Details’ option.
After following the instructions using either of the two methods, a list of all your pending challans, including those issued by the Delhi Traffic Police, will become visible to you.
How to pay a traffic violation fine (challan) in Delhi?
If the Delhi Traffic Police issues a challan for your vehicle related to traffic rules, you can pay it both offline and online. To make an offline payment, you will have to visit your RTO, or, when the Lok Adalat is in session, you can clear all your pending challans with a good discount.
There are several regulations regarding the online payment of traffic challans; the easiest method is to pay through the e-Challan portal. To do so:
- You must follow the instructions for checking challans that we outlined above; subsequently, you will see a “Pay Now” button displayed next to any pending challans.
- Simply click on this button, and you can then proceed to pay your challan using UPI, a debit card, a credit card, or Net Banking.
Payments for pending traffic fines can also be made using the ‘mParivahan’ mobile application. You can download it from the Play Store for your Android device or from the App Store for your iOS device.
The payment process here is also very simple; you simply need to log in and enter your vehicle number, after which you will be able to clear your pending challan using any of the available payment methods.
