Vehicles to be detained if traffic challan not paid within 90 days
The district police have announced that vehicles will be detained if the owner fails to pay the fine within the specified time limit after receiving the challans. The stringent measure targets individuals who persistently ignore their fines, often delaying payment for extended periods.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Pooja Vashisht said many drivers delayed paying their challans for years and the new measure aimed at addressing that issue.
“After a challan is issued, people often do not pay it in the given time. With the increasing number of such delays, stricter rules have been implemented. Now, if the challan remains unpaid for 90 days, it will be transferred to a virtual court. This means that anyone wishing to pay their fine online has a window of 90 days to do so,” she added.
The SP pointed out that the district police were making efforts to raise awareness about this rule by putting up banners at bus stands, railway stations and other crowded places across the district. Traffic violators were given a deadline of February 10 to clear outstanding fines, if any. Post-February 10, vehicles with unpaid challans for long periods would be detained under Section 167(8) of the Central Motor Vehicles Act, she added.
“The traffic police are also working on making the challan process more convenient by digitising it. Through the e-challan system, vehicle owners can view their fines online and pay them immediately. The initiative has made the challan system more transparent and user-friendly. After the expiry of the challan deposition period of 90 days, the vehicles will be detained and additional fines may be imposed. To avoid legal complications, drivers are urged to pay their fines promptly,” the SP added.
She also reminded drivers to adhere to speed limits and use helmets and seat belts for their safety. Additionally, the drivers should ensure their vehicle documents, such as their driving licence, registration, insurance, and pollution control certificate, are up to date.
Caption: Cops check vehicles in Mahendragarh district. Tribune Photo
