In a welcome move for most drivers across the country, the government has now introduced in 2025 a special opportunity for some traffic fines to be cancelled under a one-time amnesty or dispute resolution scheme. This initiative aims to relieve motorists of old fines burdening them and promote compliance with traffic regulations henceforward.
What Is The Fine Cancellation Scheme?
The fine cancellation or amnesty scheme is a limited-time program launched by state and municipal traffic authorities in various regions that allows citizens to:-
- Settle without having to pay the entire outstanding fines.
- Dispute wrongly issued challans through the online portal.
- Cancel eligible minor offences after verification.
This is of great assistance to drivers who have collected a lot of fines over the years because of very tiny offences such as parking violations, overspeeding, and not wearing a helmet.
Eligibility For Fine Cancellation
Not every fine is available for cancellation, as there are specific conditions laid down by the traffic departments:
- Only minor, non-criminal violations are covered.
- Fines given are before a cut-off date (e.g., 31 December 2024).
- Most cases are under legal dispute or pending in court.
For citizens, checking their respective city or state traffic police website would help them find out if their challan qualifies.
Check And Cancel Traffic Fines
So here is the step-by-step process to contest the scheme:
- Access your city’s official traffic police website or access the national e-Challan portal (echallan.parivahan.gov.in).
- Furnish your vehicle registration number or challan number to view outstanding fines.
- Search for a Dispute/Amnesty or Fine Settlement option if available.
- Follow the instructions to pay for the reduced amount or submit a dispute form along with valid proof.
- If your challan is eligible and approved, the fine will be waived or adjusted and you’ll receive confirmation online.
Important Dates And Deadlines
The scheme is usually valid for only a few months, most likely in phases. Certain cities may announce the termination of the program by June or July 2025, so timely action is advised.
Conclusion
This initiative in 2025 is a good opportunity for vehicle owners with lakhs of pending traffic fines across India to clear their records and avoid legal hassles. Quickly check your challans and grab this opportunity to settle pending fines at reduced or even zero percent costs within the limited-time window.
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