E-Challan in Bangalore

E-challan in Bangalore can be tracked back to 2016, whereas currently it is supported by an advanced traffic management system known as the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITEM). This system integrates AI, big data, live data, and camera footage to manage, communicate and enhance traffic management in Bangalore.

Now you might be wondering what is so special about it. Let’s look at some mind-boggling data- Jardin city is also known as the Silicon Valley of India, which is home to more than 1.4 crores of people with 1.2 crores of registered vehicles.

Moreover, the population grows by 4% annually, with vehicular growth recorded at 8%. Even though 18 km/hr is the average speed, nearly 5000 accidents were reported in 2023. To improve the state of affairs, 6000+ traffic personnel of the Bangalore Traffic Police (BPT) work hard every day to keep Bangalore safe and moving. Further the Regional Transport Office (RTO) and BTP works together on various major components of compliance such as driving license and enforcement, Vehicle registration and traffic management initiatives.

E-Challan in Bangalore is an online fine-generating system. It is a sophisticated software application comprising an Android-based mobile app and a web interface, developed for the purpose of providing a comprehensive solution for Transport Enforcement Officers and Traffic Policemen. This app-cumapplication is integrated with Vahan and Sarathi applications and provides several user-friendly features while covering all major functionalities of the Traffic Enforcement System.

Further to simplify the violation ticketing and payment system in Bangalore, there are multiple ways that you can pay your challan, which we will discuss below.

There are multiple technologies and systems enabled to promote contactless enforcement in Bangalore. Using the latest technologies, the violation is recorded and an e-challan is raised. It is an evidence-based system wherein the proof of violation is captured in the form of a photo or video. The violation image is then validated for correctness. If all the details are found correct, the challan is raised and forwarded to the violator through SMS and a physical copy is sent via post to the registered address.

The various methods of Contactless enforcement are:

• ITEMS – Intelligent Traffic Enforcement Management System. This system uses AI-based cameras to automatically detect traffic violations and capture the number plate of the violating vehicle. It is currently operational at 50 junctions across Bengaluru city.

• Surveillance Cameras – The cameras of the Safe City project are also used to detect and report traffic violations by the BTP TMC staff.

• ASTRAM App - Both the staff of Bangalore Traffic Police (BTP) and the public, can raise a traffic violation using this App. The photo of the violation can be clicked and forwarded to Bangalore Traffic Police (BTP) using the app.

• Social media platforms - The Public can also intimate violations by using Facebook, X, Instagram, etc and tagging the social media handle of Bangalore Traffic Police (BTP).

• Email to automationpubbcp@ksp.gov.in

You can check E-Challan status in Bangalore with the help of the e-challan website by following the steps below:

• Visit the E-challan website - parivahan.gov.in
• Fill in Challan Number/ Vehicle Number/DL Number and the CAPTCHA code.
• The violation details with the challan amount will show up.

There are various ways to pay E-Challan fines online in Bangalore as below:

Contactless enforcement-raised violations can be paid at:

All Traffic Police Stations of Bengaluru.

• You can visit the nearby traffic police station and provide your vehicle number to pay your E-challan in online or offline mode of payment.

Fine Collection Centre in the Traffic Management Centre.

• A fine collection centre, in the traffic management centre of Bangalore has been set up for ease of payment and collection of fines.

Official BTP website: kspapp.ksp.gov.in

• If you want to pay and check your E-challan online, one of the ways to go to Bangalore Traffic Police’s website and go to pay your challan section

• Fill in your mobile number and OPT wherein you will be asked to input your car’s registration number.

• The list of challans on your car will show up and you can choose to make payment via UPI, Debit/Credit card, Net banking, etc.

KSP App

• You can also download the KSP app, sign-up to create your account
• Complete your profile details to be able to pay your fine.
• Go to pay your fine section
• Enter Car registration number
• The challan will show up with the respective offence.
• You can make the payment

ASTRAM App.(to check challan)

• Download the Astram app
• To to my fine details
• Input the car registration number
• If there is any challan on your car it will show up.

Contacting any Traffic Police Officer with a PDA device.

• If you came in contact with traffic police officer
• Ask them if you can pay via the PDA device because of your reasons
• Give them your Vehicle’s registration number or driving license.
• They run the number, and if any challan shows up, you can pay online.
• Get a receipt of challan payment

At Bengaluru One and Karnataka One centres.

• You can visit the nearest Bangalore and Karnataka one centres
• Enquire about challan payment and give them required vehicle details to check if there is any challan.
• If the challan shows up, make the payment via online or offline mode.
• Take the receipt.

Below are the payment methods you can use while paying E-Challan fines in Bangalore:

• UPI: Karnataka One website, KSP app, Astram app, e-challan website, Paytm, etc.

• Debit/Credit card: Karnataka One app, e-challan website, KSP app, Astram app, Fine collection centre, Paytm, etc.

• Net Banking: E-challan website, Karnataka One portal, Paytm, etc.

• Cash: All traffic police stations at Bangalore, Fine collection centre, etc.

With the presence of over 1.19 Crore vehicles on the road in Bangalore, and 2100 vehicles being registered daily by Bangalore RTO. To mitigate this, the E-challan system, along with the integration of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITEM) manages contactless enforcement of traffic violations.

Below are the benefits of the E-challan system in Bangalore:

Convenient Online Payments

It comes with a seamless online payment infrastructure which accommodates payment within a few minutes with various options in modes of payment.

• Violation Database: An E-challan can be an active online database which will reduce manual work. Various statistics such as most common traffic violations, most repeated traffic violations, most unique traffic violation, etc can be studied.

• AI-driven E-challan system: With the integration of Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITEM) E-challans are also raised by AI- with an image of violation, description of violation and charges and the system directly sends the e-challan to the violator.

• Helps in traffic rule awareness: The data from E-challan can be used to understand the driver’s psychology and violation pattern, which can help us to formulate targeted traffic rule awareness against certain traffic violations or a given range of them.

Below is the list of traffic violations & penalties in bangalore with the offence, section of law and fine amount for your reference:

*The above fine figures are subject to change as per local police amendments and circulars of the traffic police authority.

If you have received a wrong E-challan, you can either visit any nearest traffic police station and register a formal complaint, also you can file a complaint online with the help Bangalore traffic police website with the help of the below steps:

• Step 1: Visit the Bangalore traffic police website- btp.karnataka.gov.in

• Step 2: Fill in the necessary details such as complaint type, problem in challan and further details

• Step 3: Submit the complaint and visit the nearest traffic police station if you don't receive any update in one week.

Below are the etiquettes to take care of to avoid getting an E-challan in Bangalore:

• Stick to the left lane and leave the right lane for faster traffic
• Don't weave through traffic; stick to your lane.
• Never overtake on the left.
• Wear a helmet for your safety.
• Don't push your way forward through any opening in the traffic at traffic signals.
• 2 stroke engines are big polluters because of carbon monoxide emissions. Keep your engine tuned.
• Do not overspeed.
• Do not use the horn unnecessarily.

Validity of E-Challan in Bangalore

While the formal timeline is considered 7 days, there is no actual timeline for the validity of the E-challan in Bangalore. However, not paying your E-challan on time may lead to a court summons, issuance of warrants and seizure of vehicles.

E-Challan in Bangalore has found its adaptability and technological comfort in the form of various state government-backed websites and apps, along with the Parivahan and E-Challan website.

Bangalore Traffic Police has made it very citizen-friendly to pay challans with multiple means and modes, yet ‘Better late than never’. Similarly, violation-free driving is better than spending your time figuring out how to pay a challan.