Vehicle owners in Patna with multiple unpaid traffic challans could face stricter action, as the Patna Traffic Police has proposed cancelling the driving licences of repeat offenders.
The move targets motorist who have accumulated five or more pending challans and have failed to pay the penalties.
The traffic police has sent a proposal to the District Transport Officer (DTO), seeking the cancellation of driving licences belonging to motorists who have repeatedly violated traffic rules and ignored unpaid penalties.
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As of October 2026, 493 drivers had five or more outstanding challans, according to information from the authorities. The proposal has been forwarded to the transport department for further examination.
However, the driving licences have not been cancelled yet. The transport department will first verify the cases before taking a final decision. The current move is a proposal to take action against repeat traffic offenders.
The crackdown is aimed at improving compliance with traffic rules and discouraging motorists from ignoring e-challans.
How To Check Pending Traffic Challans Online
Vehicle owners can check their pending traffic challans through the official e-Challan portal. They can follow these steps:
Visit the official e-Challan website.
Select the "Check Challan Status" option.
Enter the vehicle number, challan number or driving licence number.
Complete the CAPTCHA verification.
Click on "Get Details".
The portal will display the pending challans along with their payment status.
What To Do If A Traffic Challan Is Issued Incorrectly?
Motorists who believe that a challan has been issued incorrectly should not ignore it. They can raise a complaint through the official e-Challan portal.
Here are the steps to follow:
- Visit the official e-Challan portal.
- Enter the vehicle or challan details.
- Check the violation details carefully.
- Select the Grievance option to file a complaint.
- Upload supporting documents or evidence.
- Track the complaint status online.
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The proposed action by Patna Traffic Police puts all the vehicle owners unpaid challans under scrutiny. Vehicle owners are advised to check their challan status and clear any outstanding penalties.
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