Online payments only: Raj govt ends cash fines for traffic violations

Jaipur: Rajasthan has ended cash payments for traffic challans, making online payments compulsory through a gazette notification issued by the transport and road safety dept on April 27 .

Under the revised system, fines for traffic violations will no longer be accepted in cash. Vehicle owners and drivers must now clear challans through a designated online portal, marking a major shift in how penalties are collected across the state.

“Vehicle owners and drivers must now pay e-challans through the ITMS portal,” an official said. “The change will make the entire process of fine-collection simpler, more transparent and fully records-based,” he added.

The move aims to improve transparency, reduce manual handling of money and ensure a proper digital record of every transaction. Officials believe the online-only mechanism will streamline enforcement and make monitoring easier for authorities.

The govt has also revised the powers of officials involved in issuing challans and handling traffic disputes. Police personnel above the rank of head constable, along with authorised officers of the transport dept, will now be empowered to issue traffic violation challans.

“In case of objections or complaints regarding a traffic challan, designated officers will hear the matter, making it easier for people to navigate the process and find solutions,” another official said.

The April 27 order has been enforced under Rule 167 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.
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