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Rs 9k crore traffic fine unpaid against Rs 12k crore worth of traffic fines issued in 2024

Hyderabad, May 19(UNI) Rs 12,000 crore worth of traffic fines were issued in 2024 alone, of which a staggering Rs 9,000 crore remain unpaid, according to a first-ever Challan Report presents a stark view of India's road reality by CARS 24, one of India’s largest auto-tech companies.
Over 8 crore challans were issued in the last year, nearly one for every second vehicle on the road, the report revealed.
Despite strict regulations, enforcement lags behind, and non-compliance continues to thrive.
The data points to a system where penalties exist on paper, but deterrence remains weak. Rs 12,000 crore in fines isn’t just a financial figure, it’s a mirror reflecting how often and easily traffic laws are broken across the country, the report stated.
From overloaded trucks to helmetless riders, the report highlights extreme cases that underline a growing disregard for rules.
A truck owner in Haryana was fined ₹2,00,500 for overloading by 18 tonne while a two-wheeler rider in Bengaluru accumulated Rs 2.91 lakh in fines across 475 separate violations, the report stated.
In Gurugram, authorities collected Rs 10 lakh per day through traffic fines, issuing over 4,500 challans daily while Noida issued challans of Rs 3 lakhs in a single month for helmet violations alone, signalling to the fact that even the most basic safety norms are ignored en masse.
“Every traffic violation is a silent vote against civic order. If we want safer cities, we need a cultural shift from compliance out of fear to responsibility out of pride.” commented Gajendra Jangid, Co-Founder, CARS24
Overspeeding accounted for nearly 50 per cent all challans issued. Close behind were violations for not wearing helmets or seatbelts, obstructive parking, and signal jumping, offences that not only flout the law but place countless lives at risk. Yet despite these alarming trends, consequences often fail to follow.
A whopping 75 percent of fines remain unpaid, revealing a gaping hole in enforcement and public accountability, the report said.
But ignoring a challan is no longer risk-free, the report highlights, non-payment can lead to suspension of driving licenses and registration certificates, hikes in insurance premiums, and even court summons for repeat defaulters.
Despite this, compliance rates remain worryingly low. The issue is no longer about a lack of rules, it’s about a lack of urgency in following them.
Interestingly, the data also disproves the myth that one segment of road users is more compliant than the other. 55 percent of challans were issued to four-wheelers, while the remaining 45 per cent came from two-wheelers. This near-equal split underscores one uncomfortable truth: nobody is innocent, and violations cut across vehicle types, cities, and income groups.
CARS24’s Challan Report calls for urgent reform in both policy and public perception.
The company advocates for stricter enforcement mechanisms, greater use of technology like AI-enabled surveillance and automated challan systems, and stronger public awareness about the consequences of non-compliance.
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