India's 2026 Traffic Fines: The Numbers Every Driver Should Memorise

From 1 January 2026, five traffic violations in a year can get your licence suspended for three months.

Drunk driving is ₹10,000 (first offence); no PUC certificate is ₹10,000; riding without a helmet is ₹1,000 plus a 3-month DL disqualification.

Fines vary by state — the central Act sets the ceiling, but states notify their own amounts.

Check and pay only on echallan.parivahan.gov.in; never click payment links in SMS.

Minor offences for old challans can often be settled cheaper at a Lok Adalat.