Traffic Fines 2026: Five Slip-Ups Can Cost Your Licence

From 1 Jan 2026, five violations in one calendar year can suspend your licence for about three months.

Even small offences — no seatbelt, expired PUC, a glance at your phone — count toward the five.

Drunk driving stays ₹10,000; no PUC and ignoring an emergency vehicle are ₹10,000 each.

Pay or contest an online challan fast; respond to an e-challan within 3 days, a physical one within 15.

Check and clear challans at echallan.parivahan.gov.in; old court cases can be settled cheaper at Lok Adalat.