Understanding Traffic Challans
A traffic challan, often referred to as a traffic ticket in common parlance, is issued by traffic police or through automated systems when a driver violates traffic laws. These violations range from overspeeding and signal jumping to more serious offenses like drunk driving.
Types of Traffic Challans
1. E-Challans:
Electronic Challans are generated through automated systems like CCTV cameras and speed guns. They are sent to the violator via SMS or email, linked to the vehicle’s registration number. E-challans have streamlined the process, making it more transparent and traceable.
2. Spot Challans:
Issued directly by traffic police officers during traffic stops or at the scene of a violation. Spot challans require immediate payment or within a stipulated time frame.
3. Document-Related Challans:
These are issued for not carrying or possessing necessary documents like a valid driving license, vehicle registration certificate, insurance papers, and pollution under control (PUC) certificate.
4. Parking Violation Challans:
Imposed for parking in no-parking zones or in a manner that disrupts traffic flow.
5. Signal Jumping and Overspeeding Challans:
Specific challans for not adhering to traffic signals or exceeding the prescribed speed limits.
6. Challans for Driving Under Influence (DUI):
Among the more serious offenses, these challans are issued for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
7. Challans for Not Wearing Seatbelts or Helmets:
Imposed for not following safety measures like wearing seatbelts in cars or helmets on two-wheelers.
