Check pending traffic challans for any PY-registered vehicle in Puducherry. Real-time data from the Puducherry traffic police portal and the national echallan.parivahan.gov.in system. Pay securely online in 60 seconds.
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| Offence | Penalty (MV Amendment Act 2019) |
|---|---|
| Riding without a helmet | ₹1,000 + possible 3-month licence suspension |
| Driving without a seat belt | ₹1,000 |
| Driving without a valid licence | ₹5,000 |
| Driving an uninsured vehicle | ₹2,000 (first offence), ₹4,000 (repeat) |
| Over-speeding (car/LMV) | ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 |
| Drunk driving | ₹10,000 and/or imprisonment (first offence) |
| Dangerous / rash driving | Up to ₹5,000 (first offence) |
| Using mobile phone while driving | ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 |
| Driving without a valid PUC | Up to ₹10,000 (Sec 190(2)) |
| Jumping a red light | Treated as dangerous driving — up to ₹5,000 |
Note: these are the central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019 baseline amounts. Several states have notified modified amounts — always verify the exact fine on your challan or the official portal before paying.
All vehicles registered in Puducherry carry number plates starting with PY, followed by the RTO code of the registering office. You can verify any PY vehicle's owner name, insurance validity, PUC, and fitness with the RC details checker or see Puducherry RC details for state-specific information.
Most Puducherry challans today are camera-issued (speeding, red light, no helmet) and the SMS often goes to an old mobile number registered with the RTO. Checking your vehicle number every few weeks is the only reliable way to avoid late fees and court escalation. Read what happens if a challan stays unpaid.
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Enter your vehicle number on GaadiInfo's challan checker or echallan.parivahan.gov.in. Every pending challan issued against the vehicle — by Puducherry traffic police or any other state — will be listed.
The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019 sets central baseline amounts, but state governments can notify modified fines. The exact amount on your challan is authoritative — verify before paying.
Yes, via GaadiInfo or the national e-challan portal using UPI, card, or net banking. Court-escalated challans may need to be settled through the virtual court process instead.
PY is the state code for Puducherry. The two digits after it identify the RTO office where the vehicle was registered.