The Karnataka government has announced a 50% discount on pending traffic e-challan fines starting from August 23 to September 12, 2025. This limited-time concession applies to penalties issued under the Bengaluru Traffic Police’s mobile e-challan system, providing citizens with an opportunity to clear their dues at half the original cost.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged motorists to take advantage of the rebate. “Our government is committed to promoting road safety, law-abiding behavior, and public convenience. I request everyone to make full use of this limited period opportunity to pay the pending fines of traffic violations and follow traffic rules sincerely,” he said in a post on social media platform ‘X’.
What is a mobile e-challan?
A mobile e-challan is a digital notice issued by traffic authorities when a violation is recorded. Instead of manual slips, motorists receive SMS or email alerts with details of the offense and fine amount. This system has streamlined enforcement while reducing manual paperwork.
The current discount scheme applies only to fines recorded via the Police Department’s mobile e-challan system, as clarified in the official government order dated August 21, 2025.
How can citizens pay pending fines?
The Bengaluru Traffic Police has made the payment process simple and accessible through multiple online and offline options:
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BTP official website – https://btp.gov.in
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Karnataka State Police (KSP) app
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BTP ASTraM app introduced by the Bengaluru Traffic Division
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Karnataka One and Bangalore One websites
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Nearest traffic police station by providing vehicle registration details
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Traffic Management Centre (TMC) counters
Motorists are advised to verify their pending challans using their vehicle registration number before proceeding with payment.
Past success of similar initiatives
This is not the first time Karnataka has introduced such concessions. Previous rebate programs on traffic fines saw a strong response, with thousands of citizens clearing long-pending challans. According to officials, such schemes not only help citizens settle dues affordably but also reduce the backlog of cases in the traffic system.
By offering a 50% discount, the government hopes to encourage motorists who have delayed payments due to high fine amounts to finally settle them.
Who benefits from this scheme?
The concession will be especially helpful for:
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Motorists with multiple pending challans.
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Commercial vehicle drivers who accumulate frequent violations.
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Citizens who missed earlier opportunities to pay reduced fines.
However, it is important to note that this concession does not apply to cases registered by the Transport Department prior to 2018-19. The government clarified that the current scheme is exclusively for cases under the Police Department’s e-challan system.
Government’s focus on road safety
Traffic violations have been a growing concern in Bengaluru, a city known for its high traffic density. By combining strict enforcement with occasional concessions, authorities aim to strike a balance between compliance and public convenience.
Officials believe that timely clearance of fines, coupled with increased awareness, will encourage safer driving behavior. CM Siddaramaiah emphasized that following traffic rules is as important as clearing dues.
Final reminder for citizens
The discount window is strictly limited from August 23 to September 12, 2025, after which motorists will have to pay the full fine amount without any rebate. Officials have clarified that no extension will be given, making this a one-time opportunity for citizens to settle their pending Traffic e-challan fines at half the cost. Motorists are urged not to wait until the last day, as online portals and police stations may witness heavy rush, leading to delays in processing payments.
To avoid inconvenience, citizens are encouraged to check their pending Traffic e-challan dues early and make use of digital payment platforms like the Bengaluru Traffic Police website, the KSP app, and the ASTraM app. Offline facilities are also available at nearby traffic police stations and Traffic Management Centres. Authorities stressed that clearing dues on time not only helps individuals avoid legal complications but also contributes to promoting safer roads and responsible driving behavior in Bengaluru.
