KL E-Challan: Check and Pay Kerala Traffic Challan Online
Vehicle numbers registered in Kerala start with KL followed by a two digit district code, for example KL01AB1234. Traffic policing in Kerala follows the Motor Vehicles Act schedule, with camera-based enforcement doing most of the catching in the larger cities. Where Kerala has notified its own rate for an offence, the amount you pay can differ from the central figure.
Traffic fine amounts in Kerala (central schedule, Motor Vehicles Act 2019)
| Offence | Section | First offence |
|---|---|---|
| General offence with no specific penalty listed | 177 | Rs 500 |
| Driving without a valid licence | 181 | Rs 5,000 |
| Driving despite disqualification | 182 | Rs 10,000 |
| Overspeeding | 183 | Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 |
| Dangerous driving | 184 | Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000, and possible imprisonment |
| Drunk driving | 185 | Rs 10,000 and up to 6 months in jail |
| Racing or speed trials on a public road | 189 | Rs 5,000 |
| Driving an uninsured vehicle | 196 | Rs 2,000 |
| Driving an unregistered vehicle | 192 | Rs 5,000 |
| Riding without a helmet | 194D | Rs 1,000 and a 3 month licence disqualification |
| Not wearing a seatbelt | 194B | Rs 1,000 |
| Triple riding on a two-wheeler | 194C | Rs 1,000 and a 3 month licence disqualification |
| Not giving way to an emergency vehicle | 194E | Rs 10,000 |
| A juvenile driving the vehicle | 199A | Rs 25,000, up to 3 years imprisonment, the guardian or owner is also held responsible, and the registration is cancelled |
These are the fine amounts set by the central Motor Vehicles Act, as amended in 2019. Where Kerala has notified its own rate for an offence, the amount you actually pay can differ from the figure above.
Portal: Check Kerala challan payments through the national Parivahan system.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, the central Motor Vehicles Act schedule applies in Kerala unless the state has notified its own rate for a specific offence. Check the national Parivahan portal for the final, up to date figure on your challan.
60 days from the issue date, in line with the standard national window. Check the national Parivahan portal for the exact status and deadline on your specific challan.
Fine figures checked against the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, as amended in 2019.