LD E-Challan: Check and Pay Lakshadweep Traffic Challan Online
Lakshadweep is India’s smallest union territory by vehicle population, given its small land area and limited road network across its islands. Vehicle numbers start with LD followed by a two digit code, for example LD01AB1234.
Fines and variations: the central schedule applies in full.
Traffic fine amounts in Lakshadweep (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 Lakshadweep has notified its own rate for an offence, the amount you actually pay can differ from the figure above.
Portal: this union territory runs its challan payments through the national Parivahan system.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, the central Motor Vehicles Act schedule applies in Lakshadweep 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.
60 days from the issue date, in line with the standard national window.
Fine figures checked against the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, as amended in 2019.