Here’s a simple Delhi challan rate list for 2026, based on Motor Vehicles Act penalties as amended in 2019, which Delhi follows. Use it to understand your challan before paying.
Delhi Traffic Challan Rate List
| Offence | MV Act Section | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| General offence (incl. many parking cases) | 177 | ₹500 (first), ₹1,500 (repeat) |
| Disobeying orders of authorities | 179 | ₹2,000 |
| Driving without licence | 181 | ₹5,000 |
| Overspeeding – car/two-wheeler | 183 | ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 |
| Overspeeding – medium/heavy | 183 | ₹2,000 – ₹4,000 |
| Dangerous driving / red light / mobile use / wrong side | 184 | ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 (first) |
| Drunk driving | 185 | ₹10,000 and/or 6 months (first) |
| Unauthorised racing | 189 | ₹5,000 (first) |
| Pollution norms / no PUC | 190(2) | Up to ₹10,000 |
| Driving without registration | 192 | ₹5,000 (first) |
| Driving without permit | 192A | ₹10,000 (first) |
| Overloading | 194 | ₹20,000 + ₹2,000/extra tonne |
| No seatbelt | 194B | ₹1,000 |
| Triple riding | 194C | ₹1,000 + licence disqualification |
| No helmet | 194D | ₹1,000 + licence disqualification |
| Not giving way to emergency vehicle | 194E | ₹10,000 |
| Driving without insurance | 196 | ₹2,000 (first), ₹4,000 (repeat) |
| Juvenile offences | 199A | ₹25,000 + guardian liability |
Amounts are MV Act penalties. The final amount in compounding, Lok Adalat or court can differ, and the section printed on your challan decides what applies.
Most Common Delhi Challans
- Overspeeding (speed cameras) – see overspeeding challan Delhi
- Red light / stop line (ITMS) – see red light challan Delhi
- No helmet – see helmet & seatbelt fine
- No PUC – see PUC challan Delhi
- Wrong parking – see no parking challan Delhi
Can You Pay Less Than This?
- Lok Adalat may settle compoundable court challans at a lower amount (next: 25 October 2026).
- Compounding at 50% was notified for listed sections in September 2024 with time limits.
- Wrong challans can be contested within 45 days.
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What is the challan for no helmet in Delhi?
₹1,000 under Section 194D, with possible licence disqualification for 3 months.
What is the challan for no PUC in Delhi?
Up to ₹10,000 under Section 190(2).
What is the overspeeding challan in Delhi?
₹1,000–₹2,000 for cars and two-wheelers; ₹2,000–₹4,000 for medium and heavy vehicles.
