Delhi’s Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) cameras have made red-light challans far more common. Even crossing the stop line by a few feet can trigger one. Here’s how it works.
Red Light Jumping Fine
Jumping a red signal can be booked as dangerous driving under Section 184 of the MV Act, with a penalty of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 for the first offence (and possible imprisonment / licence action in serious cases). Lesser signal violations may be booked under Section 177. The section printed on your challan decides the amount.
Stop-Line Violation vs Red Light Jumping
| Violation | What it means |
|---|---|
| Stop-line violation | Vehicle crosses the white stop line while the signal is red, without crossing the junction |
| Red light jumping | Vehicle enters / crosses the junction on red |
Both are detected by cameras at ITMS junctions.
How Cameras Detect It
Cameras linked to signal timing capture images or video when a vehicle crosses during red. Automatic number plate recognition creates an e-challan and an SMS is sent to the registered mobile.
How to Settle a Red Light Challan
- Verify it on echallan.parivahan.gov.in – view the photo evidence.
- Pay online if still with police – see how to pay challan online.
- If in court, it’s usually compoundable – settle in the Lok Adalat, Evening Court or Weekend Court.
When to Contest
- Photo shows a different vehicle or a misread number
- You were directed by a traffic officer to move
- You gave way to an ambulance or emergency vehicle
Read how to contest a wrong traffic challan.
Avoid It
Slow down when the signal turns amber, stop behind the line, and never follow the vehicle in front blindly through a junction. Check the full traffic challan fine list.
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What is the fine for red light jumping in Delhi?
It is commonly booked under Section 184 with a fine of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 for the first offence; minor signal violations may be under Section 177.
Is stop line violation a challan in Delhi?
Yes, ITMS cameras issue challans for crossing the stop line on red.
Can red light challan be settled in Lok Adalat?
Generally yes, if it is a compoundable challan pending in court within the notified cut-off date.
