Tamil Nadu eChallan Portal

Tamil Nadu Traffic Rules

Tamil Nadu has implemented strict traffic rules to ensure road safety and reduce congestion. Key regulations include:

• Mandatory helmet for two-wheeler riders
• Seat belts for all car occupants
• No mobile phone use while driving
• Zero tolerance for drunk driving
• No triple riding on two-wheelers

Common Violations

Most frequent traffic violations in Tamil Nadu:

• Jumping red light ₹5,000
• Driving without helmet ₹1,000
• Driving without seatbelt ₹1,000
• Drunk driving ₹10,000
• Over-speeding ₹5,000
• Illegal parking ₹1,000
• Using mobile while driving ₹5,000

Discounts & Offers

Tamil Nadu offers incentives for timely payment of challans:

• 25% discount if paid within 7 days
• 15% discount if paid within 15 days
• 10% discount for online payments
• Special waiver during Road Safety Month
• No penalty for first-time minor offenses

Pay within 7 days to save up to 25% on fines