Karnataka drivers can now save 50% on pending traffic fines - Here’s how and when

The offer will be available for a strict three-week period, from August 23 until September 12.

In a move aimed at clearing a backlog of unresolved cases, the Karnataka government has announced a substantial, one-time discount on penalties for overdue traffic e-challans.

The 50% concession applies specifically to pending fines generated by the Police Department’s mobile e-challan system, which are digital notices sent to offenders via SMS or email. As reported by TOI, the offer will be available for a strict three-week period, from August 23 until  September 12.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police has confirmed that motorists looking to avail of the 50% penalty reduction can pay their discounted fines through multiple channels. Payments are accepted via the official police website (https://btp.gov.in/), through their dedicated mobile application or in person at the nearest traffic police station.

ಇ-ಚಲನ್ ದಂಡಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ 50% ರಿಯಾಯಿತಿ!

Pending traffic fines can now be cleared with a 50% discount. Offer open until 12th September 2025!#KarnatakaPolice #TrafficUpdate #EChallan #RoadSafety #KarnatakaGovernment #TrafficFine #PublicNotice #DriveSafe@CPBlr @seemantsingh96 pic.twitter.com/FV3aibhMZw

— ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice (@BlrCityPolice) August 21, 2025

The decision, formalised in a government order dated August 21, comes after a request from the Commissioner of Transport and Road Safety for a similar concession to settle older cases registered within their department. However, after consideration, the government opted to limit the scheme solely to the Police Department's mobile e-challan system, a detail confirmed in the official order, as per TOI.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah took to social media platform X to encourage citizens to settle their dues. He urged people to "make full use of the limited period opportunity."

In his post, he stated, "Our government is committed to promoting road safety, law-abiding behavior, and public convenience… pay the pending fines of traffic violations on your vehicles and follow the traffic rules."