Traffic Challans In India Surge To 7.8 Crore In 2026
· India · NDTV, The Hindu
Traffic violations across India have seen a sharp increase, with the number of challans issued rising from 4.2 crore in 2021 to 9.6 crore in 2025. Data for the first nine months of 2026 shows that 7.8 crore challans have already been recorded. The figures indicate a consistent upward trend in traffic enforcement actions over the last five years. The report does not specify the total value of the unpaid fines associated with these violations.
Why it matters
The rising number of traffic violations and unpaid fines impacts road safety enforcement and state revenue collection across the country.
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