In 2024, Indian traffic authorities issued traffic fines worth a massive Rs 12,000 crore. But what’s surprising is that Rs 9,000 crore of these fines have not been paid yet. This information comes from the latest ‘Challan Report’ released by auto-tech company Cars24.
8 Crore Challans Issued in One Year
According to the report, nearly 8 crore challans (traffic tickets) were issued in 2024. That means almost every second vehicle on Indian roads got fined at least once during the year. This shows how common traffic rule violations have become.
City-wise Breakdown:
Gurugram and Noida in FocusSome cities stood out for issuing a high number of challans:
Gurugram handed out around 4,500 challans every single day.
In Noida, traffic fines crossed Rs 3 lakh in just one month, and all of them were for not wearing helmets.
This shows that even simple safety rules like wearing helmets are still being ignored by many riders.
Fines Exist, But Enforcement is Weak
While the rules and penalties are strict on paper, the actual enforcement of traffic laws is still weak. Cars24 pointed out that such a large amount of unpaid fines proves that people are not afraid of getting caught or penalized. The company said,
> “Rs 12,000 crore in fines is not just a number, it shows how often traffic rules are being broken all across India.”
Who Breaks the Rules More?
The report also busted a common belief that only two-wheeler riders are careless. Cars24’s data shows that:
55% of challans were issued to four-wheelers, and
45% to two-wheelers.This means both types of vehicle users break rules almost equally, and no group can be called more disciplined than the other.
Conclusion
India’s traffic fine data for 2024 paints a clear picture: rule-breaking on roads is widespread, and enforcement needs to improve. While technology helps in detecting violations, real change will only come when people follow rules out of responsibility, not just fear of fines.
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