What Is an E Challan in Vadodara?
Vadodara (Baroda) is Gujarat's third-largest city and a major industrial and cultural hub with a rapidly growing vehicle population. Like all Gujarat cities, traffic penalty notices in Vadodara are referred to as e memo alongside the standard e challan terminology, both refer to the same digitally issued penalty on the national Parivahan platform. Vadodara Traffic Police has deployed CCTV and ANPR cameras at major city junctions and NH-48 (the Ahmedabad–Mumbai corridor passing through Vadodara). Whether you received a Vadodara traffic memo or e challan SMS, this guide directs you to the correct portals. PaisaOne has no challan check tool. All steps direct to official portals only.
- A Vadodara e challan (e memo) is a digitally issued traffic penalty under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (amended 2019). Vadodara City Traffic Police under the Vadodara City Police Commissionerate manages enforcement within Vadodara city, coordinated with the Gujarat Transport Department. The Gujarat State Traffic Police handles NH-48 and state highway enforcement outside city limits.
- Active enforcement zones:
How E Challans Are Enforced
Active enforcement zones:
- CCTV surveillance
- ANPR cameras
- Handheld e-challan devices
- Automated traffic enforcement systems
Cities in Vadodara where ANPR and camera-based e challan enforcement is active or expanding:
| City / District | Enforcement Status |
|---|---|
| Alkapuri / RC Dutt Road | Highly active, CCTV + ANPR |
| NH-48 (Vadodara bypass) | Speed cameras + ANPR active |
| Akota / Sayajiganj | Active, ANPR at junctions |
| Manjalpur Junction | Active, CCTV + ANPR |
| Fatehganj | Active, camera enforcement |
| Waghodia Road | Active, speed cameras |
| Vadodara–Ahmedabad Expressway approach | Speed cameras active |
Alkapuri / RC Dutt Road
Highly active, CCTV + ANPR
NH-48 (Vadodara bypass)
Speed cameras + ANPR active
Akota / Sayajiganj
Active, ANPR at junctions
Manjalpur Junction
Active, CCTV + ANPR
Fatehganj
Active, camera enforcement
Waghodia Road
Active, speed cameras
Vadodara–Ahmedabad Expressway approach
Speed cameras active
How to Check Vadodara E Challan Status Online
Check your Vadodara traffic challan through the central Parivahan portal.
Via the Parivahan E Challan Portal
All traffic challans can be checked through the central Parivahan e challan system.
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Step 1
Visit echallan.parivahan.gov.in.
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Step 2
Click "Check Challan Status."
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Step 3
Select "Vehicle Number."
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Step 4
Enter your Vadodara registration, GJ-06 prefix (e.g. GJ-06-AA-1234) for Vadodara city vehicles.
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Step 5
Complete captcha → "Get Detail." Via mParivahan: RC/DL Services → My Pending Challans → enter GJ-06 number.
Via the mParivahan Mobile App
Via mParivahan: RC/DL Services → My Pending Challans → enter GJ-06 number.
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Install app
Download mParivahan from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
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Sign in
Sign in with your mobile number.
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Search challan
Go to Challan Services, enter your registration number, and view records.
How to Check Vadodara Traffic Challan Status Online
Follow these steps to check pending traffic fines.
- Visit echallan.parivahan.gov.in.
- Click "Check Challan Status."
- Select "Vehicle Number."
- Enter your Vadodara registration, GJ-06 prefix (e.g. GJ-06-AA-1234) for Vadodara city vehicles.
- Complete captcha → "Get Detail." Via mParivahan: RC/DL Services → My Pending Challans → enter GJ-06 number.
How to Pay a Vadodara E Challan
Via Parivahan E Challan Portal
Pay traffic fine online through the official Parivahan portal.
- Step 1 — echallan.parivahan.gov.in → "Pay Challan."
- Enter GJ — 06 number or memo/challan number.
- Step 3 — Review violation and authority details.
- Step 4 — Pay via UPI, net banking, or card. Download receipt immediately. For escalated challans: vcourts.gov.in → Gujarat → Pay Fine. Offline: Vadodara City Traffic Police headquarters or nearest Gujarat Traffic Police station.
Via Virtual Court (vcourts.gov.in)
For escalated challans: vcourts.gov.in → Gujarat → Pay Fine.
- Visit Virtual Court — Open vcourts.gov.in in your browser.
- Select Department — Select the appropriate state or city traffic department.
- Pay Fine — Search by challan or vehicle number, review penalty, and pay.
Offline Payment
Offline: Vadodara City Traffic Police headquarters or nearest Gujarat Traffic Police station.
- Visit Station — Visit the local Traffic Police headquarters or authorized RTO.
- Present Challan — Present the challan number or vehicle registration document.
- Clear Dues — Pay in cash or via card and collect the official printed receipt.
Vadodara Traffic Challan Fine Amounts (MV Amendment Act 2019)
Violation
Driving without insurance
Fine
2,000
Additional Penalty
₹4,000 repeat; NH-48 ANPR detection active
Violation
Driving without licence
Fine
5,000
Additional Penalty
—
Violation
Over-speeding (LMV)
Fine
1,000 – 2,000
Additional Penalty
NH-48 and Expressway speed cameras
Violation
Drunk driving
Fine
10,000
Additional Penalty
Strictly enforced
Violation
No helmet (rider)
Fine
1,000
Additional Penalty
Most-issued Vadodara challan
Violation
Pillion without helmet
Fine
1,000
Additional Penalty
—
Violation
No seatbelt
Fine
1,000
Additional Penalty
—
Violation
Mobile phone while driving
Fine
1,000 – 5,000
Additional Penalty
—
Violation
Red light jumping
Fine
1,000 – 5,000
Additional Penalty
ANPR + CCTV at major junctions
Violation
No PUC
Fine
1,000
Additional Penalty
—
Violation
Wrong-side driving
Fine
500 – 1,000
Additional Penalty
—
Violation
No parking
Fine
500 – 1,000
Additional Penalty
Alkapuri + Sayajiganj zone enforced
Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019.
In Vadodara, driving without valid insurance is a ₹2,000 e memo fine, and NH-48 ANPR cameras detect uninsured vehicles automatically. Compare car and two-wheeler insurance from 20+ IRDAI-registered insurers on PaisaOne.
Third-party insurance is mandatory under the MV Act. One missed renewal, one traffic challan.
Vadodara E Challan Status Codes, What Each Status Means
Status
Pending
Meaning
Fine unpaid
What to Do
Pay within 60 days
Status
Paid
Meaning
Confirmed
What to Do
Download receipt
Status
Under Review
Meaning
Vadodara TP verifying
What to Do
Wait
Status
Disposed
Meaning
Case closed
What to Do
No action
Status
Disputed
Meaning
Grievance raised
What to Do
Track reference
Status
Sent to Court
Meaning
Escalated
What to Do
vcourts.gov.in
Status
Cancelled
Meaning
Withdrawn
What to Do
No payment
City-Wise Traffic Challan Resources in Vadodara
What to Do If Your Vadodara E Challan Is Incorrect
If you believe your e challan is incorrect, you can raise a grievance through the official e challan system and submit supporting evidence.
- Step 1 — echallan.parivahan.gov.in → "Grievance."
- Enter memo/challan number + GJ — 06 registration.
- Grounds — CCTV/ANPR misread at Vadodara junction, NH-48 speed camera misidentification, memo against sold vehicle.
- Step 4 — Upload RC, dashcam footage, or sale deed.
- Step 5 — Note reference. Vadodara City Traffic Police responds within 7–30 days.
- Step 6 — Or contest via vcourts.gov.in.
Consequences of Not Paying a Vadodara E Challan
- Within 60 days: standard fine. After 60 days: Virtual Court or Gujarat court, extra fees. All 34 Gujarat RTOs block RC renewal, transfer, and NOC until cleared.
- How do I check a Vadodara e memo by vehicle number?
- Vadodara traffic memos are checked at echallan.parivahan.gov.in. Select "Check Challan Status," choose "Vehicle Number," and enter the Vadodara registration, GJ-06 prefix (e.g. GJ-06-AA-1234). After captcha, click "Get Detail." In Gujarat, e memos and e challans refer to the same Parivahan-linked penalty. The mParivahan app provides the same lookup on mobile for Vadodara vehicles.
- Who manages traffic enforcement in Vadodara?
- Traffic enforcement within Vadodara city is managed by Vadodara City Traffic Police under the Vadodara City Police Commissionerate, coordinated with the Gujarat Transport Department. NH-48 and state highway enforcement is managed by Gujarat State Traffic Police. Both use handheld devices and CCTV and ANPR cameras, particularly active on NH-48 (the Ahmedabad–Mumbai corridor) and at Alkapuri, Sayajiganj, and Manjalpur junctions. All records connect to MoRTH's Parivahan VAHAN database.
- What is the fine for driving without insurance in Vadodara?
- Under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, the penalty for driving without valid third-party insurance in Vadodara is ₹2,000 for a first offence, with possible imprisonment of up to three months. Repeat offences attract ₹4,000. Gujarat applies central MV Act rates. NH-48's ANPR camera system passing through Vadodara can detect uninsured vehicles automatically and issues e memos without a manual stop.
- What is the deadline to pay a Vadodara e memo?
- A Vadodara traffic e memo must be paid within 60 days at echallan.parivahan.gov.in. After 60 days, the case escalates to a Virtual Court or Gujarat court with additional fees. All 34 Gujarat RTOs block RC renewal, ownership transfer, and NOC issuance until all pending Vadodara memos are cleared.
Extractable Answer Blocks Vadodara E Challan
How do I check a Vadodara e memo by vehicle number?
Vadodara traffic memos are checked at echallan.parivahan.gov.in. Select "Check Challan Status," choose "Vehicle Number," and enter the Vadodara registration, GJ-06 prefix (e.g. GJ-06-AA-1234). After captcha, click "Get Detail." In Gujarat, e memos and e challans refer to the same Parivahan-linked penalty. The mParivahan app provides the same lookup on mobile for Vadodara vehicles.
Who manages traffic enforcement in Vadodara?
Traffic enforcement within Vadodara city is managed by Vadodara City Traffic Police under the Vadodara City Police Commissionerate, coordinated with the Gujarat Transport Department. NH-48 and state highway enforcement is managed by Gujarat State Traffic Police. Both use handheld devices and CCTV and ANPR cameras, particularly active on NH-48 (the Ahmedabad–Mumbai corridor) and at Alkapuri, Sayajiganj, and Manjalpur junctions. All records connect to MoRTH's Parivahan VAHAN database.
What is the fine for driving without insurance in Vadodara?
Under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, the penalty for driving without valid third-party insurance in Vadodara is ₹2,000 for a first offence, with possible imprisonment of up to three months. Repeat offences attract ₹4,000. Gujarat applies central MV Act rates. NH-48's ANPR camera system passing through Vadodara can detect uninsured vehicles automatically and issues e memos without a manual stop.
What is the deadline to pay a Vadodara e memo?
Vadodara traffic e memo must be paid within 60 days at echallan.parivahan.gov.in. After 60 days, the case escalates to a Virtual Court or Gujarat court with additional fees. All 34 Gujarat RTOs block RC renewal, ownership transfer, and NOC issuance until all pending Vadodara memos are cleared.