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Karnataka faces Rs 3,006 crore traffic fine backlog despite repeated discounts
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According to the available data, 8.16 crore traffic violations were recorded across the State between 2019 and August 2026.
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Karnataka faces Rs 3,006 crore traffic fine backlog despite repeated discounts
Bengaluru: Karnataka is facing a massive backlog of unpaid traffic penalties, with more than 5.53 crore violation cases remaining unsettled despite repeated 50 per cent discount schemes introduced to encourage motorists to clear their dues.
According to the available data, 8.16 crore traffic violations were recorded across the State between 2019 and August 2026. Of these, 5.53 crore cases remain pending, involving fines estimated at ₹3,006.70 crore. Bengaluru accounts for a substantial portion of the outstanding amount. Of the 5.85 crore traffic violations registered in the city, more than 3.72 crore cases are yet to be cleared. The unpaid fines in Bengaluru alone have crossed ₹2,048.56 crore.
The issue has gained importance following the Supreme Court’s recent observations on mounting e-challan arrears. The court has called for stronger recovery measures, including possible action against vehicles with unpaid penalties and restrictions on certain online transport services. Police authorities are considering several measures to improve recovery. Director General and Inspector General of Police M.A. Saleem said making payment of pending traffic fines mandatory for obtaining a vehicle Fitness Certificate is among the proposals under examination.
The department is also considering legal changes to prevent insurance renewal for vehicles carrying unpaid traffic penalties. Linking traffic fines with electricity bills is another option being examined following a Supreme Court suggestion. Officials attributed the poor recovery partly to camera-based enforcement, with more than 80 per cent of violations detected automatically. Outdated addresses in the VAHAN database and expectations of another discount scheme may also be encouraging motorists to delay payment.
