Traffic Rule Changed- Challan Will Not Be Deducted Without OTP Verification

Traffic Rules: Big news for everyone. Delhi Traffic Police has made it more challenging to evade traffic fines by implementing an OTP-based verification system. Now, if you’re pulled over for infractions such as speeding or running a red light, you’ll have to verify your mobile number using an OTP before the challan is processed.

This initiative aims to ensure that fines are directed to the correct individuals and to reduce errors caused by fake numbers.

Failed OTP prevents Delhi challan issuance

If you’re unable to confirm your number with the OTP, your challan will not be issued, which means no more random individuals being fined by accident.
The verified numbers will also be updated on the VAHAN portal.
With more than 3,000,000 vehicles managed each day and 20,000 challans issued, this enhancement should create a smoother and fairer experience for everyone on the roads of Delhi.

Why was this necessary?

Statistics show that the Delhi Police issues around 20,000 challans every day. A significant number of these are given to individuals who haven’t done anything wrong, primarily due to incorrect registration numbers. These issues, stemming from fake numbers and flaws in the system, have become quite a nuisance for the police.

The primary benefit of this new system is that the challan will now be directed only to the correct individual. Additionally, the number you verify on-site will be directly updated in the ‘Vahan’ portal. This means that if your vehicle record contains an outdated number, it will be refreshed through this process, ensuring you receive all crucial notifications promptly in the future.

What happens if you don’t have your phone or if it’s turned off?

The police state that the aim of this system is to enhance transparency in the process. If OTV verification cannot be conducted for any reason, the challan process can be halted, thereby preventing the issuance of incorrect challans. This is viewed as a significant improvement to make traffic management on Delhi’s roads more efficient and equitable.

In the capital, Delhi, the police have stepped up their crackdown on traffic rule violators. Recently, the Delhi Traffic Police launched a major campaign against wrong-side driving, issuing 7,249 challans and registering 72 FIRs in just one week. This action is being taken to reduce road accidents and improve public safety. Wrong-side driving has become a serious problem in many major cities, including Delhi.