Bengaluru, Aug. 29 -- Motorists across Bengaluru have rushed to settle long-pending traffic fines, resulting in the collection of nearly Rs.19 crore in just six days, thanks to a 50 per cent rebate scheme rolled out by the state government.

Between August 23 and 28, a total of 6,72,875 pending traffic challans were cleared through various digital and offline platforms, generating Rs.18,95,83,150 in revenue, according to a press release from the police department.

The concession was made effective via a government order dated August 21, 2025. The move is aimed at encouraging motorists to comply with traffic rules by offering temporary financial relief and reducing the burden of cumulative fines.

This is not the first time such a rebate ...