India, Oct. 13 -- Vehicle owners in India can check and pay traffic fines online without visiting a traffic police office. The government's electronic challan system allows vehicle owners to look up outstanding fines, make payments, and retrieve receipts through an official portal.

A traffic challan is a notice issued for a traffic violation, such as speeding, jumping a red light, or driving without the required documents.

Before paying a fine, motorists should check the violation details and amount to ensure the challan is correct.

The official website for checking and paying electronic traffic challans is the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' eChallan portal.

The portal provides facilities to check challan status, pay outstan...