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How Many Traffic Challans Can Be Issued in a Day? Know the Rules!
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News18•21-09-2026, 11:59
How Many Traffic Challans Can Be Issued in a Day? Know the Rules!
- •Many are unaware how many times a traffic challan can be issued for the same offense to the same person in a single day.
- •The rule for issuing multiple challans varies depending on the specific traffic violation.
- •For certain violations like overspeeding and not wearing a seat belt, multiple challans can be issued on the same day.
- •If a challan is issued for not wearing a helmet, a second challan for the same reason is generally not issued on the same day.
- •The belief that only one challan will be issued per day for a specific offense is incorrect for all types of violations.
Key Questions Answered
Yes, contrary to the common belief that only one challan can be issued per day, multiple challans can be issued for certain repeated traffic violations under the Motor Vehicles Act.
If a driver is caught driving above the prescribed speed limit and receives a challan, another challan can still be issued later the same day if they continue to overspeed.
No, if a person is issued a challan for riding a bike without a helmet, another challan is typically not issued for that same reason on the same day.
