New Traffic Rules in Tamil Nadu: List of Rules and Fines for Violations

Click here to download the ACKO app from Google Play Store or App Store

Log in using your registered mobile number or email ID

Go to ‘Discover’ section and click on ‘Pay Traffic challans’

Enter your vehicle registration number before hitting the search button

The next step will take you to an overview of all your challans - both pending and paid

Locate the ‘Check Challan’ button at the top of the screen. Alternatively, you can also click on the floating challan widget on the screen

Next, enter your vehicle registration number 

Click on ‘check your pending challan’ and get to know the status of your challan both pending and paid

Fasten your seatbelts when driving a car or four-wheeler. It is an important safety rule that can save your life in case of an accident. Not adhering to this rule may attract Tamil Nadu e-challan.

Do not overspeed when driving, as it could lead to loss of control, resulting in an accident. Overspeeding can lead to severe accidents. Flouting this rule can result in hefty traffic fines in Tamil Nadu.

Never drive a vehicle when under the influence. It can be fatal to you and other road users. Do not get behind the wheel if you are in an inebriated state. Not following this rule can attract harsh penalties.

Drive a vehicle only if you are qualified to do so and hold all the necessary driver-related documents. You may be asked to produce those documents during an inspection. Failing to produce those documents can lead to hefty traffic fines.

Follow lane discipline when driving a car or any other vehicle. Do not drive in a zig-zag pattern, do not change lanes without indication, and always drive in the correct lane. Disregarding this rule can result in Tamil Nadu traffic challans.

Wear a proper head protective gear (helmet) when riding a two-wheeler. It can save you from severe head injuries in case of a crash. Ignoring this rule can result in hefty traffic fines.

Do not ride your bike/scooter/moped with more than one passenger (pillion). Overloading of two-wheelers can lead to loss of control and cause accidents. Flouting this rule can result in Tamil Nadu Traffic Police fines.

Never overspeed, ride aggressively and get involved in road racing while riding a two-wheeler. Doing so can endanger other road users’ safety and cause accidents. You can face severe penalties for disregarding this rule.

Do not ride your two-wheeler without valid insurance (at least third-party). Riding an uninsured vehicle is illegal and can result in harsh penalties in Tamil Nadu.

Carry the vehicle and driver-related documents whenever you ride your two-wheeler. The authorities may ask for those documents during a general inspection and you should be able to produce them. Failure to do so can result in traffic fines.