Bengaluru, August 22, 2025: The Karnataka government has launched a limited-period scheme offering a 50% discount on pending traffic violation fines to provide relief to vehicle owners. The initiative, detailed in an official order by Pushpa V S, Under-Secretary of the State Transport Department, is effective from August 23 to September 12, 2025, and applies to violations recorded under the police department’s e-challan system up to February 11, 2023.

This marks the second time the state has introduced such a concession, following a successful earlier scheme that saw significant recovery of pending fines. The current offer targets motorists with long-pending dues, encouraging them to clear penalties by paying only half the amount. For violations recorded after February 12, 2023, the government has indicated that a similar discount may be considered in 2026.

The Transport Department urges vehicle owners to take advantage of this window to settle their dues and avoid legal complications. Details on accessing the e-challan system and paying fines are available through official police and transport department portals.