Patna: The Bihar government on Saturday settled more than 20,000 pending traffic e-challans across the state under its “One-Time Traffic Challan Settlement Scheme-2026”, collecting nearly Rs 5 crore through a special National Lok Adalat drive.
The initiative, organised by the Transport Department across all districts, saw large numbers of vehicle owners and drivers visit designated centres to resolve long-pending traffic violations.
Long Queues At Lok Adalat Centres
Special arrangements were made at district transport offices, court complexes and other designated locations to facilitate the settlement process.
Authorities established separate help desks, challan verification counters, digital payment centres and assistance booths to ensure quicker disposal of cases.
Officials said long queues were reported at several centres from early morning, with proceedings continuing throughout the day.
Under the scheme, motorists opting for lump-sum payment of pending challans were granted rebates of up to 50% on the total penalty amount.
Helmet And Seatbelt Violations Among Major Cases
According to officials, a substantial number of settled cases involved two-wheeler riders penalised for helmet violations.
Other major categories included failure to wear seatbelts, over-speeding and additional traffic infractions.
Raj Kumar said the scheme was introduced to provide relief to the public while simultaneously encouraging compliance with road safety norms.
He said the initiative had not only expedited disposal of pending cases but had also increased awareness regarding traffic regulations.
State Focuses On Road Safety
Raj Kumar said the government continued to prioritise road safety through awareness campaigns and technology-driven traffic management systems aimed at reducing road accidents.
He added that the department would continue implementing similar public welfare initiatives in future.
The Transport Department appealed to motorists to wear helmets and seatbelts and strictly adhere to prescribed speed limits.
Officials stressed that following traffic rules was not merely a legal obligation but essential for the safety of both drivers and the public.
