Patna: The Bihar Transport Department has recorded a 45% increase in traffic challans during December 2025 and January 2026 compared with the average of the previous eight months, officials said. The surge comes as the state intensifies enforcement measures through digital monitoring systems and handheld devices.
More than 1.48 lakh challans were issued over the two-month period, generating fines exceeding Rs 90 crore. Between April and November 2025, the state recorded an average of around 43,000 challans per month. That figure has now risen to approximately 62,000 per month following the expanded use of digital surveillance and technology-driven enforcement.
Departmental data shows that from April 2025 to date, a total of 4,97,131 challans have been issued across Bihar, amounting to Rs 301.28 crore in penalties. Of this, Rs 115.23 crore has already been deposited in the state treasury. Officials said the increase reflects improved monitoring and stronger compliance mechanisms.
Bhabhua district in Kaimur reported the highest enforcement figures, with 30,833 challans generating Rs 12.16 crore in fines. More than Rs 10 crore has already been recovered. Other districts with significant enforcement include Gopalganj (23,308 challans; Rs 4.84 crore), Gaya (16,038 challans; Rs 4.74 crore) and Nawada (9,063 challans; Rs 1.80 crore).
Transport minister Shrawon Kumar said the government plans to install high-tech cameras at 138 identified locations under the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS). The cameras will automatically detect violations such as over-speeding, red-light jumping, riding without helmets and triple riding, and issue real-time e-challans.
Kumar said the department’s primary objective is to strengthen road safety rather than increase revenue. He added that digital enforcement has made the challan process more transparent and reduced the scope for corruption, while stricter compliance is expected to help reduce accidents, traffic congestion and pollution across the state.
