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Bengaluru Offers 50% Rebate on Pending Traffic Fines From Aug. 23 to Sept. 12

Officials say the concession aims to boost compliance by enabling half‑price settlement via apps, police stations, Karnataka One portals.

With prior similar initiatives of announcing 50 per cent discounts on traffic fines yielding significant responses, this is a chance for motorists to clear their records affordably in Bengaluru. (HT Photo)
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Overview

  • The Karnataka government issued the order for a 50% concession on unpaid e‑challan fines, with Bengaluru Traffic Police confirming the August 23–September 12 window.
  • Eligible motorists can settle outstanding challans by paying half the original amount during the limited period.
  • Payments are accepted through the KSP app, the BTP ASTraM app, the Traffic Management Centre, traffic police stations using vehicle registration numbers, and the Karnataka One/Bangalore One portals.
  • Authorities urge vehicle owners to check for pending challans by registration number and use the window to clear records and avoid potential legal action.
  • Past drives saw strong response, including 52 lakh cases settled and about Rs 152 crore collected in an early 2023 statewide phase, with Bengaluru previously reporting Rs 5.6 crore collected and over 2 lakh violations cleared.