50% rebate offer on traffic fines in Karnataka to be extended for two more weeks

The Karnataka State Legal Services Authority has requested the state government to extend the 50 per cent discount offer on all traffic violation fees for two more weeks as cash inflow comes in.

Published on: Feb 15, 2023, 15:09:55 IST

By Yamini C S

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In good news for commuters, the Karnataka traffic police department may extend the 50 per cent rebate offer on all traffic violation fees for two more weeks, according to the executive chairman of the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA), Justice B Veerappa.

The 50 per cent discount offer was implemented on February 2, to be valid only till February 11. (HT Photo)

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The 50 per cent discount offer was implemented on February 2, to be valid only till February 11. The KSLSA has however requested the state government to extend the discount offer for two more weeks after a record 64,13,608 cases were settled in the Lok Adalat on Saturday, of which 52,11,424 were traffic challan cases from across Karnataka.

A fine amount of more than ₹152 crore was collected, news agency PTI reported Tuesday. Violators across the state owe the traffic police department around ₹530 crore penalty fees, of which ₹500 crore is due from state capital Bengaluru.

READ | Bengaluru traffic dept collects ₹5.6 cr after 50% discount offer on penalties: Report

Bengaluru residents can pay their outstanding penalty fines at local traffic police stations and Bangalore One centres or go on the Bengaluru traffic police website: https://bangaloretrafficpolice.gov.in, whereas those outside of Bengaluru can visit Karnataka One centres or nearest police stations to pay their penalties.

Citizens will soon be able to pay fines through insurance firms as well, M A Saleem, the special commissioner for Bengaluru Traffic Police told Hindustan Times earlier this month.

(With PTI inputs)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More