Bengaluru sees ₹31.87 crore collection in traffic fines in 11 days under 50% rebate scheme

The Bengaluru traffic police department has collected ₹31.87 crore in just 11 days of issuing a 50 per cent discount on all pending traffic violations.

Published on: Sep 3, 2025, 08:42:20 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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Bengaluru’s motorists continued to respond enthusiastically to the state government’s 50 per cent traffic fine rebate initiative, with over ₹31.87 crore collected in just 11 days since the scheme began on August 23.

Bengaluru's traffic fine rebate scheme, launched on August 21, 2025, offers a 50% discount on pending fines. The scheme ends on September 12. (HT Photo)

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On day 11 alone, authorities recorded payments worth ₹3,00,25,350, clearing 1,07,432 pending traffic challans. This brings the cumulative total to a remarkable 11,32,991 violations resolved, a number that reflects growing civic responsibility among vehicle owners.

The concession, enabled through a government order issued on August 21, 2025, offers a temporary 50 per cent discount on pending traffic fines. The initiative not only provides financial relief to thousands of citizens but also encourages long-term compliance with traffic regulations.

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The Bengaluru Traffic Police extended gratitude to the public, stating: “Thank you citizens, for availing the 50% challan discount and responsibly clearing your challans. Citizens proving responsibility isn't just a word.”

This year’s rebate drive has already outpaced the 2023 campaign, which saw ₹5.6 crore collected through a similar discount offer. The current figures, with ₹31.87 crore collected in less than two weeks, highlight the increased reach and impact of the ongoing initiative.

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Payments can be made seamlessly through platforms such as the Karnataka State Police (KSP) app, the BTP ASTraM app, Karnataka One, Bangalore One, or in person at local traffic police stations and the Traffic Management Centre.

Authorities are urging all vehicle owners with pending fines to take advantage of the scheme before it concludes on September 12, 2025, emphasizing that large-scale rebates like this are rare and time-bound.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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

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