Karnataka announces 50% discount on all pending traffic fines; offer till Feb 11

The Karnataka government has decided to offer a 50 per cent discount to residents across the state on all pending traffic violation fines in a one-time settlement, valid till February 11.

Published on: Feb 3, 2023, 10:38:33 IST

By Yamini C S

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In good news for commuters in Karnataka, the state's traffic police department on Thursday decided to slash pending traffic violation fines by 50 per cent. Residents who have pending traffic challans can now pay half the amount incurred after discount in a one-time settlement. The offer is valid till February 11.

Around ₹530 crore is due from traffic violators across the state. (HT FILE PHOTO FOR REPRESENTATIONAL PURPOSE ONLY)

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Those in Bengaluru can visit local traffic police stations to pay their fines or go on the Bengaluru traffic police website: https://bangaloretrafficpolice.gov.in, whereas those outside of Bengaluru can visit KarnatakaOne centres or nearest police stations to pay their penalties.

The state government came to the decision during a meeting held last week with Justice B Veerappa, who is the executive chairman of the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority. Officials at the meeting resolved to “request the Transport Department to take steps at the earliest and report compliance in order to ensure access to justice for all”.

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Violators across Karnataka owe the traffic police department around ₹530 crore penalty fees, of which ₹500 crore is due to come from state capital Bengaluru, a senior IPS officer told The Times of India.

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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

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