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RTO fines worth ?11,331 crore remain unpaid across the country over the last five years; Uttar Pradesh leads the list; Nitin Gadkari informs Parliament.
Delhi: A large number of people in the country violate traffic rules, and many motorists fail to pay the fines (challans) issued by the RTO. According to data from the Union Ministry of Road Transport, a significant amount of fines has remained unpaid between January 2021 and July 2026.
Statistics presented in the Rajya Sabha reveal that Uttar Pradesh has the highest outstanding amount, totaling approximately ?11,331 crore. Delhi follows with an outstanding amount of around ?11,150 crore, while Tamil Nadu ranks third with ?3,601 crore in unpaid fines. The total outstanding fine amount across the country is estimated to be around ?43,000 crore.
Uttar Pradesh also leads in terms of e-challans; since 2021, the state has issued the highest number of challans—7.89 crore. It is followed by Tamil Nadu (6.37 crore), Delhi (4.71 crore), and Kerala (4.58 crore).
Responding in writing to a question raised by MP Sanjay Seth regarding these unpaid fines, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that the government has implemented the Central Motor Vehicles (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026, to address the mounting pile of unpaid penalties. Under these new rules, the driving licenses of individuals who violate traffic regulations five or more times within a year (starting January 2026) will be cancelled.
Responding to a question from MP Sudha Murty regarding the rising number of road accident fatalities, Gadkari noted that the government has increased fines and taken measures to improve roads and vehicles. However, he emphasized that human behavior remains the real and greatest challenge.
The issue of unpaid fines has significantly impacted government revenue. Consequently, the government has signaled its intention to implement strict rules and take stringent measures regarding the collection of fines and road safety.
Delhi: A large number of people in the country violate traffic rules, and many motorists fail to pay the fines (challans) issued by the RTO. According to data from the Union Ministry of Road Transport, a significant amount of fines has remained unpaid between January 2021 and July 2026.
Statistics presented in the Rajya Sabha reveal that Uttar Pradesh has the highest outstanding amount, totaling approximately ?11,331 crore. Delhi follows with an outstanding amount of around ?11,150 crore, while Tamil Nadu ranks third with ?3,601 crore in unpaid fines. The total outstanding fine amount across the country is estimated to be around ?43,000 crore.
Uttar Pradesh also leads in terms of e-challans; since 2021, the state has issued the highest number of challans—7.89 crore. It is followed by Tamil Nadu (6.37 crore), Delhi (4.71 crore), and Kerala (4.58 crore).
Responding in writing to a question raised by MP Sanjay Seth regarding these unpaid fines, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that the government has implemented the Central Motor Vehicles (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026, to address the mounting pile of unpaid penalties. Under these new rules, the driving licenses of individuals who violate traffic regulations five or more times within a year (starting January 2026) will be cancelled.
Responding to a question from MP Sudha Murty regarding the rising number of road accident fatalities, Gadkari noted that the government has increased fines and taken measures to improve roads and vehicles. However, he emphasized that human behavior remains the real and greatest challenge.
The issue of unpaid fines has significantly impacted government revenue. Consequently, the government has signaled its intention to implement strict rules and take stringent measures regarding the collection of fines and road safety.
Statistics presented in the Rajya Sabha reveal that Uttar Pradesh has the highest outstanding amount, totaling approximately ?11,331 crore. Delhi follows with an outstanding amount of around ?11,150 crore, while Tamil Nadu ranks third with ?3,601 crore in unpaid fines. The total outstanding fine amount across the country is estimated to be around ?43,000 crore.
Uttar Pradesh also leads in terms of e-challans; since 2021, the state has issued the highest number of challans—7.89 crore. It is followed by Tamil Nadu (6.37 crore), Delhi (4.71 crore), and Kerala (4.58 crore).
Responding in writing to a question raised by MP Sanjay Seth regarding these unpaid fines, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that the government has implemented the Central Motor Vehicles (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026, to address the mounting pile of unpaid penalties. Under these new rules, the driving licenses of individuals who violate traffic regulations five or more times within a year (starting January 2026) will be cancelled.
Responding to a question from MP Sudha Murty regarding the rising number of road accident fatalities, Gadkari noted that the government has increased fines and taken measures to improve roads and vehicles. However, he emphasized that human behavior remains the real and greatest challenge.
The issue of unpaid fines has significantly impacted government revenue. Consequently, the government has signaled its intention to implement strict rules and take stringent measures regarding the collection of fines and road safety.
