E‑Challan Punjab: How to Check Traffic Fines Online — The Easy Way

Oct 16, 2025

E‑Challan Punjab

Getting a traffic ticket used to mean long queues, visits to traffic offices, and wasting half a day. But thanks to E‑Challan Punjab, things have changed. Now you can check and pay fines online — from your phone or laptop. Below I’ll walk you through what E‑Challan is, how to check your fines (especially in Lahore), how to pay, and why this system is a big deal.

What Is E‑Challan Punjab?

“E‑Challan” is basically a digital traffic ticket. In Punjab, the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) runs the system. Using cameras, sensors, and automatic number‑plate recognition (ANPR), the system detects traffic violations (signal jumping, over‑speeding, no helmet, etc.) and issues a challan (fine) to the vehicle owner.

This replaces the old paper challan system — the goal is to make things more transparent, fast, and fair.

How to Check Your E‑Challan Online in Punjab

Here’s a step-by-step on how to see if you have any pending fines:

Go to the official PSCA e‑Challan portal (for Punjab).
Enter one of these:
- Your vehicle registration number
- CNIC number
- Or sometimes even PSID (Payment Slip ID) or chassis number
Click Search / Check / Submit
You’ll see details: date, time, violation type, the fine amount, and status (paid/unpaid)

If you’re in Lahore, the system is integrated with Safe City cameras, so checking fines in Lahore is just the same — enter vehicle number or PSID in the Lahore‑enabled portal.

“E Challan Katna Ka Tarika” / How the E‑Challan Is Issued

When you violate a traffic rule (jump red light, overspeed, drive without helmet, improper lane usage, etc.), Safe City cameras or ANPR systems detect your vehicle.
The system logs your license plate, time, location, and violation.
An e‑challan is generated and linked with your vehicle / CNIC / PSID.
You get a notification (sometimes via SMS or email) or you check yourself using the portal.

Traffic Challan PSID Check

What’s PSID? PSID (Payment Slip Identification Number) is a unique code assigned to each challan. It helps you pay and track fines.

To check via PSID:

Go to the PSCA e‑challan portal
Choose the “PSID / Challan ID” option
Enter your PSID
You’ll see all fines linked to that PSID

This is useful if you have multiple violations or you got a slip with PSID printed on it.

How to Pay E‑Challan Online in Punjab

Paying is pretty simple. Use official channels so your transaction is recognized:

After checking your fines and finding your PSID / challan number, go to ePay Punjab or the PSCA e‑Challan website.
In the payment section, enter your vehicle number or PSID
Choose from payment methods:
- JazzCash
- EasyPaisa
- Credit/debit card or net banking
- Some banks (through their apps) support paying traffic fines.
Confirm payment and download/save the receipt as proof
The system marks your challan as cleared after successful payment

If online methods fail, you might also pay in person at designated bank branches using your PSID.

Features of Punjab Safe City / PSCA E‑Challan System

Automatic detection of violations via AI, cameras, ANPR systems.
Online check & payment from anywhere, 24/7 access.
PSID-based tracking for fines and payment → helps centralize records.
Notifications (SMS / email) when a fine is issued.
Transparency — less human discretion, digital records, fewer disputes.

Advantages of E‑Challan Punjab

No more queues — you don’t have to visit traffic offices just to check or pay fines.
Transparency — digital records reduce chances of bribery or manual errors.
Time-saving — check and pay from your phone/computer.
Instant status updating — your payment reflects quickly.
Better enforcement — violators are caught automatically; rule-breakers can’t slip away easily.
Convenience across Punjab — works in Lahore, Multan, Gujranwala, etc.

FAQs

Q: How can I check my e‑challan by vehicle number?
A: Go to PSCA’s e‑Challan portal, enter your vehicle plate (plus CNIC if asked), and click “Check / Search.”

Q: What if I don’t pay a challan?
A: You might face penalties, difficulty in renewing your vehicle token or license, or even impounding of vehicle. Lahore traffic police warn defaulters are being more strictly handled now.

Q: Can I check my challans using CNIC?
A: Yes, many districts allow searching by CNIC, which shows all vehicles under your name.

Q: Is e‑Challan payment safe?
A: Yes, as long as you use official portals (PSCA, ePay Punjab, bank apps). Always save your receipt.

Q: Can I reprint a lost challan?
A: Yes — using vehicle number / CNIC on the portal, find your challan and print it.

Q: What is PSID and where do I find it?
A: PSID is a unique code for each challan. It’s printed on the ticket you receive or shown on the e‑Challan portal. Use it when paying online or through bank branches.

Conclusion

E‑Challan Punjab is a big step toward modernizing traffic enforcement. No more long waits, no more unclear fines. You can check fines, pay online, and keep your record clean — all from your phone. Just make sure to use official portals, keep your receipts, and obey traffic rules