Uttar Pradesh Reports Sharp Drop in Traffic Challans
UP Transport department said that 13,78,919 traffic rule violation cases recorded in 2025 compared to 17,58,930 in 2024
By AMIT KUMAR
Lucknow, January 2, 2026 — Uttar Pradesh reported nearly four lakh fewer challans in 2025 compared to previous year. While 17,58,930 challans were recorded in 2024, the number declined to 13,78,919 in 2025.
Based on these cases, an amount of approximately ₹454.49 crore was collected. “The Transport Department will further strengthen digital monitoring and awareness initiatives in 2026, beginning with the National Road Safety Month in January,” said the UP Transport department on Friday.
The department credited fewer challans to traffic awareness campaign. “In line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision to reduce road accidents, strict enforcement of traffic rules and regular awareness drives were undertaken across the state, resulting in comparatively fewer violations,” added the department.
According to data presented by officials during a review meeting, the highest number of challans in 2025—6,32,901—were issued for not wearing helmets. In addition, 14,535 driving licenses were suspended, while 1,33,189 challans were issued for seatbelt violations.
A notable decline was observed in over speeding cases, which reduced from 7,77,897 in the previous year to 3,30,171 in 2025. During the same period, 3,611 cases of drink and drive were registered, and 56,079 challans were issued for wrong-side driving.
“Enforcement action against commercial vehicles also continued throughout the year, with 54,923 cases of overloading recorded,” said the department.
Besides, 11,892 challans were issued for incorrect number plates, 1,226 for carrying passengers in goods vehicles, and 20,431 cases were registered for non-installation of speed limit devices in commercial vehicles. “Special checking drives resulted in 36,773 cases against unregistered e-rickshaws in April and 1,786 cases against inter-district overloaded goods vehicles,” added the department.
In May, 2025, 2,218 challans were issued against unauthorized passenger vehicles, while in June, 1,821 cases were registered for commercial use of private vehicles. In September, 6,832 challans were issued against violator vehicles from other states, and in October, 5,073 challans were issued against dumpers and trucks without number plates.
Officials stated that in 2026, the Transport Department will further intensify digital surveillance and awareness campaigns to reduce road accidents and ensure strict compliance with traffic rules.
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