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How to check Over Speed Challan in Delhi

Here are the most reliable ways to check your status:

1. Via Delhi Traffic Police Website (Recommended)

This is the most direct way to check for notices issued specifically by the Delhi Traffic Police.

• Step 1: Visit the Delhi Traffic Police Pending Notice page.

• Step 2: Click on the 'Pending Notice' or 'Check Pending Notice' tab.

• Step 3: Enter your Vehicle Registration Number (e.g., DL1CXXXXXX).

• Step 4: Click 'Search Details'.5 You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number to verify and view the details of the violation, including the photo evidence of the overspeeding.

2. Via Parivahan Portal (National Portal)

This portal shows challans across all of India, including those issued by transport departments.

• Step 1: Go to  https://parivahan.gov.in/.

• Step 2: Click on 'Check Online Services' and select 'Check Challan Status'.

• Step 3: You can search using your Challan Number, Vehicle Number, or Driving License (DL) Number.

• Step 4: Enter the Captcha and click 'Get Details'.

3. Via Mobile Apps

If you prefer using your phone, two official apps are available:

• Tatpar Delhi Police App: Available on Android.11 Go to the "Traffic Notice Payment" section to see pending fines.

• mParivahan App: Available on both Android and iOS.12 You can add your vehicle details to track any active challans.

Important Details to Know

Note: If your challan is sent to a Virtual Court, you will need to visit the Virtual Courts Portal to pay it. This usually happens if the challan is not paid within the initial 60-day period.

In Delhi, speed limits are strictly enforced by an automated camera network. Following the 2021 revision by the Delhi Traffic Police (which remains the standard in 2026), the city is broadly divided into four speed zones based on road type.

Delhi Speed Limit Summary (for Cars/Two-Wheelers)

Specific Limits for Major Stretches

• 70 km/h (Cars only): NH-44 (Singhu Border to Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar), NH-48 (Parade Road to Gurgaon Border), DND Flyover, and Millennium Park to Gazipur Border (NH-9).

• 60 km/h: Most parts of the Ring Road and Outer Ring Road, Barapulla Nallah Road, and the Airport approach roads.

• 40 km/h: All loops of flyovers have a strict limit of 40 km/h. This is a common spot for speed cameras.

Pro-Tips to Avoid Challans

1. The 5% Rule: The Delhi Traffic Police typically allows a 5% tolerance. For example, in a 60 km/h zone, the camera usually triggers if you cross 63 km/h. However, it is safest to stay exactly at or below the limit.

2. Lane Discipline: On highways like NH-44, the right-most lane is often designated for overtaking or high speed. Heavy vehicles (buses/trucks) are restricted to 40 km/h and must stay in the left lanes.

3. Night Enforcement: Don't assume cameras are off at night. The high-speed interceptors and static cameras in Delhi are active 24/7 and use infrared for night captures.

Delhi has a vast network of Over Speed Violation Detection (OSVD) cameras. These are typically 3D radar-based cameras that can track multiple vehicles across all lanes simultaneously.

The following areas are known "hotspots" where cameras are permanently installed and very active as of 2026:

1. Major Highway & Expressway Traps

These stretches have the highest speed limits (70 km/h) but are the most heavily monitored.

• NH-44 (GT Karnal Road): Multiple cameras between Singhu Border and Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar.

• NH-24 / Meerut Expressway: Near the Yamuna Bridge (Akshardham stretch).

• DND Flyway: The straight stretch connecting Delhi and Noida.

• NH-48 (Delhi-Gurgaon Road): From Parade Road to the Gurgaon Border.

• Salimgarh Bypass: The stretch from ITO to Kashmere Gate.

2. Ring Road & Outer Ring Road (Crucial)

These roads have a general limit of 60 km/h. Cameras are often placed just before or after flyovers.

• Outer Ring Road:

  • Near Geeta Colony.

  • Near Panchsheel Park (Strict 30-50 km/h zone).

  • Near Wazirabad and Bhalaswa Dairy.

  • IIT Gate and Lado Sarai (Cameras here track both speed and red-light violations).

• Ring Road:

  • Moti Bagh to Dhaula Kuan stretch.

  • Sarai Kale Khan to Ashram.

  • Near Burari Flyover and Mukarba Chowk.

3. Internal Arterial Roads

• August Kranti Marg: Frequent mobile and fixed radar spots.

• Nelson Mandela Marg: Smooth road that often tempts drivers to overspeed.

• Palam Flyover / Dwarka Link Road: Near the airport approach.

• Barapulla Nallah Road: Cameras are active on the straight stretches between Sarai Kale Khan and INA.

How to Spot Them in Real-Time

While I can't provide a live GPS feed, most drivers in Delhi use these two methods for real-time alerts:

1. Google Maps / Waze: These apps now show "Speed Camera" icons (orange/blue circles) on the map. They will also give you an audio warning: "Speed camera reported ahead."

2. Radarbot App: This is a popular community-based app in Delhi that specifically alerts you to "Fixed Radars," "Mobile Traps," and even "Tunnel Cameras."

Summary of Limits to Remember

• Flyover Loops: Always 40 km/h.

• School/Hospital Zones: Usually 30 km/h.

• Night Driving: Cameras are infrared-enabled and work perfectly in the dark.