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Over Speeding fine on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Here is the breakdown of the current fines and speed limits as of 2026:

1. Fine Amounts

The penalty for speeding depends on the type of vehicle and whether it is a repeat offense.

Note: While the base fine in Maharashtra is sometimes listed as ₹1,000, specific enforcement on the Expressway often defaults to the ₹2,000 tier due to the "dangerous driving" nature of high-speed violations on this route.

2. Speed Limits by Section

The Expressway has different limits depending on the terrain. Be extra careful in the Ghats, as this is where most cameras are concentrated.

• Plain/Straight Sections: * 100 km/h for Cars.

  • 80 km/h for Heavy Vehicles.

• Ghat Sections (Lonavala/Khandala):

  • 60 km/h for Cars.

  • 40–50 km/h for Heavy Vehicles.

• Tunnels: Limits often drop to 80 km/h.

3. How the "37-Minute Rule" Works

In addition to spot-speed cameras (which catch your speed at a single point), the Highway Police also use Average Speed Measurement between the Khalapur and Urse toll plazas (a distance of about 50 km).

• If you cover this 50 km stretch in less than 37 minutes, the system calculates that your average speed was over 100 km/h.

• Even if you weren't caught by a camera, you will receive an auto-generated e-challan at the exit.

4. How to Check and Pay

If you suspect you've been fined, you can check your vehicle status on:

• Official Website: Maharashtra e-Challan Portal

• App: "MahaTrafficapp" (available on Android/iOS)

• WhatsApp: You may receive a notification on your registered mobile number.

Pro-tip: If you receive a fine for a speed like 62 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, you can try to dispute it on the Parivahan portal citing a "technical margin of error," though these disputes are rarely successful unless you have dashcam proof.

You can check for any speeding fines (e-challans) on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway using the following official portals.

1. Official Maharashtra e-Challan Portal

This is the state-specific portal for all traffic violations in Maharashtra.

• Website: mahatrafficechallan.gov.in

• What you need: * Vehicle Number (e.g., MH01AB1234)

  • Last 4 digits of Engine Number OR Chassis Number (found on your RC).

• Alternative: You can also enter the Challan Number if you received a text message.

2. Digital Traffic App (MahaTrafficapp)

The Maharashtra Highway Police has a dedicated mobile app for checking and paying fines on the go.

• Android/iOS: Search for "MahaTrafficapp" on the Play Store or App Store.

• Feature: You can view the evidence (photo/location) of the violation directly in the app.

3. Central Parivahan Portal

This is the national portal for all RTO-related fines across India.

• Website: echallan.parivahan.gov.in

• What you need: Challan Number, Vehicle Number, or Driving License Number.

Important Tips for the Expressway:

• Photo Evidence: On the official portal, you can usually click on the challan to see the actual photo of your car captured by the high-speed cameras.

• Payment Window: You should ideally pay within 15 days. If left unpaid for too long (usually 60-90 days), the challan may be sent to a Virtual Court, where you might have to pay a higher fine or appear digitally.

• Disputes: If you feel the fine is wrong (e.g., you weren't the one driving or the speed is incorrect), there is a "Grievance" or "Dispute" button on the Maharashtra portal where you can submit a complaint.

Common Fine Amount: For a car (LMV), the fine is typically ₹2,000 for the first offense of over-speeding.