State collects ₹80cr in fines through e-detection system
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Patna: A penalty totalling Rs 80 crore has been levied on 1,50,000 vehicles found operating without valid documentation, including fitness certificates, insurance and pollution control certificates, across the state. The fines were collected through the newly implemented e-detection system from Aug 7, 2024 to April 7, 2025, as vehicles passed through various toll plazas across the state.
The e-detection system aims to improve road safety by curbing the operation of unfit vehicles on national highways (NHs). It helps to reduce road accidents by automatically issuing e-challans to vehicles lacking the necessary documents.
Transport secretary Sanjay Kumar Agarwal said automated e-challans are now generated at 31 toll plazas when vehicles fail to meet fitness, insurance and pollution requirements.
"This system has been implemented to enhance road safety and reduce pollution. The e-detection mechanism ensures stringent enforcement against non-compliant vehicles, contributing to accident reduction and improved traffic flow. Vehicles that fail fitness assessments pose increased accident risks. The e-detection system's primary function is to identify and restrict such vehicles from operating. Removing unfit vehicles from roads will decrease accidents resulting from mechanical failures," Agarwal said.
He added, "Having valid vehicle insurance is crucial for road safety and simplifies the compensation process in case of any mishap. Insured vehicle owners and third parties receive financial assistance in the event of an accident. With insurance, vehicle owners face fewer legal hassles."
The secretary urged all vehicle owners to ensure their documents are updated and to renew fitness, insurance, and pollution certificates regularly to avoid penalties.
Over the nine-month period, the highest number of e-challans – around 26,000 vehicles amounting to approximately Rs 12 crore – was issued at Kulhariya toll plaza. The second highest was recorded at Parsoni Khem toll plaza, where over 15,000 vehicles were fined Rs 10 crore. Significant numbers of e-challans were also issued at Saokla, Didarganj and Hariyabara toll plazas.
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