UP govt’s traffic awareness mantra proves effective, nearly 4 lakh fewer challans compared to last year

Uttar Pradesh Transport Department’s year-long road safety and traffic awareness campaigns’ result is clearly visible in the significant reduction in traffic rule violations. Compared to the previous year, nearly four lakh fewer challans were issued in 2025, reflecting increased public awareness towards road safety and traffic discipline.

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 Rs 454.49 crore was collected.

Advertisement

Continuing this momentum, the Transport Department will further strengthen digital monitoring and awareness initiatives in 2026, beginning with the National Road Safety Month starting from January 1.

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 overspeeding 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. Apart from this, 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.

In May, 2,218 challans were issued against unauthorised 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. As part of the National Road Safety Month beginning on January 1, the department, in coordination with the Police, Public Works Department, Health and Medical Department, and Information Department, is conducting statewide road safety awareness programmes along with intensive checking drives.

To enhance awareness among two-wheeler riders, the No Helmet No Fuel campaign is being implemented throughout the month. Special vigilance is being maintained at identified black spots and high-risk zones, while road safety messages are being widely disseminated with the support of the Information Department, alongside awareness programmes in schools and colleges.