Every day in India, thousands of challans are issued to those who break traffic rules. Some people pay the fine on the spot, while many challans are sent directly to the court. Such cases are often disposed of quickly and easily in Lok Adalat. If you too were looking for a chance to get your old traffic challan waived, then today i.e. on January 10, 2026, you can have this chance, because Lok Adalat Is going to be held.

How is the hearing conducted?

In fact, in Lok Adalat, such cases are settled at less cost and in less time, which otherwise would have taken a long time in the court. Here, in cases involving small traffic challans, sometimes the fine is waived off completely or the case is closed by charging a very small amount. Because of this, many people wait for Lok Adalat to settle their challans. This system saves both people’s time and money.

No relief in these cases

Lok Adalat hears challans for common traffic violations like riding without helmet, not wearing seat belt, wrong parking, breaking traffic signal, not having pollution certificate and lapse in insurance. In such cases, challans are often waived off or reduced, but in serious cases there is no relief. Cases like drunken driving, fatal driving, hit and run are not forgiven in Lok Adalat because these crimes fall in the serious category.

It is important to take these documents with you

Before going to Lok Adalat, you have to take a token, which decides the order of your hearing. Along with this, you should carry with you a copy of challan, vehicle registration, driving license, Aadhar card or voter ID. Because of these documents, your case is seen immediately and it takes less time. With proper preparation, you can easily get your old traffic challans settled.

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