Settle Old Traffic Fines Easily: Step-by-Step Guide to Digital Lok Adalat from Home

February 14, 2026: Vehicle owners with pending traffic challans can now settle their fines conveniently through the Digital Traffic Lok Adalat Portal, eliminating the need for repeated court visits. The portal allows users to select a preferred court and time slot, and complete the settlement efficiently from home.

How the Digital Traffic Lok Adalat Portal Works
The portal enables users to view all pending challans for their vehicle by entering the vehicle number and an OTP sent to the registered mobile number. Once verified, the user can choose the desired court and time slot for settlement. On the selected date, the user visits the court, presents a receipt with a barcode, and pays the fine. The payment updates the challan status in real time.

Benefits of Using the Portal

• Faster Processing: Both citizens and administration benefit as pending challans are settled quickly.
• Real-Time Updates: Challan status updates immediately upon payment, unlike previous delays.
• Convenience: Users can choose a nearby court and a convenient time slot, avoiding multiple visits.

Step-by-Step Process to Settle Challans

1. Visit the official portal: traffic.delhipolice.gov.in/lokadalat
2. Enter your vehicle number and verification code, then click Search.
3. Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number and verify.
4. View all pending notices and challans, and select the one(s) you wish to settle.
5. Choose a nearby court and a convenient time slot.
6. Submit the undertaking, print the receipt, and save it for reference.

On the Day of Settlement

• Reach the chosen court on the scheduled date and time.
• Present the challan receipt to the Lok Adalat bench.
• Court staff will scan the barcode and collect the fine payment.
• Once completed, the challan settlement is updated instantly.

Conclusion: The Digital Traffic Lok Adalat portal simplifies the process of clearing traffic fines, saving time, reducing hassle, and ensuring real-time updates for vehicle owners.