Panchkula, Jan. 11 -- The district traffic police have issued 152,435 challans in 2025, a sharp 65% increase over the 92,213 challans in 2024, and collected Rs.3,18,71,950 in fines during the year, revealed a data released by the traffic department.

The data shows that the biggest spike was recorded in document-related violations. Challans for driving without or with expired insurance jumped from 215 in 2024 to 24,324 in 2025, while pollution certificate violations rose steeply from 207 to 27,939.

Two-wheeler safety remained a major focus, with 64,419 riders fined for not wearing helmets, up from 57,877 in 2024. Cases of triple riding also climbed from 2,094 to 3,677.

Action against dangerous driving also intensified. Drunken driving c...