New Delhi, May 20 -- Despite strict regulations and hefty fines, chaotic traffic and rule violations remain largely unchanged. As per a report titled "The Great Indian Challan Crisis", in 2024 alone, Rs 12,000 crore worth of traffic fines were issued, with a staggering Rs 9,000 crore still unpaid. Over eight crore challans were issued last year, roughly one for every second vehicle on the road.

The report highlights more than just numbers; it sheds light on a troubling cultural trend where traffic violations have become the new normal rather than the exception. The Ministry of Road Transport has confirmed this figure.

According to report, Gurugram issued approximately 4,500 challans daily while Noida issued over Rs 3 lakh in challans in...