Hyderabad, Dec. 1 -- In what could be news of relief for violators, the nationwide Lok Adalat, scheduled in the second week of December, could resolve pending traffic challans by offering a discount between 50 percent and 100 percent.

It would also allow violators to permanently close the case against them with no future hearings.

Violations eligible for settlements

Driving without a helmet or seatbelt

Jumping red signals

Normal overspeeding

Wrong parking

Missing or expired PUC

Driving without a valid licence

Missing number plates or incomplete fitness certificate

Incorrectly issued challans

Old pending e-challans

However, the waiver will not apply to serious violations such as drunk driving, hit-and-run, dangerous driving, an...