# Check Traffic Challan by SMS in India — Helpline Numbers 2025
If you prefer SMS or a phone call over websites, you can check your challan status through traffic police helplines. Here are the methods.
National Traffic Helpline
Dial 1033 — National highway accident and traffic helpline. Not for challan lookup but for emergencies and complaints.State-Specific Helplines
For Mumbai specifically, SMS your vehicle number to 56070 and you will receive a reply with your pending challan count and total amount.
Email Inquiry
Most state traffic police have email IDs for challan disputes:
- Delhi: trafficpolice@delhipolice.nic.in
- Mumbai: mumbaitraffic@mahapolice.gov.in
Quickest Method: Online
Despite the helplines, the fastest way to check your challan is online at echallan.parivahan.gov.in — instant results, no hold music.
Check and pay your challan via LearnDrive — ₹49 service fee, 4-hour clearance.
Summary
SMS to 56070 works for Mumbai. For other states, use the helpline or — faster — the Parivahan portal directly.