The traffic police have managed to recover over Rs 1 crore fine from motorists who had been sent e-challans for road safety violations. The department recently set up a call centre particular for the recovery and its operations kicked off on December 7.

In the past 24 days, officials said, 2,593 errant drivers have paid Rs 1,12,22,250. While this may be too small considering that the department has to collect Rs 317 crore against 29 lakh e-challans, officials called it a good beginning.