Planning a Diwali 2026 Road Trip? Check These Things Before You Go
Diwali is a very popular time to go on a journey. Whether you’re going back home or visiting a new city, you can make your festive season extra special by going on a road trip.
However, to save yourself any trouble whilst on the move, you should ensure you’ve prepared your car beforehand. By checking your documents, any outstanding traffic fines, and ensuring your car is in good condition and your route is planned, you can avoid any issues.
Things to check before your Diwali 2026 road trip:
1. Any outstanding traffic challans
You can check your vehicle challan online using the MyMotor website. Follow these simple steps:
Visit the MyMotor Website ( https://www.mymotor.in/).
Click on ‘Challan Search and Pay’.
Enter your vehicle registration number, challan number, or Driving Licence number.
Complete the verification process.
View your challan details and payment status.
If you have any outstanding challans, follow the instructions provided to proceed with the payment. You can also use MyMotor for challan checking details and stay updated on your vehicle's challan status.
Tip: It’s best to check your challan a few days before you leave so you can view any outstanding fines and take the necessary action.
2. Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)
It’s important to ensure your Registration Certificate is accurate. Before leaving make sure you have the correct information and access to your RC deatils.
Make sure the following information is correct:
Vehicle Registration Number.
Vehicle Owner.
Vehicle Category and Fuel Type.
Any expiry dates.
Other information listed.
You can keep a hard copy or use an authorised platform such as DigiLocker or MyMotor RC details service to view your RC.
3. Car/Bike Insurance
Before you go on a long drive it’s important that your motor insurance is current. If your insurance has expired you could run into problems legally and financially.
Before your Diwali trip make sure:
Your insurance is still active.
Check the expiry date.
Ensure the details match your RC.
What coverage you have
Whether you have roadside assistance.
If your insurance is about to expire, make sure you renew it via mymotor's car and bike insurance service. You can also look into insurance services using MyMotor.
4. PUC Certificate
Your Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate shows that your vehicle has been tested for emissions and meets the required pollution standards.
Before leaving make sure:
Your certificate hasn’t expired.
If it has expired take your car to get tested.
Have the certificate readily available.
5. FASTag Balance
If you’re going on a road trip using any national highways make sure your FASTag is active and has a good balance.
If you have a low balance, or your tag isn’t activated, you’ll run into unnecessary issues at the tolls.
Before leaving make sure:
You have enough balance.
It’s linked to the correct vehicle.
It’s activated.
Top it up if needed.
Your payment account is easily accessible.
By doing a quick check you can avoid any issues with the highways.
6. Vehicle Inspection
As well as checking your documents, you should also check your vehicle. Doing a simple check can help you spot any issues before they cause you any hassle.
Check:
Tires – Check pressure, tread and spare tire.
Brakes – Ensure they work properly.
Oil – Check oil level and top up.
Coolant – Check coolant is at the right level.
Battery – Check for any issues.
Lights – Ensure headlights, indicators, brake lights and hazard lights work.
Wipers – Check wipers and windscreen washer.
Fuel – Top up your tank before you start driving on longer stretches of road with little fuel stations.
If your car needs servicing make sure to get it checked.
7. Plan your route and fuel stops
Diwali can be a busy time to travel and you may run into heavy traffic on the highways near popular spots.
To avoid any unnecessary delays, plan your route ahead.
Before leaving make sure:
You know what route you’ll be taking and how long it will take.
Check for any road closures and diversions.
Know where you can fill up.
Find EV charging stations if you have an electric vehicle.
Have an alternative route.
Plan breaks.
If you have an EV make sure you know where you can charge your car and plan your stops based on range.
8. Emergency items and important documents
Before setting off make sure you have easy access to your important documents.
Documents:
Driving Licence.
RC.
Valid Motor Insurance.
PUC.
FASTag (if required).
Emergency Items:
First aid, Spare tyre and basic tools, Torch, Phone charger and power bank, Water, Emergency contacts.
You can also store your supported documents digitally. MyMotor has GloveBox which uses DigiLocker to give you access to your supported documents. MyGarage can be used to store all your vehicle information.
9. Obey traffic laws
Whilst on your road trip you should always make sure you obey traffic laws. Even if there’s no traffic on the highway.
Make sure:
Stick to the speed limit.
Use your seatbelts and ask passengers to do the same.
Wear your helmet.
Don’t use your phone.
Don’t drive whilst under the influence.
Keep a safe distance.
Obey traffic lights and signs.
Don’t overtake unnecessarily.
Take breaks when you’re feeling tired. Safety should always come first.
Challan Check App for Android and iOS
The MyMotor challan check app works on Android and iOS. Enter a vehicle number to see challans, view RC details and pay a fine in the app.
State Challan Check Pages: Check Every State on Your Route
Challans are issued by the state where the violation happens, and a long trip can cross two or three. MyMotor has state pages for 28 states and 8 UTs, so you can check the state you start in, the one you drive through and the one you return from. Driving to Rajasthan? Open the echallan Rajasthan page and check by vehicle number.
How To Prepare For A Safe Diwali Road Trip
By preparing your car you can ensure you have a memorable road trip. By doing a challan check, checking your vehicle documents, checking your tires and planning your fuel stops, you can avoid any unnecessary issues.
Take a few minutes to check your car status before setting off this Diwali.
MyMotor can be used to check your challan details, view your vehicle information, look into insurance and manage your supported documents.
Plan ahead and obey traffic laws to have a safe and happy Diwali 2026!
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