RAWALPINDI: In the first four days of the e-challan system’s implementation in Rawalpindi, authorities have issued 600 tickets for various traffic violations. The system, integrated with the Safe City Command and Control, monitors traffic through over 2,100 surveillance cameras installed across more than 300 locations in the city.
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Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Safe City Rawalpindi, Rana Abdul Wahab, said the cameras track 19 types of traffic violations and automatically generate e-challans. Initial monitoring focused on key safety violations, including not wearing helmets on motorcycles, failure to use seat belts, and mobile phone use while driving.
The Safe City project also monitors air quality. Devices installed at 41 different locations provide data to support institutions in managing air pollution and smog, alongside traffic surveillance. SSP Wahab said the system will be fully operational across all tehsils of Rawalpindi by December 31.
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In addition to regular traffic monitoring, the e-challan system covers alternative routes around construction sites, such as Kacheri Chowk, ensuring comprehensive surveillance. Authorities are also sending challans for violations dating back to August, highlighting the 24-hour operational capacity of the system.
SSP Wahab emphasized that traffic police are the primary custodians of traffic regulation. Citizens dissatisfied with a challan can appeal to the magistrate. He also mentioned plans to improve road infrastructure and install panic buttons throughout the city to enhance emergency response and citizen safety.
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The introduction of the e-challan system aims to improve road safety, reduce traffic violations, and ensure accountability. Officials hope that continuous monitoring, coupled with public awareness, will encourage compliance with traffic rules and protect lives on Rawalpindi’s roads.