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Over 600 E-Challan Tickets Issued in First Four Days in Rawalpindi

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Rawalpindi – Rawalpindi Traffic Police has issued over 600 e-challan tickets for various traffic violations within the first four days of implementing the city’s new automated traffic ticketing system. The new regime is a core function of the newly integrated Safe City Command and Control Headquarters, aimed at enforcing traffic discipline and enhancing public safety.

The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Safe City Rawalpindi, Rana Abdul Wahab, announced the figures during a briefing to media persons, highlighting the immediate impact of the high-tech surveillance network. 

The e-challan system operates around the clock, automatically detecting violations and dispatching tickets to vehicle owners.

Advanced Surveillance for Traffic Enforcement

The enforcement drive is powered by a network of more than 2,100 smart cameras installed at 300 locations across the city and surrounding areas. This extensive setup is programmed to monitor and automatically issue e-tickets for 19 different traffic violations.

SSP Wahab explained that the initial phase of the crackdown focused on infractions deemed critical for road safety. The primary violations targeted in the first four days included:

  • Not wearing helmets on motorcycles.
  • Not wearing seat belts by drivers and passengers.
  • Using mobile phones while driving.

“In the initial phase, to protect precious human lives, the focus was on not wearing helmets on motorcycles, not wearing seat belts, and using mobile phones while driving,” SSP Wahab stated.

Beyond Traffic: Smog and Future Plans

The Safe City Command and Control Centre is not solely dedicated to traffic management. The SSP confirmed that the system is also assisting institutions with environmental monitoring, including surveillance regarding smog and air quality. Air quality index devices have been installed at 41 projects across the city, utilizing the Safe City infrastructure.

Regarding procedural fairness, the SSP assured citizens that they have a right to appeal. “If a citizen is dissatisfied with a challan, he has the right to appeal to the magistrate,” he said.

The Safe City project is expected to be fully operational in all tehsils of Rawalpindi by December 31, significantly expanding its scope for security surveillance and traffic management across the district.

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