The city of Rawalpindi has taken a major step toward modernizing traffic enforcement with the formal activation of an automated e-challan system. This initiative, part of the broader Rawalpindi Safe City Project, became operational today, marking a significant shift in how traffic rules are enforced in the city.
How The New System Works
Under this new automated regime, surveillance cameras strategically installed on major roads and intersections will now actively capture images of vehicles that break traffic laws. The system is designed to be seamless and efficient. Upon recording a violation, the system automatically generates an e-challan, which includes the specific violation code and the captured image as evidence.
This electronic ticket is then sent directly to the registered owner of the vehicle. The recipient is legally required to deposit the stipulated fine within the given deadline. A senior police officer confirmed to The Express Tribune that the system is now fully active and integrated with the traffic management system at the Safe City Command and Control Centre.
Types of Violations Being Monitored
The Safe City cameras are programmed to detect a wide range of common traffic offenses. Drivers in Rawalpindi need to be extra cautious, as the system will now automatically record and fine them for several key violations.
The list of monitored infractions includes:
- Jumping red lights and traffic signal violations
- Riding motorcycles without wearing a helmet
- Using a mobile phone while driving
- Engaging in negligent or reckless driving
- Failing to wear a seatbelt
- Displaying illegal or non-standard number plates
- Making unauthorized lane violations
Consequences for Violators
The implementation of this system means there is virtually no escape for traffic violators. The process is fully automated, removing any element of human discretion or error at the point of issuance. The fine will be issued automatically and sent to the violator's home address, ensuring that the penalty reaches the responsible individual directly.
This move is expected to significantly improve traffic discipline in Rawalpindi, reduce accidents caused by common violations, and bring a new level of transparency and efficiency to the city's traffic management framework. Residents are advised to adhere strictly to traffic rules to avoid receiving an e-challan at their doorstep.
