The Punjab government has introduced the e challan system in Rawalpindi as part of its plan to improve traffic management and promote safer roads. This system uses digital cameras installed at key intersections to monitor traffic around the clock. When a violation is recorded the challan is issued automatically and sent to the vehicle owner. This is meant to reduce manual enforcement and encourage drivers to follow the rules more responsibly.
High quality cameras have been set up across important roads and signals in Rawalpindi. These cameras detect violations such as signal jumping over speeding wrong lane driving and riding a motorcycle without a helmet. After the violation is confirmed a digital challan is generated and delivered to the address linked to the vehicle registration. This makes the process clear and reduces the chances of arguments or unfair penalties. The new system also connects to a modern control room that monitors traffic in real time. The control room staff can track congestion accident spots and emergency situations more quickly. This is expected to improve both traffic discipline and response time during incidents.
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Drivers in Rawalpindi will now need to be more careful on the road. Since the cameras record violations automatically there is no space for negotiation or ignoring the rules. The best way to avoid fines is to follow traffic laws and drive responsibly. Wearing helmets stopping at red lights and staying in the correct lane will be necessary to avoid challans. The government has said that the purpose of this system is not to punish people but to make travel safer and smoother for everyone. Better discipline on the roads reduces accidents saves time and helps protect lives.
