Rawalpindi is on the verge of a traffic revolution as the City Traffic Police (CTP) prepares to launch the e-challan system starting January 1, 2025.
In this blog, we delve into the key features of Rawalpindi's e-challan system, the types of violations it targets, and how it promises to enhance safety and accountability.
What is the E-Challan System?
The E CHALLAN system automates traffic fine issuance using state-of-the-art cameras installed at strategic points across Rawalpindi. Modeled after similar systems in Punjab, the initiative integrates technology to:
Key Locations for Camera Surveillance:
Cameras have been installed at major junctions, including:
COD Chowk
Liaquat Bagh
Raja Bazaar
Chandni Chowk
Jinnah Park
Faizabad Metro Station
With 24/7 surveillance, the system ensures no violation goes unnoticed.
Traffic Violations and Fines
The e-challan system addresses a wide range of traffic offenses. Here’s a breakdown:
For Motorcyclists:
No Helmet: Rs. 1,500
Non-Compliant Number Plates: Rs. 2,000
Minor Riders: FIRs against guardians
For Cars:
Overspeeding or Wrong-Way Driving
Failure to Use Seat Belts
Tinted Windows
Non-Computerized Number Plates
With photographic evidence from the cameras, disputes over fines are expected to reduce significantly.
How the E-Challan System Works
- Detection: Safe City cameras capture violations.
- Fine Issuance: Violators receive e-challans via SMS and at their registered addresses.
- Transparency: All fines include photographic evidence to ensure fairness.
Benefits of the E-Challan System
The introduction of this system is a game-changer for Rawalpindi:
Transparency: Minimizes disputes over unjust fines.
Efficiency: Automates fine issuance, saving time for both authorities and citizens.
Safety: Encourages adherence to traffic rules, reducing accidents.
Crime Monitoring: Assists in identifying criminal activities.
What Lies Ahead?
As the Safe City project expands, more violations will come under its scope, and additional highways will be monitored. The initiative promises a safer and more regulated traffic system, setting a benchmark for other cities in Pakistan.
