Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday officially unveiled the province’s new digital traffic enforcement platform, called “One App”, describing it as Pakistan’s first fully evidence-based system for managing traffic violations.
The initiative aims to improve transparency and accountability in traffic management. Under the system, e-challans will be issued with video evidence, ensuring that each violation is recorded and verifiable. Citizens will be able to scan a QR code on their challan to view the footage and details of their offence, giving them a clear and independent way to check the evidence.
Authorities said the platform will also make it easier for traffic personnel to perform on-the-spot checks. Officers can instantly verify identity cards, driving licences, vehicle ownership, fitness certificates, stolen vehicle records, and route permits. The app will also support digital enforcement against encroachments and environmental violations.
In addition to issuing e-challans, the system will provide access to FIR statuses and previous criminal records through a centralised database. Officials noted that the platform will reduce reliance on discretion, as enforcement will be based solely on verifiable digital evidence.
The next phase of the project will introduce a point-based penalty system for traffic offences. Serious violations may also result in FIRs being registered, officials added. Muhammad Waqas Nazir, a government spokesperson, said the initiative was designed to ensure fair and non-discriminatory enforcement across Punjab.
The Chief Minister emphasised that the “One App” system marks a major step forward in modernising traffic management in the province, offering citizens a clear and accountable framework for handling violations. The government hopes the platform will not only improve road safety but also build public trust in law enforcement practices.
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