Authorities have begun a renewed crackdown on one-wheelers, warning motorcyclists that the practice is being closely monitored under the Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA) surveillance system.
In a public message, officials said cameras are operating around the clock, and any violation will lead to immediate action. Field force teams have also been alerted to respond where necessary.
One-wheeling, where a rider lifts the front wheel of a motorcycle while moving, is considered a dangerous stunt. Traffic police say it puts not only the rider at risk but also pedestrians and other motorists.
The warning urges riders to avoid risky behaviour and act responsibly on the roads. Officials say the aim is to prevent accidents and enforce traffic laws more strictly, especially in areas covered by Safe City cameras.
While enforcement has intensified, authorities have not specified how many cases have been registered in the current drive. However, they say monitoring is continuous, and violations are being recorded electronically.
A wider surveillance network
The crackdown forms part of the broader Safe City project, which uses cameras and digital systems to monitor traffic and public safety.
According to figures shared by the programme, the system is active in 41 cities and supported by 17,443 cameras. Officials say more than 12.6 million e-challans have been issued through the system so far.
The project also highlights other services linked to its network. It reports over 151 million calls handled through the 15 emergency helplines.
Authorities say more than 53,000 children have been reunited with their families, while 684,000 women have received assistance under various protection measures.
The data further shows 18,829 pieces of digital evidence collected, 725 free Wi-Fi points installed under the command and control model, and 202 panic buttons placed at different locations.
In addition, 111 LTE-A sites are said to support the communication infrastructure behind the system.
Officials also report that more than 3,500 members of minority communities have received security support, and over 2,500 blood arrangements have been facilitated through coordinated efforts.
Focus on compliance and prevention
Traffic officials say the action against one-wheeling is part of a broader effort to improve road safety using digital monitoring tools.
They say enforcement is not limited to stunts but covers speeding, signal violations and other traffic offences captured by cameras.
Authorities are urging riders, particularly young motorcyclists, to follow traffic rules and avoid risky displays on public roads.
They say the goal is simple: safer streets and fewer accidents, backed by technology that operates at all hours.
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