Rawalpindi Traffic Police have issued more than 600 e-challan tickets in just four days under the city’s newly launched automated traffic ticketing system, officials said.
The new enforcement regime is part of the integrated Safe City Command and Control Headquarters, designed to improve traffic discipline and enhance public safety across Rawalpindi.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Safe City Rawalpindi, Rana Abdul Wahab, shared the initial figures during a media briefing noting that the system is active 24/7 and automatically detects violations before sending tickets to vehicle owners.
The crackdown is supported by a network of over 2,100 smart cameras installed at around 300 locations in the city and nearby areas. These cameras are programmed to monitor and generate e-challans for 19 different types of traffic violations.
According to SSP Wahab, the initial focus has been on high-risk offences that directly endanger lives, including:
- Motorcyclists not wearing helmets
- Drivers and passengers not wearing seat belts
- Use of mobile phones while driving
He said the priority in the early phase is “to protect precious human lives” by targeting these key violations.
The Safe City system is also being used beyond traffic enforcement. Authorities are utilizing the infrastructure to support environmental monitoring, including smog and air quality checks. Air Quality Index (AQI) devices have been installed at 41 locations across the city.
SSP Wahab added that citizens can challenge any ticket they believe is unfair. “If a citizen is dissatisfied with a challan, he has the right to appeal to the magistrate,” he stated.
