Rawalpindi deploys drones to monitor traffic violations

Drones and cameras have been deployed in Rawalpindi to enforce traffic laws, with drones being initially used in crowded and high-traffic areas.

“Modern technology is being used to take action against lawbreakers,” said Rawalpindi Chief Technology Officer Farhan Aslam.

“Traffic wardens will take immediate action based on drone detection,” Farhan Aslam stated. “Underage driving, riding without helmets, and violations of one-way rules will not be tolerated,” the CTO emphasised.

“The goal of the traffic police is not merely to issue challans, but to save lives,” he said. Practical measures are underway to prevent accidents and ensure safe travel, CTO Rawalpindi concluded.

The e-challan system for traffic law violations was activated in Rawalpindi from November 22, with the automated ticketing mechanism now linked to the Safe City Command and Control Centre. Within merely four days, 600 challans were issued for a range of breaches of traffic regulations.

More than 2,000 cameras have been installed at 359 locations across the city. Additionally, 15 cameras have been deployed at entry and exit points. Public areas are being monitored through the camera network, with traffic management, traffic police performance evaluation, and surveillance of major roads all integrated into the system.

Initially, priority is being given to violations that pose the greatest risk to human life—such as riding motorcycles without helmets, failing to wear seatbelts, and using mobile phones while driving.