Delhi Police is now going digital to catch traffic offenders

Beware! The Delhi Police is now going digital to catch traffic offenders. In its latest move, the traffic police officers have been told to install a digital device on the windscreen of their cars that will not only capture violations on streets but will also record the area and timing of the offence.

Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Muktesh Chander has already installed the equipment in his car and has challaned more than 500 people so far.

“My official car is equipped with this unique technology. This is not new but a better way to get evidence of the offence.

The software is connected with the GPS so that it also provides details such as location, date, time, and speed of the car. The camera has also got audio-recording facility so that it helps in recalling details,

According to special commissioner, the camera captures footage of every vehicle running in front of the car. If an official wants to record any specific vehicle, focus of the camera changes. After the complete recording, a team analyses the footage and sends notice to the vehicle owners on the basis of the registration number.

 “So far, 500 challans have been issued using the technology.

We are in the process of installing this technology in every car used in the traffic department. I have also told my officers to install this equipment. The cost of the camera is between Rs.10,000 to 15,000,” Chander said.

In some cases, the traffic police have also sent a special message to the concerned department whose vehicle was found violating rules.

For example, recently a redcoloured Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus was found polluting the air badly. A traffic staff informed the DTC control room and also a challan was issued on the basis of the footage. Evidence was also shared with the DTC for action, official added.