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The Hindu
an hour ago
- The Hindu
Karnataka: State police chief asks personnel to refrain from random vehicle checks
The new State police chief, M.A. Saleem, on Saturday, issued directions to police personnel across the State to refrain from random vehicle checks without valid reasons. In the circular issued on Saturday, May 31, he cited two cases - a toddler being killed and a couple injured while trying to avoid random checks by traffic police in Mandya on May 26 and another incident from Davangere where a constable was mowed down by a speeding goods vehicle in an attempt to skip being caught during a random check on May 13. He said in both incidents, traffic police had failed to take preventive and precautionary measures during checks endangering their own personal safety and also safety of motorists. Mr. Saleem directed the traffic police to check only if they come across visible violations and refrain from confronting and trying to stop vehicles moving fast. He directed the officials on traffic duty not to stop speeding vehicles on highways and, in case of inspection drives, to 'use reflective rubber cones 100-150 metres away, so the vehicles have ample time to slow down'. He also barred the use of zigzag barricades for enforcement, pulling the rider or pillion rider from the bike while they are on it or taking away the vehicle keys. He also directed the law and order policemen to try and limit holding nakabandi on highways and to use the help of traffic policemen wherever needed. Traffic policemen are required to wear reflective jackets during checks and use LED batons in the evenings and nights, he further said. 'Body worn cameras should be compulsorily worn during physical vehicle inspection, and the special drives should be carried in the well lit areas,' Mr. Saleem added. Referring to contactless enforcement, Mr. Saleem directed the traffic policemen not to chase vehicles violating norms but to note down the registration numbers and inform the necessary control rooms. In zones where traffic management centres of Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS) are established, he advised the policemen to use contactless enforcement through ITMS.
India Gazette
14 hours ago
- Climate
- India Gazette
Monsoon ready: Delhi Traffic Police gears up with ground action and tech integration
By Anamika Tiwari New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): As Delhi braces for the upcoming monsoon season, the Delhi Traffic Police have rolled out a proactive strategy to tackle long-standing issues of waterlogging, traffic congestion, and road safety. With multiple city agencies coming together, the police are strengthening their preparedness across all fronts. 'We are trying to do much better this year than before,' said Shashank Jaiswal, DCP Traffic Headquarters, while outlining the department's detailed monsoon plan and city-wide initiatives. According to Jaiswal, last year's waterlogging trouble spots have been thoroughly identified, and ground teams, along with officers, are actively inspecting these locations for potential risk. The department is working in close coordination with key civic agencies such as the PWD and NDMC. Letters have already been sent to all concerned authorities to initiate joint preparations well ahead of the rains. This year, the focus is not just on response but on early identification and coordinated prevention. Jaiswal also highlighted the challenge of accident blackspots across the city, calling it a variable issue. 'Some areas witness frequent accidents, while others are prone to fatal ones. We try to eliminate the root causes. For example, if a pedestrian crossing is missing, we collaborate with the relevant agencies to resolve it,' he said. While there isn't a fixed number of blackspots, the Traffic Engineering Department and the Road Safety Department are monitoring them regularly. The team also responds to public complaints and emergency calls in real time to resolve emerging safety issues. To ease congestion in the capital, the Delhi Traffic Police are counting on the upcoming rollout of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS). 'This system will help reduce the amount of time vehicles spend at red lights by adjusting signal timing based on real-time traffic flow. We're also looking at improving road safety by ensuring clear lines of sight at intersections to prevent accidents,' Jaiswal said. When asked about accountability and internal discipline, Jaiswal affirmed a strict approach. 'Whenever there are complaints against any official, we take strict action. At the same time, we also motivate our staff to avoid such behaviour. In serious cases, we proceed with dismissals,' he said, emphasising that integrity remains a top priority. 'We've deployed motorcycles for faster response, and our control room is constantly monitoring traffic jams in coordination with field teams to resolve them quickly,' the DCP said. Recognising the pressures of field duty, the department is also prioritising the well-being of its personnel. Yoga sessions and counselling are now part of the routine to keep staff mentally and physically fit. 'We're also running regular training programs to improve their skills and readiness,' Jaiswal said. As the city prepares for the monsoon, the Delhi Traffic Police's comprehensive approach, from infrastructure mapping and tech integration to staff welfare, aims to make commutes safer and smoother. Commuters are advised to stay updated with traffic advisories and plan their journeys accordingly. (ANI)
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
ITMS not so intelligent? System yields bizzare woes & commuters unaware of traffic violations
Bhopal: The workings and internal logic of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) seem to be uneven at best and amusing at worst as TOI encountered absurd cases when it followed up on the implementation of the system. Neither authorities nor residents are aware of how to address or settle these matters. Jagannath, a resident of Bhopal and registered owner of a motorcycle purchased in May 2017, was identified as the top repeat offender for traffic rule violations in the city. According to data from challans issued through the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) cameras, a staggering 98 e-challans were issued against his bike registration number, making it the highest among 22 repeat offenders tracked by the traffic police. Interestingly, Jagannath may not even be aware of these violations. When TOI attempted to contact the mobile number linked to the vehicle's registration details, it turned out to belong to a motorcycle showroom's service centre executive. In light of this, the traffic police have now sent official notices via post to all 22 repeat offenders based on the addresses linked to their vehicle registrations. These individuals will be summoned and required to clear their outstanding fines within a stipulated time. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo If they do not settle the matter during the time period, traffic police will present their cases before the court. Ashish More, a BMC employee, picked up the call when TOI called the number mentioned against his father Narayan More's scooter details. 60 e-challans are pending against the scooter. Ashish told TOI that his father died around three years back and the scooter remains parked at home. ITMS officials maintained that they do send an SMS to the violators informing them about the e-challans on their mobile number registered at the RTO. But most of the people against whom e-challans were issued denied receiving any message. When TOI called the number linked to Jagannath's bike's registration number, an executive named Amit working at the service centre of an automobile showroom in Rohit Nagar picked up the call. He told TOI that it is the official mobile number of the service centre. When TOI informed him that 98 e-challans were issued on the vehicle linked to his number, he was shocked. He explained that at the time of registration of the bike, many times due to problems in linking the customer's mobile number on the transport department portal, the showroom staff feeds the official number of the showroom. He denied having any details about Jagannath. He admitted that he received e-challans for other customers too and informed them to pay the same. He said that he informed the transport office here to change the linked numbers of the customers to their own. Shabbir Khan, a security guard, previously owned the motorcycle against which 97 e-challans issued through the ITMS are pending. He told TOI that he hails from Bhopal but presently resides and works in Hoshangabad. He said that his father, Mohammed Khan, who lives near Narmada Bhawan, works as a contractor. He used the bike against which the e-challans were issued. He said that they already sold the said bike two years back as it was in poor condition. Vasudev Dhuria, an electrician in a govt department on a contractual basis, told TOI that he resides at 5-number stop and owns a keypad mobile phone. He owns the scooter against which around 66 e-challans were issued through ITMS and are pending for payment. He admitted to receiving the e-challan notice only once in the past, but it got misplaced at his home. He admitted that he rarely wore a helmet in the past but now wears it regularly. He said that his scooter is 5 years old and is also used by his office colleagues. He added that once he receives the notice, he would now approach the traffic police. When TOI called the number linked with Bhagwat Prasad Khandelwal's two-wheeler registration details, a woman picked up the call and said, 'wrong number' before disconnecting. Similarly, a number linked to Veena Choudhary's vehicle registration details was picked up by a grocery store owner in Bag Sewania. He denied having the vehicle mentioned in the list. Some numbers were not working. Traffic police are now cracking down on repeat offenders who accumulated multiple unpaid e-challans. A senior traffic cop said that in many cases, the total amount of pending e-challans could be more and even double or triple the value of the vehicle. But they should approach the police to settle the matter. In the absence of payment, they cannot transfer their vehicle to any other person. He said that very few people care to check through the MPOnline portal whether any e-challan was issued against their vehicle for violating any of the traffic rules. ITMS puts up e-challan on MP Online informing the violators about the penalty imposed on them for traffic rule violation as recorded in their camera. Additional DCP Basant Koul said that a list of 22 such individuals, identified through the ITMS, was compiled. Notices were dispatched to these habitual violators at the addresses linked to their vehicle registration details. If the outstanding fines are not settled within the stipulated timeframe, the traffic police will initiate appropriate legal action through the courts.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
TGiCCC and IMD join forces to bolster monsoon preparedness in Hyderabad
In a move to enhance the city's monsoon preparedness and integrate meteorological intelligence into the city's emergency management ecosystem, a coordination meeting was held at the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre (TGiCCC), here on Thursday. The session was chaired by TGiCCC Director and former IPS officer V.B. Kamalasan Reddy and brought together key stakeholders, including officials from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The focus of the meeting was to integrate meteorological intelligence into the city's emergency management ecosystem. Discussions were held on syncing IMD data with systems already in place at TGiCCC, such as the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS), Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), Public Addressing Systems, and Variable Message Display Boards. Head of the IMD Hyderabad centre K. Nagaratna and her team presented an in-depth overview of the department's forecasting systems. She detailed the various forecasting models, from nowcast to long-range predictions, and pushed the use of cutting-edge tools such as Doppler weather radar imaging, satellite data, numerical weather models, and GIS-based special imaging. A technical review of the surveillance infrastructure, especially the types and specifications of cameras in use, was also conducted, aimed at ensuring full operational efficiency during heavy rains. The panel revisited rainfall patterns over the last 10 years and examined trends linked to both extreme precipitation events and temperature fluctuations, including cold and heat waves. The need for timely dissemination of alerts via multiple channels, notably the SACHET mobile application, was strongly emphasised to keep both officials and the public informed. The meeting concluded with a call for a multi-departmental, tech-enabled response plan backed by robust meteorological data that is critical to navigating the challenges of the monsoon season in Hyderabad.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
In just 4.5 mths, over 14 lakh traffic challans issued to car drivers
Car drivers have emerged as the top traffic violators in the national capital this year, according to data released by Delhi Police. Between Jan 1 and May 15, as many as 14,11,801 car drivers were issued challans for flouting traffic regulations, placing them on top of the violation charts. In comparison, two-wheeler drivers received 12,72,898 challans during the same period - about 11% fewer than car drivers. Despite the high number of two-wheelers on Delhi's roads, private car drivers showed a sharp lead, violating 211.4% more traffic rules than commercial vans or car drivers. The report was submitted to Delhi Police headquarters A senior traffic police officer noted that in 2024, car drivers committed 54.48% more traffic offences than two-wheeler riders. However, data from the first four-and-a-half months of 2025 indicate a relative narrowing of this gap. Meanwhile, heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and rural service vehicles were found to be the most disciplined road users, with 7,626 HGVs and 7,207 rural vehicles penalised during the same period. By contrast, medium goods vehicles (MGVs) recorded 29,010 challans last year, while a staggering 32,25,769 car drivers were penalised in 2024. Other vehicle categories also saw a significant number of violations this year. Commercial vans and cars received 4,53,363 challans, while auto-rickshaws (three-wheelers) accounted for 3,10,712. Light goods vehicles (LGVs) were issued 2,17,565 challans, and heavy transport vehicles (HTVs) 21,600. Buses received 28,654 challans, and miscellaneous vehicles made up 2,218. To address the growing number of violations, Delhi Police is moving ahead with the implementation of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS), which will feature adaptive traffic signals that respond to real-time vehicle volume. A dedicated unit within the traffic police is currently managing the tendering and deployment process. The tightening of traffic enforcement comes in the wake of the amended Motor Vehicles Act, 2019, which allows for stricter penalties. Offenders can now be fined up to Rs 2 lakh.
