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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
No escape: Every traffic light in Chandigarh to have CCTVs
Traffic violators in Chandigarh will soon have nowhere to hide, as every junction in the city is about to come under the watchful eye of CCTV cameras. Intelligent Traffic Management System uses high-resolution cameras, automated number plate recognition, and real-time data sharing with traffic control rooms. (HT) Installed at 40 locations currently, under the Smart Cities Mission, the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) is set to be expanded to all 109 intersections, tracking violations at every signal and ensuring automated challans. Equipped with high-resolution cameras, automatic number plate recognition and violation detection features, ITMS has already proven its worth in tightening traffic enforcement and deterring reckless driving. Officials noted that while the existing network had significantly enhanced monitoring at select intersections, a large number of traffic junctions remained uncovered. This gap, they said, reduced the system's overall effectiveness in ensuring uniform enforcement and improving commuter safety. Thus, after detailed deliberations in recent meetings, the UT engineering department was requested to initiate necessary steps for full-scale deployment. 'Expanding ITMS citywide will not only boost traffic regulation efficiency but also help reduce road accidents by creating a consistent deterrent against violations, such as speeding, signal jumping and dangerous driving. Once implemented, Chandigarh could become one of the few cities in India with 100% ITMS coverage,' said a senior police official. The ITMS shared real-time data with traffic control rooms. These tools not only help penalise traffic violators but also assist in crime detection, congestion management and emergency response coordination. In 2024, ITMS accounted for 8.46 lakh automated challans, a dramatic rise compared to just 78,000 in 2020. Licence suspensions also slow down The vigilant eye of ITMS has not only kept reckless driving in check but has also led to a steep drop in the suspension of driving licences. In 2024, only 302 licences were suspended in the city — less than half of the 689 suspensions recorded in 2023. According to data from the Registering and Licensing Authority (RLA), riding without a helmet was the most common cause of suspension (196 cases), followed by drunk driving (55), speeding (20) and mobile phone use while driving (9). In comparison, 2023 recorded 457 suspensions for helmetless riding, 74 for drunk driving, 107 for speeding and 18 for using mobile phones while driving. The downward trend marks a sharp contrast to earlier years. In 2022, 1,139 licences were suspended, including 689 for helmetless riding, 286 for speeding, 62 for mobile phone use, 22 for drunk driving and 28 for jumping the red light. The figures were even higher in 2021, with 4,057 suspensions — 2,587 for helmetless or triple riding, 858 for speeding, 343 for mobile phone use, 147 for jumping red lights and six for drunk driving. SSP (Traffic) Sumer Pratap Singh attributed the fall to the ITMS cameras monitoring various traffic junctions, which automatically capture violations like signal jumping, speeding and helmetless riding. Under Section 19 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and Rule 21 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, driving licences can be suspended for up to six months for offences such as drunk driving, speeding, jumping the red light and using a mobile phone while driving. For riding without a helmet, licences are suspended for three months, along with a fine. (With inputs by Hillary Victor)
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Chandigarh residents spend crores on premium vehicle registration numbers
Chandigarh: Riding in expensive wheels is just part of the city's way to climb up the social status ladder. The real shortcut for many is the big-price-tag vehicle registration number. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The city residents splurged more than Rs 23 crore in buying the 'premium' registration numbers in the last ten auctions of the fancy registration numbers between May 2023 and July 2025. The top of the charts remains the most sought-after registration number - 0001. In each of the last ten auctions, the number fetched the highest bids for the UT Registration and Licensing Authority (RLA). This year in May, registration number - 001 broke all the previous records of the RLA auctions when the CH01CZ series 0001 was sold for Rs 31 lakh - the price at which one could buy three compact-sized special utility vehicles (SUVs). The city's fascination for the fancy registration numbers does not stop at '0001'. Many other premium numbers are sold for lakhs of rupees. Another favourite of the motorists is registration number '007'. In the last ten RLA auctions, the number was among the top three selling numbers. After '001', the registration number 007 fetched the highest price at Rs 15 lakh in an auction held in March this year. Most of the time, it is the single-digit numbers that have found favour with bidders. Once in a while, more digit numbers have seen motorists spending big money. For instance, CH01CZ9999 was sold for Rs 9,40,000, CH01CY9999 for Rs 7,00,000, CH01CV0055 for Rs 2,80,000, and CH01CR0100 for Rs 3,00,000.
Trade Arabia
01-06-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Major wellness hotels post strong top-line recovery, says report
Major wellness hotels recorded a strong top-line recovery, generating more than twice the total revenue per available room (TRevPAR) compared to No Wellness hotels, according to the latest report by hospitality advisor RLA Global. Minor wellness hotels led growth in RevPAR and TRevPAR, and were the top performers within the Luxury and Upper Upscale classes, it stated. Occupancy remained largely stable across all segments, although ancillary revenue – a significant contributor to TRevPAR – was marginally lower than in 2023, said RLA Global in its 6th annual Wellness Real Estate Report. Based on performance data from over 11,000 hotels worldwide supplied by HotStats, the RLA Global report provides an in-depth analysis of 2024 hotel performance year-on-year by wellness property type (Major, Minor, and No Wellness) across asset classes (Luxury, Upper Upscale, and Upscale). According to the report, major wellness outperformed minor wellness in leisure performance and was the only group that could also raise per-room F&B revenue, albeit just slightly. Minor Wellness continued to excel in profit conversion, while Major Wellness properties saw sharp improvements in GOPPAR (gross operating profit per available room) in the Upscale category, it stated. "Major Wellness hotels came roaring back in 2024, displaying a standout top-line performance in TRevPAR and RevPAR and impressive year-on-year growth rates in the Upscale category," said Roger Allen, Group CEO, RLA Global. "The all-important bottom line performance showed Major Wellness outperforming Minor Wellness in GOPPAR in absolute terms in 2024, but minor wellness had higher year-on-year GOPPAR growth compared to 2023," he stated. TRLA Global said this year's report also explores key trends redefining luxury and wellness in 2025 - including a return to foundational health habits, a rising emphasis on restorative sleep, and the growing preference for meaningful experiences over material opulence.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania holds literal roll of the dice for election audits
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A literal roll of the dice determined which recent election results are audited. Pennsylvania's election leaders do this after every election: they audit a random sample of election results, examining them carefully to make sure there are no irregularities. So, how do they choose the sample? Well, it's almost like a low-tech lottery drawing. One volunteer after another rolled the dice and the Department of State recorded the dice-roll results, which correspond to which election results will get an extra-close look. 'This is our sixth statewide risk-limiting audit since the 2022 general election,' Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said. 'RLAs are proven to be the highest standard of comprehensive election audits because the RLA process provides a statistically sound, scientific method for confirming, with a high degree of confidence, that the reported outcome of the audited election is accurate.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Indian Express
20.02 lakh challans out of 35.93 lakh unpaid since 2019 in Chandigarh: RTI reply
A total of 20.02 lakh challans are still unpaid among the 35.93 lakh challans issued by the Chandigarh Traffic Police since 2019, revealed the data obtained via an RTI. In the RTI reply by the Chandigarh Traffic Police, over the past six years and four months (from Jan 1, 2019 to 2025 till May 4), 35,93,667 (35.93 lakh) challans have been issued across the city roads to vehicles registered in Chandigarh and outside, however a majority of the violators — 20,02,995 (20.02 lakh), have not responded to the fines, and just 15,90,672 (15.9 lakh) challans were paid by violators. In 2025 itself, till May 4, 2025 — 3,27,732 challans were issued by the traffic police, however just 71,00,85 challans were paid by violators. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) (Traffic) Sumer Pratap Singh said that the failure to clear the challans will result in suspension of driving licences and registration certificates, as been recommended by Chandigarh Traffic Police to the Registering and Licensing Authority (RLA), Chandigarh to act further against the violators who are habitual offenders. A list of offenders, who have been issued multiple challans, in the city has been prepared and the RLA has been suspending driving licences on the basis of this list. Also, a habitual traffic offender, will not be able to get PUC (pollution under control) certificate for his vehicle, thus attracting more challans and fines, a traffic police official said. Meanwhile, R K Garg, an RTI Activist in Chandigarh, raised questions on the issue stating that, 'there is urgent need to find out reasons for such an all-time high pendency of traffic violation challans'. 'The pace of payment of challans should speed up, otherwise the challans piled up will take several years to get cleared.' 'With such a large number of challans and less recovery, we still lack the safe and efficient traffic management. It is worrisome that fatal accidents have killed 8 persons per month and dangerous driving is on increase. The concerned departments must take a call unless it is too late,' added Garg. According to records, Rs 5.35-crore fine was collected from 3.25 lakh challans issued by the Chandigarh Police in 2025 till April. In 2024 — Rs 21.38-crore fine was received from 10.25 lakh challans, and Rs 26.26 crore from 10.32 challans issued in 2023. The maximum fine collected in the past five years was in 2022, when Rs 28.33 from 6.11 lakh challans were received, whereas in 2021 — Rs 15-crore fine was collected against 2.42 lakh challans. Red light jump, speeding top offences Three offences — red light jump, speeding, and driving without helmet, are the top three offences committed by the violators in Chandigarh. In 2025, till April — 1.55 lakh challans were issued for red light jump, 39,000 for speeding, and 3,100 for driving without helmet. Similarly, in 2024 — 5,00,952 challans were issued for red light jump, 1,47,663, for speeding, and 84,737 for driving without helmet, and in 2023 — 4,25,048 challans for red light jump, 2,06,276 for speeding, and 1,28,935 for driving without helmet, were raised.
