Srinagar, Nov 14 (KNO): Deputy Inspector General of Traffic J&K Haseeb-ur-Rehman on Saturday said that J&K Traffic Police have blacklisted nearly 60,000 vehicles having five or more pending traffic challans, while smart cameras are increasingly detecting violations such as red-light jumping, riding without helmets and driving without seat belts.
Talking to reporters here, the DIG as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the department has implemented the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS), with intelligent traffic lights set to be introduced as part of a major push to modernise traffic regulation and enforcement across the Union Territory.
He said technology-driven surveillance has significantly increased the detection of violations, with cameras catching offenders even in the absence of traffic personnel at the spot.
“Whether someone jumps a red light, drives without a seat belt or rides without a helmet, the cameras are detecting these violations. This is also creating a deterrent against traffic rule violations,” he said.
Rehman said nearly 60,000 vehicles stand blacklisted for having five or more pending challans, adding that the measure is intended to discourage repeated violations and improve compliance with traffic rules.
He said the government is also working on infrastructure development and the introduction of modern traffic-management facilities, which would bring further improvements to the traffic system in J&K.
On the directive to remove black coverings from auto-rickshaws and ensure transparent coverings, the DIG said the measure is aimed at addressing concerns related to drug trafficking, women's safety and child protection.
“Transparency is necessary because there are several issues, including the drug menace, activities of drug peddlers, women’s safety and child safety. Keeping these concerns in mind, this measure has been taken,” he said.
He, said the department is also open to suggestions from auto-rickshaw operators and other stakeholders regarding the implementation of the directive, including any genuine concerns over the time required or possible improvements.
He said officers would hold further discussions on the matter and assured that constructive suggestions from the public would be considered—(KNO)