GUJRANWALA: The Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA) has launched the e-challan system in Gujranwala, replacing the old manual ticketing process with an automated traffic enforcement system.
According to officials, 1,066 high-definition cameras installed across the district will now detect traffic violations such as driving without a helmet or seatbelt, using fake or missing number plates, and other breaches of traffic laws.
The system will automatically generate challans and send them directly to violators through mobile messages.
A PSCA spokesperson said the camera network had already been helping police in tracing suspects involved in thefts, robberies, and other crimes. “Now these cameras will also monitor traffic violations to ensure stricter enforcement of road safety laws,” the spokesperson added.
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SP Safe City Authority Gujranwala Irfan Salhriya said the system had been tested for the last two months to fix any technical issues. “The system is now fully functional, and e-challans are being issued from today. Cameras will monitor traffic round the clock,” he told the media.
He explained that earlier, manual challans were issued by traffic wardens and patrolling police, who checked around 500,000 vehicles daily. With the e-challan system, most of the enforcement will now be handled automatically, while wardens will carry out ground checks when needed.
Authorities have warned that failure to pay fines on time will lead to double penalties or legal action.
SP Salhriya urged citizens to follow traffic laws strictly to avoid fines and ensure road safety. “Drivers must wear helmets, fasten seatbelts, and carry valid licenses. The cameras will catch every violation,” he cautioned.
