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Chandigarh Cops Net Rs 17 Crore Fine: 7 Lakh Violators Caught!
28 Nov
Summary
- Over 7.12 lakh traffic challans were issued by Chandigarh police.
- Motorists paid nearly Rs 17 crore in fines within 10 months.
- CCTV cameras and social media aid police in tracking rule breakers.
Chandigarh's traffic police have issued a substantial 7,12,000 challans to motorists between January 1 and November 5 of this year. This resulted in the collection of nearly Rs 17 crore in fines, reflecting a slight decrease from the previous year's collections. Red light jumping and speeding violations constitute the majority of offenses caught by the authorities.
The city's advanced surveillance system, comprising over 2,000 high-tech CCTV cameras, plays a crucial role in monitoring traffic. Coupled with public contributions via social media, where residents post evidence of violations, the police have an effective tool for enforcement. Thousands of challans have been issued based on these citizen-submitted photos and videos.
