Rawalpindi has begun using drones and an expanded high-tech camera network to strengthen traffic law enforcement, marking a major shift toward technology driven road safety. The initiative targets the city’s busiest areas, where violations and congestion are most frequent.
The move follows Punjab’s broader push for modern traffic enforcement and safer mobility. Rawalpindi, being one of the province’s most crowded cities, is the first to adopt large scale drone surveillance linked with the Safe City system.
Chief Technology Officer Farhan Aslam said the system aims to curb unsafe driving through real time monitoring.
“We are now acting against violators through live drone surveillance,” he stated.
Underage driving, helmetless motorcyclists, and one way violations will be closely monitored. Authorities stressed that the objective is to save lives, not merely issue fines.
The e-challan system, fully integrated with the Safe City Command and Control Centre since November 22, has already issued around 600 electronic tickets within its first four days.
More than 2,000 cameras at 359 locations, along with 15 more at city entry and exit points, are now active. These cameras assess traffic flow, track violations, review warden performance, and monitor major routes.
Currently, enforcement is focused on life threatening violations such as not wearing helmets, using mobile phones while driving, and ignoring seatbelts.