Punjab is preparing to roll out a new e-challan defaulters detection system, aimed at improving enforcement and road monitoring across the province. The initiative by Punjab Police focuses on identifying fake number plates, e-challan defaulters, and wanted individuals through advanced surveillance technology.
According to officials, the system will use specially designed vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras, allowing continuous monitoring while moving through roads and public areas. These smart vehicles will detect violations in real time and instantly share alerts with enforcement teams.
The new setup will be integrated with the Safe Cities Authority, enabling faster action against offenders. Cameras installed in the vehicles will have a detection range of up to 100 meters, capturing vehicle data and identifying individuals on the spot.
Authorities say the system will also help in spotting overloaded vehicles and tracking repeated offenders, making traffic enforcement more efficient. To reduce operational costs, the police plan to use electric vehicles for this project.
The first vehicle under this system is expected to be ready soon and will be presented to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for final approval. Initially, the system will be deployed on selected roads in Lahore before expanding to other districts.
Officials have revealed that each vehicle, along with its equipment, will cost around Rs. 1.1 crore, and eventually one to three vehicles per district will be allocated for monitoring.
This move reflects a shift towards technology-based policing in Punjab, where real-time data and automation are being used to improve traffic control and public safety. For citizens, it means stricter monitoring — especially for those with pending e-challans or using unregistered number plates.
