The much-anticipated City Surveillance and Traffic Management System was officially inaugurated on Thursday by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann at the Sector-79 police station in Mohali.
This advanced system, designed to enhance road safety and enforce traffic regulations more effectively, marks a significant step forward in the city's efforts to curb violations and prevent accidents.
Following the launch, the Mohali Traffic Police has commenced issuing e-challans to traffic violators using the newly installed automated system. This marks a shift towards a more technology-driven approach in monitoring road behavior and penalising offenders efficiently.
Delays and project cost
Initially scheduled for completion in September 2024, the project faced multiple delays, missing three previous deadlines—September, November, and January 2025—before finally being inaugurated. The system has been in development since February 2024 and has now been deployed under a Rs 17.70-crore initiative aimed at improving citywide traffic management.
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Surveillance network and objectives
A total of 405 high-definition CCTV cameras have been strategically installed at 20 key intersections across the city. These cameras will continuously monitor traffic movement, capture violations such as over-speeding, red light jumping, and lane indiscipline, and generate automated challans. The primary objective of this system is to enhance surveillance, deter reckless driving, and significantly reduce road accidents.
Rising road accidents in Mohali
Mohali has been grappling with a concerning rise in road accidents. According to official data, the city recorded 536 road accidents last year, resulting in 312 fatalities. This year alone, 20 lives have already been lost due to traffic-related incidents. Authorities believe that with the implementation of this new system, such incidents can be significantly reduced by ensuring stricter enforcement of traffic rules.
The Punjab government has emphasised that this initiative is a major step toward modernising traffic management in Mohali and will serve as a model for other cities in the state. With the integration of technology and law enforcement, officials hope to create safer roads and instill better driving discipline among motorists.
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