The Punjab government has officially launched the e-challan system in Bahawalpur, marking another major step in the expansion of the province’s Safe City Project. The initiative is designed to improve traffic regulation, enforce road safety laws, and enhance overall law and order through modern technology and surveillance.
According to an official press release, the e-challan system in Bahawalpur follows the successful implementation of similar systems in other cities across Punjab, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, and Rawalpindi. The rollout is part of the government’s broader commitment to digital governance and smart policing.
To facilitate the system, state-of-the-art surveillance infrastructure has been installed across key traffic intersections in Bahawalpur. These include high-definition cameras, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology, and a centralized command and control center. The integrated system is capable of detecting traffic violations such as red-light jumping, over-speeding, and improper lane usage, and automatically issues electronic challans (e-tickets) to the registered vehicle owners.
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA), the body overseeing the initiative, stated that the system not only aims to enforce traffic laws more effectively but also contributes to crime prevention and real-time monitoring of public spaces.
Officials from PSCA added that the e-challan system ensures transparency and eliminates the need for on-spot penalties, reducing the potential for human error or corruption. Citizens will receive challans via SMS and postal service, with options for online payment through various digital platforms and mobile wallets.
The local administration in Bahawalpur has welcomed the move, calling it a significant development toward transforming the city into a safer and smarter urban center. Residents are encouraged to follow traffic rules diligently and to register their vehicles properly to avoid penalties.
As Punjab continues to expand its Safe City Project, more cities are expected to come under the e-challan regime in the coming months, reinforcing the province’s push toward technology-driven governance and urban safety.
