Chandigarh: Punjab government intensify action against traffic rule breakers in Punjab. For this, Punjab Police has decided to buy five thousand body worn. This process will be completed in the next two to three months. Apart from this, police will deal with over speeding drivers with speed guns. While the project of installing cameras in Jalandhar, Mohali, Amritsar and Ludhiana has been completed. From January 26, the system of e-challan will be implemented in these areas.
Will be able to record audio-video
In the first phase, 144 cameras were purchased by the police for the Road Safety Force. The result of which has been very good. After this, now a plan has been prepared to buy 5 thousand cameras for 23 districts. The specialty of the cameras will be that it will be capable of recording audio and video. The camera will be connected with the traffic control room. At the same time, it will be necessary to turn on the camera during duty. Earlier, a pilot project of cameras was run in some districts including Mohali. The result of which was quite good.
Alcometers to deal with drunk drivers
Similarly, the police is strict about those who drive under the influence of alcohol. The process of purchasing 400 alcometers is going on. 669 alcometers have been purchased. Apart from this, approval has been given to purchase 28 laser speed guns.
The Supreme Court is also very strict about traffic rules. This is why the police is not showing any leniency. Police traffic has been formed by the police. There are 2114 sanctioned posts of traffic police. Employees are working on 1587 of these posts.