Delhi Traffic Prahari App Reports Over 125,000 Violations in 2023
Traffic Prahari: Over 1.2 lakh violations reported on Delhi portal
Hindustan Times
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The Delhi Traffic Police's 'Traffic Prahari' app reported 125,315 traffic violations between January 1 and May 9, 2023, with the most common offenses being riding without helmets and driving against traffic flow. The initiative aims to enhance citizen participation in monitoring road safety.
- 01Over 125,000 violations reported via the Traffic Prahari app from January to May 2023.
- 02Most common violations: 60,878 for riding without helmets and 34,414 for wrong-side driving.
- 03The app has surpassed 1 million registered users, with 71,000 new users joining in just over a month.
- 04Complaints about the app include frequent rejections of reported violations and technical glitches.
- 05Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu emphasized the need for collective efforts to improve road safety.
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Between January 1 and May 9, 2023, the Delhi Traffic Police's 'Traffic Prahari' mobile application recorded 125,315 traffic violations. The most frequently reported offenses included 60,878 instances of riding without helmets and 34,414 cases of driving against the flow of traffic. This citizen-participation initiative allows residents to report violations directly through their smartphones, enhancing enforcement and compliance with road safety norms. The app has now surpassed 1 million registered users, with 71,000 new users joining recently. However, users have reported issues with the app, including the rejection of violation reports due to unclear evidence and technical glitches. Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has called for increased adherence to traffic rules and collective efforts to ensure safer roads in Delhi.
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The high number of reported violations highlights ongoing issues with road safety in Delhi, indicating a need for continued enforcement and public awareness efforts.
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