SRINAGAR: With the start of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) officially going live in Srinagar, the e-challans have been issued to about 200 traffic violators on its first day of operation on Wednesday.
Officials from Srinagar Traffic Police told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the start of the ITMS system in Srinagar marks a major shift toward a technology-driven approach to traffic regulation and law enforcement.
They said the system, launched by the Traffic Police, uses high-resolution cameras and radar sensors to monitor vehicle movements, detect violations, and issue e-challans automatically.
They said on the first day of ITMS, about 200 e-challans have been issued all over the city, and the initiative is just a beginning as today is the first day of the ITMS system.
Moreover, Muzaffar Shah, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic City said, “The system minimizes human interface and ensures law enforcement is evidence-based, transparent, and efficient.”
He said this is a regular process and with the introduction of ITMS, the system will monitor traffic movement and various traffic violations while the software generates challans in real-time.
In the meanwhile, the locals have welcomed the move, calling it a positive step toward safer roads and improved traffic management.
Tahir Ahmad a local said, with the introduction of e-challans, the drivers will now be more cautious. “This is a much-needed initiative. It will reduce congestion and ensure everyone follows traffic rules,” he said.
Another local said the ITMS system is a game-changer. It uses modern technology to address old traffic problems, and this will lead to better coordination and safer roads.
As already reported by KNO, the ITMS uses advanced technology, such as high-resolution cameras and radar sensors, to monitor intersections and highways.
By collecting real-time data and analyzing it through advanced computer algorithms, ITMS provides instant insights into traffic violations and patterns.