Patna: The Bihar government is set to introduce camera-based traffic enforcement on rural roads, national highways, state highways, major bridges and identified accident-prone locations across the state.
At present, e-challans generated through surveillance cameras are largely limited to urban areas. Under the proposed expansion, violations detected through cameras will result in automated penalties across a wider road network.
ITMS to be implemented through PPP model
The Transport Department plans to roll out an advanced Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) across Bihar under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
According to the department, the project will not require direct expenditure from the state government. The private agency responsible for installing cameras and related equipment will receive a share of the e-challan revenue as commission.
Transport Minister Damodar Rawat and Transport Secretary Raj Kumar announced the initiative during a press conference at Suchna Bhawan in Patna on Wednesday.
500 locations identified in two phases
The first phase of the project will cover 200 key locations across the state, while an additional 300 locations will be included in the second phase.
A state-level Traffic Management Centre will be established in Patna to oversee operations. Monitoring centres will also be set up in all 38 districts.
Range of traffic violations to be detected
The ITMS network will be used to identify and penalise a range of traffic violations, including overspeeding, red-light jumping, riding without a helmet, driving without a seat belt, using a mobile phone while driving, wrong-side driving, triple riding and unauthorised parking.
Violations detected by the system will result in the issuance of electronic challans.
Vehicle document compliance also to be monitored
In addition to traffic offences, the system will support electronic detection of non-compliance related to vehicle fitness certificates, insurance, pollution-under-control certificates, permits and other mandatory documents.
Officials said the initiative is intended to strengthen road safety enforcement and improve compliance with traffic regulations across the state.
