Kalaburagi Enters Big Brother Era of Traffic Enforcement

Kalaburagi: Those attempting to evade the law in Kalaburagi may need to think twice. With 113 CCTV cameras now monitoring the city's busiest streets, Kalaburagi has entered a "Big Brother" era of traffic enforcement. From reckless driving to illegal parking, every violation is captured on camera, leaving no room for evasion.

The Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS), launched on Thursday by IT-BT, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, and Kalaburagi District In-Charge Priyank Kharge, promises to bring discipline to the city’s traffic.

Speaking at the launch of the e-challan system at the Police Commissioner’s office, Kharge said the initiative would ensure strict enforcement of traffic rules and bring transparency to law enforcement.

Violations captured on CCTV will lead to fines being issued to offenders, with footage serving as concrete evidence.

“This system will not only address violations on the move but also tackle inappropriate parking in ‘no parking’ zones or places causing public inconvenience. Citizens can also assist by reporting such violations via the control room's WhatsApp number,” Kharge said.

The ITMS enables police personnel to monitor traffic in real-time through a central control room. Cases will be registered immediately, ensuring swift action against offenders. Kharge highlighted that while similar systems exist in Bengaluru and a few other cities, this is the first time such a comprehensive mechanism is being implemented in Kalaburagi.

“This e-challan system will bring transparency to traffic enforcement. In the past, some vehicle users accused the police of causing inconvenience when dealing with traffic violations. However, fines and legal actions will now be based on CCTV footage, ensuring fairness and transparency,” he said.

To address traffic congestion in Kalaburagi city, measures worth Rs 5 crore have been planned, with Rs 2.50 crore already allocated for this year, he added.