Don’t have a licence? Get an e-challan

The department has 30 enforcement vehicles conducting checks. If the pilot project goes well,all these vehicles will be fitted with portable computers. “Currently,if someone is found violating rules,we note down their details and send a challan through post. Now,with this on-the-spot challan system,people will be booked for their violations immediately and this will help curb traffic violations,’’ said a Transport department official.

“These mobile vans are stationed in areas where commercial vehicles pass through,or places which see heavy traffic. Since violations like skipping red lights are looked into by the Traffic police,we will concentrate on issuing challans to those driving without a licence and those who don’t have their papers in order,’’ added the official.

However,one of the problems being faced by the department is the shortage of staff. “Presently,there are only 180 persons in the enforcement wing. We need more people to make the exercise successful,’’ said the official.