The Rajasthan transport department has issued a directive to install tracking systems on all flying squad vehicles by June 15, aiming to enhance oversight of enforcement operations. The order was announced during a review meeting on Tuesday, where transport inspectors were instructed to issue five daily challans against overloaded vehicles, signaling a stricter, measurable approach to traffic violations.
Background and Previous Directives
In January, Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) were directed to issue 10 challans daily for overloaded vehicles, a persistent road safety concern across the state. The new directive reinforces this commitment with specific targets for transport inspectors.
Commissioner's Stance
Transport Commissioner Purushottam Sharma stated, "Every transport inspector must issue challans to at least five overloaded vehicles daily; only then would they be considered active in the field." He emphasized the need for effective action at the local level, which he noted is currently lacking. Instructions were issued to all RTOs and Deputy Transport Offices (DTOs) to intensify checking drives.
The commissioner also advised transport officials to maintain proper behavior while issuing challans, following multiple reports of alleged misconduct by department personnel across the state.
Measures Against Touts and Court Cases
Taking a strict stance on the entry of touts into transport offices, the commissioner warned that if touts are found inside, action would be taken against the concerned official. Additionally, for challan cases taken to court, a mandatory deposit of 50% of the fine amount has been imposed. A target has been set to recover 25% of outstanding taxes by June 30.
Expected Impact
A senior official remarked, "With proper enforcement, road safety will improve and people will follow traffic norms too. Proper enforcement throughout the year automatically generates revenue for the department." The move is expected to curb overloading and improve compliance with traffic regulations, ultimately enhancing road safety in Rajasthan.
