Bengaluru police book more than 600 traffic violation cases in 2024 on ‘Public Eye’ app: Report

Bengaluru residents are increasingly using the BTP’s Public Eye app to report traffic violations, with over 850 cases reported daily in 2024.

Published on: Oct 13, 2024, 12:15:13 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru residents are increasingly using the Bengaluru Traffic Police’s (BTP) Public Eye app to report traffic violations, helping to enhance road safety and discipline. In 2024, the app has seen a steady rise in usage, with an average of 850 violations being reported each day. Of these, around 600 cases have led to police action, The New Indian Express reported.

The 'Public Eye' app promotes road discipline, with police taking action on verified violations and using data to target enforcement efforts in Bengaluru. (ANI)

As of August 2024, a total of 2,55,048 violations were uploaded to the app, resulting in 2,13,048 cases being booked by the police. In comparison, last year, 3,14,564 violations were reported, with 2,43,116 cases resulting in penalties. Since its launch in September 2015, the app has seen over 19 lakh violations uploaded, with 16 lakh cases resulting in fines, the report said.

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The Public Eye app allows citizens to submit photos or videos of traffic violations, which are reviewed by the police. For a submission to be valid, the violation and the vehicle’s registration number must be clearly visible. If the violation is confirmed, the police issue a fine to the violator, the publication noted.

DCP for Traffic, East Bengaluru, Kuldeep Jain spoke to reporters and shared that the app has become a popular tool, with over 1,00,000 users in the city. He emphasized that the primary aim of the app is to encourage safer driving habits and better road discipline, not simply to file cases. The app serves as an additional set of eyes on the road, allowing citizens to report violations in areas where police presence is limited, the report added.

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Senior officers also noted that the data collected through the app helps in identifying traffic hotspots, especially in residential and commercial zones. The most common violations reported are related to parking on footpaths and in no-parking zones, the publication further stated.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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