Himachal: RTOs to Issue Online Challans via ITMS, Cracking Down on Violators

• Himachal Pradesh government empowers RTO offices to issue online challans using the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS), alongside the police.
• Previously, only police used ITMS cameras; RTOs relied on physical checkpoints, but now they can issue challans remotely from their offices.
• RTO Mandi Naveen Sharma confirmed the ongoing process to provide ITMS access to RTO offices for direct action against violators.
• ITMS issues challans for various violations, including overspeeding, incomplete documents, and not wearing seatbelts, by checking vehicle details online.
• Coordination between police and RTOs is crucial to ensure transparency and prevent duplicate challans, with departmental work progressing rapidly.

Why It Matters: Himachal RTOs can now issue online challans via ITMS, enhancing traffic enforcement efficiency.