Uttarakhand Toll Plazas Go Digital: E-Surveillance Issues Challans Without Stopping Vehicles

• Uttarakhand's Transport Department launched an e-detection system at major toll plazas from January 19 for automatic vehicle document checks.
• The system links vehicle numbers to the Vahan portal in real-time, checking insurance, permit, fitness, PUC, and road tax.
• If documents like insurance, permit, or fitness are incomplete or expired, an e-challan is sent via SMS to the owner's mobile.
• Vehicles older than 15 years are also under radar, with action taken against those not complying with fitness or document requirements.
• Seven major toll plazas, including Bahadrabad, Lachhiwala, and Jagtapur Patti, are currently connected to this e-surveillance system.

Why It Matters: Uttarakhand's new e-surveillance system at toll plazas automatically issues challans for document discrepancies without stopping vehicles.