Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Delhi's Traffic Prahari App: Citizens Report Violations, Earn Rewards
Delhi's Traffic Police has a new app called Traffic Prahari, which helps keep the roads safe.
Anyone with a smartphone can download it and report traffic rule breakers.
If you see someone breaking a rule, you can take a picture or video and send it through the app.
The police will check the report and, if it's correct, fine the violator.
As a bonus, people who report a lot of violations can win cash prizes.
It's like being a superhero for road safety, helping to make the streets safer for everyone!
Delhi Police launched the Traffic Prahari app to allow citizens to report traffic violations.
Users can report violations via the app, uploading images and videos with location and timestamp.
Reports can include various violations, such as jumping red lights or unlawful parking.
The Delhi Traffic Police will review reports before issuing challans.
Citizens can earn cash rewards, with top contributors potentially earning up to ₹50,000.
- Who
- Delhi Traffic Police and citizens.
- What
- The Delhi Traffic Police launched the Traffic Prahari app for citizens to report traffic violations and potentially earn rewards.
- When
- The Traffic Prahari app was first launched in 2015, and is now more user-friendly.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To involve citizens and improve road safety.
Benefits
Drawbacks
Encouraging Civic Duty
Benefits
Citizens can actively participate in improving road safety by reporting violations.
Drawbacks
Potential for earning money motivates citizen participation.
- App Name
- Traffic Prahari
- Purpose
- To report traffic violations
- Reward for 1st place
- ₹50,000
- Available on
- Google Play and App Store
- Initiative of
- DCP Traffic SK Singh