No Random Document Checks , High Speed Vehicle Chases, & "zigzag" barricading on highways - Karnataka DGP Dr M A Saleem
In a significant move to streamline traffic enforcement and enhance public safety, Karnataka's Director General and Inspector General of Police (DGP Dr. M. A. Saleem) has issued sweeping new guidelines. The core of these directives centers on prohibiting random vehicle stops for document checks and banning high-speed police chases of motorists.
Key Changes in Traffic Enforcement:
✅No More Random Stops: Police are now strictly prohibited from stopping vehicles solely to check documents unless there's a clear and visible traffic violation. This aims to reduce arbitrary interventions and harassment. Checks will only be conducted when an obvious offense has been committed.
✅Ban on Vehicle Chases: Officers are explicitly instructed not to chase speeding motorists. Instead, they should record the vehicle's registration number and register a case accordingly, relying on technology for enforcement rather than dangerous pursuits.
✅Safer Checkpoints: The new rules also ban "zigzag" barricading on highways and prevent officers from suddenly darting into roads to stop vehicles. Grabbing pillion riders or snatching vehicle keys is also strictly forbidden.
✅Mandatory Safety Gear: All officers conducting checks must wear reflective jackets, carry LED batons for evening duties, and use body-worn cameras to ensure transparency and accountability.
✅Focus on Technology: The traffic management centers and Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) units are now mandated to prioritize contactless enforcement using technology, further reducing the need for physical stops.
✅No Highway Interceptions: High-speed vehicles on national and state highways should not be intercepted under any circumstances. Cases against violators must be filed based on Speed Traffic Violation Recording (STVR) systems.
✅Enhanced Checkpoint Safety: When checkpoints are necessary, police must set up reflective cones and safety markers at least 100-150 meters before the stop point to alert motorists.
✅Safer Night Checks: Any necessary vehicle inspections at night should be conducted near traffic junctions or signals for increased safety.
✅Law and Order Police Restricted: Officers assigned to general law and order duties are barred from conducting traffic roadblocks on highways independently. Such tasks must now involve collaboration with traffic police for safety reasons.
✅Public Awareness Drive: A new outreach campaign will be launched to educate the public on adhering to traffic rules, promoting voluntary compliance and responsible driving.
These new directives, championed by DGP Dr. M. A. Saleem, are expected to create a more efficient, safer, and less intrusive traffic enforcement system across Karnataka, focusing on clear violations and technological solutions.
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