Punjab Smart Police Vans to Track E-Challan Defaulters

Punjab Police has sent back a proposal to the Punjab government to buy 50 Police Eye Smart Vans that could help spot e-challan defaulters, wanted criminals, and overloaded vehicles on roads across the province. The plan is still waiting for approval, so the vans are not yet in service.

The project is being pitched as a province-wide monitoring system. Police officials have asked for more than Rs500 million for the first phase, with each fully equipped van expected to cost around Rs11 million. If approved, the fleet would be split among districts, with each district getting one to three vans depending on need.

The proposal was resubmitted after the Home Department raised objections and those concerns were addressed. That means the idea has moved forward, but it still needs the green light before procurement or deployment can begin.

How the smart vans are meant to work

The planned vans would use 360-degree cameras with a claimed range of about 100 metres. The system is intended to scan vehicles passing by and flag those linked to unpaid traffic fines or other alerts in the police database. Officials also want the vans to help identify wanted suspects and overloaded vehicles.

The technology is expected to connect with the Safe Cities Authority system. If a suspicious vehicle or wanted person is detected, the setup could send an immediate alert to police teams nearby. For drivers, that could mean roadside checks become faster and more targeted once the system is active.

That said, the available details do not confirm any new fine amount, deadline, or appeal process. Drivers should not assume the enforcement rules have changed yet.

Electric vans to cut fuel costs

Punjab Police also plans to use electric vehicles for the project to save fuel costs. The source does not give details about battery range, charging points, or the maker of the vans.

Vehicle preparation is being handled under the supervision of Additional IG Logistics Fawaduddin Qureshi. That suggests the department is still at the planning stage and working through the setup side before any rollout.

What drivers should do now

For motorists, the practical step is simple: check your e-challan status through official Punjab or traffic police channels and keep proof of payment safe. If a fine is disputed, use the official process instead of relying on calls, messages, or links from strangers.

It is also smart to keep your vehicle registration and contact details updated. If these vans are approved, police checks may become more frequent and more data-driven, which can make unpaid challans easier to spot.

Readers who want background on Punjab’s traffic enforcement moves can also see Lahore Traffic Police Crackdown on Top 100 E-Challan Defaulters and Punjab Police Allows E-Driving License: No More Physical Cards Needed.

Approval is still the key question

The biggest unanswered points are still the same: when the vans will be bought, how quickly districts will receive them, how the camera system will be tested, what safeguards will protect driver data, and how a false match will be challenged.

For now, this is a proposal, not an active enforcement change. If approved, it could make e-challan monitoring faster and widen roadside surveillance across Punjab. Until then, drivers should verify any outstanding fines through official channels and wait for a formal announcement from Punjab Police or the provincial government.

Explore DrivePK services

Buying or selling a vehicle? Explore DrivePK services, including car inspection, Sell It For Me and Featured Listings, and choose the option that fits your needs.

For more updates, visit DrivePK.com