Pune Traffic Police Launch New WhatsApp Number to Report Traffic Violations
PUNE – In a significant move to bolster road discipline and streamline grievance redressal, the Pune Traffic Police has launched a dedicated WhatsApp helpline and announced a crackdown on long-pending traffic fines.
New Digital Helpline for Citizens
Following an announcement on X (formerly Twitter), the department has introduced a new WhatsApp number, 9112020112, specifically for citizens to report traffic violations. Residents of Pune can now directly submit complaints, photos, or videos regarding common offenses, including:
- Triple-seat riding
- Wrong-side driving
- Driving without valid number plates
- Helmetless riding
🛑 पुणे शहर वाहतूक शाखेकडून नागरिकांच्या तक्रारी साठी नवीन व्हाट्सअप नंबर- 9112020112 .
— पुणे शहर वाहतूक पोलीस (@PuneCityTraffic) February 26, 2026
30-Day Ultimatum for Pending Challans
The department is also intensifying its recovery efforts for outstanding traffic challans. Under a new special drive, vehicle owners with unpaid fines will receive formal notices.
Himmat Jadhav, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), emphasized that compliance is no longer optional. “We appeal to citizens to cooperate and clear their dues within the prescribed time limit,” Jadhav stated.
Important: Failure to clear pending penalties within 30 days of receiving the notice will result in legal action and the potential suspension of the offender’s driving license.
🚨 Pune Traffic Update
— PuneNow (@itspunenow) February 26, 2026
DCP Himmat Jadhav issues a stern ultimatum to the city's 19 lakh traffic violators: Clear your pending e-challans within 30 days or face immediate driving license suspension.
Strict recovery drives are now active across Pune to ensure road discipline and… pic.twitter.com/QFArMYf8Fk
Data-Driven Policing with ‘Trafficure’
To modernize traffic management, Pune City Traffic Police has also deployed ‘Trafficure’, an advanced software developed in collaboration with L&T India and supported by Google Maps.
This system provides authorities with real-time data on congestion across major and internal city roads. An independent alert mechanism within the software allows personnel to identify slow-moving traffic instantly and reach congestion points faster to take corrective action.
Through these combined digital and enforcement initiatives, the department aims to foster a more disciplined and efficient traffic environment for all Punekars.
