Mysuru: In a concerted effort to enhance road safety and enforce Supreme Court directives, the Mysuru City Traffic Police have intensified their special drive against vehicles using tinted glasses and black films. Traffic Police across all Sub-divisions under the City Police Commissionerate booked over 100 cases on May 14 alone and established multiple check-points to…
Bizarre penalty: AI camera flags tractor for no helmet!
April 7, 2025Mysuru: While the Mysuru City Traffic Police are deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled cameras to detect traffic violations and issue penalties, a growing number of erroneous challans have raised concerns. Common errors include the misidentification of seatbelt usage, helmet compliance and overspeeding violations. Several vehicle owners have reported receiving fines for violations they did not commit…
Clicking Cops
March 23, 2025City Police back to taking photographs to book traffic violators Mysuru: In an intensified drive against traffic offenders, the City Police have reinforced a system, tasking the Traffic Policemen to capture the photo of traffic offenders at traffic signals on their cell phone camera. It has been a fortnight since the old system is back,…
Non-functional traffic signals in city trigger chaos, danger
January 23, 2025Motorists highlight lack of prioritisation as Traffic Police collect penalties instead of ensuring safety Mysuru: Mysuru city’s traffic management is in shambles as key traffic signals at prominent junctions remain non-functional, creating havoc for motorists and pedestrians alike. Junctions like K.R. Circle, RMC Circle (Sayyaji Rao Road), Vishwamanava Double Road Junction, V.V. Puram Circle, KRS…
Are traffic AI cameras malfunctioning?
December 10, 2024Car driver’s ordeal of getting notice for wearing seat belt! Motorists receiving erroneous traffic rule violation notices Mysuru: The Artificial Intelligence (AI) cameras installed by the Traffic Police to monitor violations and prevent accidents appear to be malfunctioning, with many motorists receiving notices for not wearing seat belts or helmets despite following traffic rules. These…
Traffic offenders beware !
December 9, 2024Police may knock at your door Rs. 240 crore fine pending in city Mysuru: If you have received a penalty notice for violating traffic rules and haven’t paid the fine, the Traffic Police may soon be knocking on your door to collect the dues. The Mysuru City Traffic Police, ramping up their efforts against violations,…
Traffic Police seize 88 two-wheelers for defective number plates, without number plates
November 10, 2024Mysuru: The Mysuru City Traffic Police, who conducted a special drive across the city on Nov. 5, found many riding their vehicles with defective registration number plates and without number plates. The Cops have booked 88 cases under Indian Motor Vehicles Act besides seizing 88 two-wheelers and initiating legal action. This year, a total of…
Malfunctioning of AI camera in city: Car driver gets notice for not wearing helmet !
September 13, 2024Mysuru: A car driver was in for a shock when he received a message on his mobile phone asking him to pay fine for not wearing a helmet. It is compulsory for the driver and co-passenger to fasten seat belts and the driver and co-passenger will be penalised for not wearing them. But a car…
Congress’ Janandolana Rally and BJP-JD(S)’ Convention in city: Traffic diversion today, tomorrow
August 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With Congress party holding Janandolana Convention today and the BJP-JD(S) holding its convention tomorrow, the Police have diverted traffic in city. Today from 4 pm to 8 pm Movement of KSRTC buses and other vehicles proceeding towards Bengaluru via Fountain Circle – Millennium (LIC) Circle – Link Road Junction – Old Mysuru-Bengaluru Road- Kempegowda…
Traffic signal lights off: Chaos at major Junctions, Circles
August 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Chaos and confusion is being witnessed at major Junctions and Circles in the city, as most of the traffic signal lights have stopped functioning since a few days, severely inconveniencing motorists, especially during peak hours in the morning. In the absence of signals, vehicle riders are moving in a haphazard manner, missing accidents by…
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