In a significant move, Maharashtra highway police authorities have asked traffic cops to use e-challan machines to fine traffic norm violators and not click photographs of such vehicles on their mobile phones.
The circular, which was issued by Highway Police Additional Director General Kulwant Kumar Sarangal, stated that the personnel must follow rules strictly while taking action against offenders.
The additional director general of highway traffic police clarified that the police personnel would be prosecuted if a complaint is received against them for using their mobiles to click photos of vehicles to issue e-challans.
This development came after several complaints from commuters about traffic personnel clicking photos from their private mobile phones to issue e-challans to errant drivers.
It was found that traffic police from various parts of the state were found clicking photographs of vehicles from their personal mobile phones while taking action against violator vehicles, and then uploading it on e-challan machines later.
The circular said the ADG had received a complaint from a Right to Information (RTI) activist who has alleged traffic police did not put photographs that showed the vehicle completely but were uploading just the number plate, which made it difficult to identify the make of the vehicle.
The circular was issued post this complaint, an official said, adding that action will be taken against those personnel who violate the mobile phone diktat.
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