AI Traffic System Catches Rs 470 Crore in Violations on Mumbai–Pune Expressway
The Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway has flagged 27.76 lakh traffic violations, amounting to Rs 470 crore in e-challans, in its first year of operation.
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Figures from the Maharashtra Transport Department reveal that private cars are the primary offenders, racking up 17.20 lakh challans — most for overspeeding — along the 95-kilometre corridor. They are followed by heavy goods vehicles with 3.27 lakh notices, buses and other heavy passenger carriers at 2.48 lakh, taxis with 2 lakh, and light commercial vehicles with 1.2 lakh recorded violations. Medium goods vehicles accounted for 85,468 challans, articulated trucks for 30,450, and medium passenger buses for 14,764.
Between July 19, 2024, and July 17, 2025, the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Department issued these challans, according to a senior official who confirmed that recovery rates remain low despite the massive penalty figures.
Information obtained under the Right to Information Act by transporter K.V. Shetty further disclosed that ITMS operator Proctech Solutions ITMS LLP was paid ₹57.94 crore for processing 8.84 lakh e-challans between July and December 2024. Under the contract, the operator earns ₹654.90 per challan, inclusive of GST.
The ITMS — introduced to enhance road safety and enforce discipline — deploys AI-powered high-resolution cameras, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), speed detection systems, weigh-in-motion sensors, weather monitoring tools, and a central command and control centre (CCC). A total of 40 gantries and hundreds of cameras line the expressway. The ₹100-crore project received ₹45 crore from the Road Safety Fund as viability gap funding.
Officials explained that all violation footage is first reviewed at the CCC before challans are cleared by the respective Regional Transport Offices. Offences range across 17 categories, with speeding, not wearing seatbelts, lane indiscipline, wrong-side driving, and mobile phone use among the most common.
One senior transport officer noted that the Khandala ghat section, a winding 10-kilometre stretch between Lonavala and Khalapur, has emerged as a particular hotspot for overspeeding, despite continuous surveillance.
“The system has brought unprecedented transparency and precision to enforcement,” the official said. “But the challenge remains in ensuring higher fine recovery rates and sustained behavioural change among motorists.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS)?
The ITMS is a high-tech system deployed on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway to enhance road safety and enforce traffic rules. It uses AI-powered cameras, number plate recognition, speed detection systems, and more.
How many traffic violations were flagged by the ITMS in its first year?
The ITMS flagged 27.76 lakh traffic violations in its first year of operation on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway.
What is the total value of the e-challans issued?
The total value of the e-challans issued by the ITMS in its first year is ₹470 crore.
How much of the e-challan amount has been recovered?
Only ₹51 crore of the ₹470 crore in e-challans has been recovered.
What are the primary categories of traffic violations?
The primary categories of traffic violations include speeding, not wearing seatbelts, lane indiscipline, wrong-side driving, and mobile phone use.
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