If You Ride Through Peshawar Road or Murree Road, There Are New Cameras Watching
Rawalpindi's City Traffic Police has added 14 new automated enforcement points to the city's camera network, concentrated along some of the busiest corridors riders use every day. These cameras catch violations, helmetless riding most of all for motorcyclists, without an officer stopping you, and the challan goes straight to the registered owner's address.
Rawalpindi's camera network itself is not new, the city activated over 2,000 cameras across 359 locations under the Safe City project some time ago. What is newer is this specific expansion, and if you ride these roads regularly, knowing exactly where the new points are is worth two minutes of reading.
The 14 New Camera Locations
According to City Traffic Police Rawalpindi, the new enforcement points are concentrated on three main roads:
- Peshawar Road: Abid Majeed Road near Army Medical College, Lane 4 on Main Peshawar Road, Raafi Mall on Main Peshawar Road, Chauhar Chowk on Main Peshawar Road, and Chishtia Abad Turn on Main Peshawar Road
- Murree Road: Hameed Khan Chowk, Rawal Road near Benazir Bhutto Hospital, and Committee Chowk near the Fish Market
- Adiala Road: additional points along the corridor, where rising commercial activity and congestion have historically meant more violations
These join the city's existing network, which already monitors Sixth Road, Mall Road, and Rawalpindi's major entry and exit points as part of the broader Punjab Safe Cities Authority system shared with Islamabad.
What Actually Gets Caught
Under the automated system, the most common triggers for motorcycle riders are riding without a helmet, non-standard or hard to read number plates, signal violations, and using a mobile phone while riding. The camera captures the violation with photo evidence, reads the plate automatically, and the system generates a challan tied to the vehicle's registered owner without anyone needing to pull you over.
Where to Check and Pay
The process is the same across every city covered by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority, including Rawalpindi. We cover the full walkthrough, the official portal, the app, and the fake copycat sites to avoid, in our Punjab Safe City e-challan guide. The short version: go directly to echallan.psca.gop.pk, search by your plate number and CNIC or chassis number, and never enter your details on a site you found through a generic search without checking the address carefully first.
Simple ways to avoid a challan on these roads
Wear a proper helmet every ride, rider and passenger both. Keep your number plate standard and legible. Expect enforcement specifically around the Peshawar Road and Murree Road intersections listed above if you commute through them regularly.
Buying or selling in Rawalpindi? Check the vehicle's challan history on the same portal before the deal closes, and run our 30 point inspection checklist on any used bike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the new Safe City camera locations in Rawalpindi?
Fourteen new enforcement points were added along Peshawar Road, including Abid Majeed Road, Raafi Mall, Chauhar Chowk and Chishtia Abad Turn, along Murree Road at Hameed Khan Chowk, Rawal Road and Committee Chowk, and along Adiala Road.
How do I check if I have a challan from one of these cameras?
Go to echallan.psca.gop.pk and search using your plate number plus your CNIC or chassis number. Full steps are in our Punjab Safe City e-challan guide.
Is Rawalpindi's camera network new?
No, the broader network of over 2,000 cameras across 359 locations has been active for some time. This expansion adds 14 specific new enforcement points to roads that previously had less or no automated coverage.
What violations do these cameras catch for motorcycles?
Riding without a helmet, non-standard number plates, signal violations, and mobile phone use while riding are the most commonly cited triggers under the automated system.
Location details in this article are sourced from City Traffic Police Rawalpindi statements as reported by The Express Tribune and PakWheels. Camera coverage is expanded periodically, confirm current enforcement locations and challan status directly on the official PSCA portal. Byke Lelo is not affiliated with the Punjab Safe Cities Authority or City Traffic Police Rawalpindi.
