Police Commissioner flags off 10 ERVs from police lines to streamline traffic in Ludhiana

Assures residents to streamline traffic in Ludhiana; Traffic zones increased to 8 from existing 6

The Police Commissioner revealed that over 450 traffic officers and personnel are currently assigned to these zones, with plans to increase this number to 550 soon. 

Adv. Karandeep singh kairon / News Punjab

Ludhiana, April 19 –  Police Commissioner Ludhiana, Swapan Sharma on Saturday flagged off 10 new Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) at the Police Lines in Ludhiana to strengthen the city’s traffic management system

During the event, Sharma outlined a set of comprehensive measures designed to ensure smoother traffic flow throughout the city, which has been divided into eight zones (earlier were 6 zones) for more efficient operations.

He mentioned that 40 PCR motorcycles and 40 PCR vehicles are already in use across these zones and with the addition of the 10 new ERVs, the fleet now includes a total of 50 vehicles and 40 motorcycles, all of which will be deployed 24×7 on Ludhiana’s busiest roads to conduct continuous traffic patrols.

The Police Commissioner revealed that over 450 traffic officers and personnel are currently assigned to these zones, with plans to increase this number to 550 soon. To streamline operations, two Station House Officers (SHOs) have been appointed to oversee traffic management in the various areas. He emphasized that duties and responsibilities have been decentralized, allowing traffic in-charges to make on-the-spot decisions to ensure smooth traffic flow, including the ability to call for PCRs or additional staff directly from other zones, which will enhance coordination between the 8 traffic zones.

Sharma stated that zone in-charges will monitor traffic within their designated areas, with particular attention to 8 high-traffic locations such as the Railway Station, Bus Stand, Ferozepur Road, Verka Milk Plant etc. They will maintain constant vigilance to promptly address congestion. In the first phase of this initiative, the focus will be on the city’s eight most congested roads, with plans to expand coverage to additional areas in the next phase, ensuring comprehensive traffic management throughout Ludhiana.

The Commissioner also noted that these initiatives reflect the commitment of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to improving traffic discipline and providing residents with a hassle-free commuting experience.