Nearly Half Of Kathmandu Valley Traffic Actions Now Based On CCTV Surveillance

Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police have expanded the use of CCTV-based “faceless traffic policing,” with around 40 to 50 percent of traffic enforcement actions now initiated through camera footage to identify violations, reduce disputes and improve road safety.

CCTV Driving Enforcement

The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office said the technology-based system helps monitor vehicle movement, analyze road activity and detect traffic rule violations more transparently and efficiently.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police Suresh Kafle, the use of CCTV evidence has made enforcement more objective because violations can be verified through recorded footage. He said the system also helps reduce arguments between motorists and traffic police.

More Than 2,000 Actions Daily

On working days, more than 2,000 motorists are booked on average for traffic rule violations in the Valley. Police said the goal of enforcement is not to collect revenue, but to discourage repeat violations and make roads safer.

Traffic police said fines are imposed based on the nature of the offense. Officials stressed that both the government and traffic police view enforcement as a road safety measure, not as a source of state income.

Road Safety Remains Serious

Kafle described Nepal’s road safety situation as serious, saying an average of seven to eight people die in road accidents every day across the country, while around 20 others sustain serious injuries.

Traffic police said reducing such losses remains a top priority. Authorities are working to strengthen professional capacity and increase the use of modern technology in traffic management.

Video Evidence

The office said CCTV-based enforcement has helped address past criticism that traffic police used to hide and penalize motorists. With video evidence available, police believe the system can make traffic action more credible and transparent.

Surveillance To Expand

Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police plan to further expand CCTV surveillance and strengthen the faceless traffic policing system in the coming days.