Hyderabad: To strengthen traffic management in the city, Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand on Thursday today launched 50 traffic patrolling bikes and 100 traffic marshals.
Speaking on the occasion, Anand, who is also Chairman of Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC), stated that the HCSC has undertaken key measures to strengthen traffic management in the city. “As part of this, we have launched 50 new traffic patrolling bikes and 100 traffic marshals. These bikes and marshals will help to regulate traffic and ensure vehicles move easily and quickly,” he said.
Each patrolling bike is equipped with advanced tools to assist in traffic management.
These include a public address system with a collar microphone for public announcements, a UHF handheld set with an external microphone, an LED baton for traffic control, a dashboard camera for recording violations and issuing challans, GPS tracking for real-time monitoring, a first-aid kit for emergencies, a wheel clamp carrier for no-parking enforcement, a traffic equipment box (reflective jacket, rain gear, etc.), a tablet device, and a body-worn camera for evidence collection.
These tools will make traffic control more effective. For the first time in the country, the Hyderabad traffic department has recruited transgender individuals, a commendable decision by the government to provide them with employment.
In the future, opportunities will also be created for them in other departments, including the GHMC. The traffic marshals will work under the supervision of the respective police station’s Inspector and Sub-Inspector. The Commissioner advised them to perform their duties with responsibility and honesty to bring a good name to the police department. He also mentioned the goal to increase the current number of 100 marshals to 500 in the future. It is estimated that these new measures will increase the average vehicle speed in the city from 18 kmph to 23 kmph. He also added that three cranes have been made available for traffic management.
Anand said that these innovative programs will play a crucial role in improving Hyderabad’s traffic and providing better services to the city’s residents.
In addition, 100 trained traffic marshals have been deployed to support traffic police at key intersections and congested areas. They have undergone 15 days of rigorous training by the Hyderabad traffic police and will work alongside the traffic department to streamline traffic flow.
