Police have detected over 2.33 lakh traffic violations in Belagavi district, in Karnataka, in the last six weeks using modern technology-enabled tools.

They are using Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered surveillance cameras. In just 42 days, the AI-based traffic enforcement system has detected a staggering 233,892 traffic violations, and helped police collect more than ₹5 crore in fines.

The AI cameras, installed at major junctions in taluk headquarters across the district, have been deployed to improve road safety, enforce traffic discipline, reduce accidents, and ensure continuous monitoring of violations. Operating round-the-clock, the cameras are monitoring traffic at busy intersections in towns, including Bailhongal and Athani, making it increasingly difficult for violators to evade penalties, according to Superintendent of Police K. Ramrajan.

Data collected between June 4 and July 15 shows that an average of 5,570 traffic violations were recorded every day during this period. They include 68,025 motorists riding two-wheelers without helmets, 30,536 motorists driving without wearing seatbelt, and over 135,000 additional violations, including triple riding, using mobile phone while driving, jumping traffic signals.

The district police have collected over ₹3 crore in fines from helmet violation cases alone, while the total amount recovered from all categories of traffic offences has crossed ₹5 crore, the SP informed.

Published - July 20, 2026 11:16 am IST