btp Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Photos of offence, details of police station in traffic violation notices, please!

November 21, 2016 Meghana Eswar

When the traffic police are making use of technology in their favour, why can’t they extend it to the public, asks Meghana.

Proposed traffic changes on ORR stretch – share your feedback

September 9, 2016 Clement Jayakumar

HSR Traffic Police have proposed simple changes to improve the traffic flow from Marathahalli till Central Silk Board.

Safety at your fingertips with the Traffic Police’s bSafe app

March 23, 2016 News Desk

Tired of errant auto drivers taking you for a ride? Sick of incessant honking when you are stuck in traffic? You can easily report it to the Traffic Police now!

Traffic arrangements for Republic Day Parade

January 25, 2016 News Desk

In anticipation of the crowds around the MG Road area for the Republic Day Parade, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has made the following arrangements for entry into the ground, traffic flow, parking, etc.

School children celebrate Traffic Police Day in Bengaluru

January 22, 2016 Josephine Joseph

Traffic Police Day was started 11 years ago to appreciate the efforts of the traffic police. Local school children will be expressing their gratitude to these unsung heroes of the city during the course of this month.

Traffic arrangements in and around MG Road for New Year’s eve

December 31, 2015 News Desk

In anticipation of the crowds in the MG Road area on New Year’s eve, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has made alternate arrangements for traffic flow, parking, etc. They have also appealed that citizens who are driving, refrain from consuming alcohol.

Commute

The travails of a driver on Mysore Road

June 1, 2015 Marianne de Nazareth

Planning a trip out of Bangalore via Mysore road? Look out for the expandable gates and for cops who will fine you if you are driving over the speed limit.

Environment

Two-way horn that’s audible to drivers: Can it tackle habitual honkers?

October 28, 2014 Pranay Kotasthane

The Karnataka government has proposed a substantial hike in the fine for honking. Will this reign in the spectre of vehicular noise pollution? What other measures can reduce the deafening noise levels in our city?

Commute

Harassed by auto drivers? Now you can do something.

July 10, 2014 Ganga Madappa

Harassed by auto drivers who demand extra fare or refuse hire? Read on to know your rights and find out how you can register a complaint against errant auto drivers.

Commute

Mobile app to report traffic violations, ambulances with GPRS on the anvil

September 19, 2013 Nikita Malusare

Bangalore ACP of Traffic Dayananda evades questions on how the traffic chaos will be tackled during upcoming mega road projects. He suggests congestion tax, car-pooling and improvement in public transport system to ease the traffic in Bengaluru.

Which is your nearest traffic police station?

July 5, 2013 News Desk

Want to get in touch with any of the traffic police stations in Bangalore? Here’s the list of contacts.

Governance

BTP, citizen confrontation plays out on social media

September 11, 2012 Abhishek Angad

After their notes recounting harassment went viral on social media, both senior police officials and mainstream media took note of the incident.

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Paint, raise awareness, says Traffic Police

April 23, 2012 Abhishek Angad

Traffic police will hold a painting competition for citizens on April 29th in Cubbon Park

Commute

New life for works coordination; nascent effort underway

December 22, 2009 Vaishnavi Vittal

It’s a first for Bengaluru. Stung by criticism, local authorities and the traffic police claim they will now coordinate select public works using a simple one-page agreement.