Delhiites can earn up to Rs 50k by reporting traffic offences: Here's how

Delhi Traffic Police has come up with a new way to not only curb violations but also reward vigilant citizens. The department has relaunched the Traffic Prahari app, a platform that lets users report violations. With the app, users can easily report traffic violations they witness in real time. All they need to do is register on the app using their phone number and email ID. Once registered, they can upload photos or videos of traffic rule violations directly through the app. The best part? People who report genuine cases can also win rewards.

Delhi Traffic Prahari app: How does it work

The app, equipped with geofencing and real-time tracking, enables users to capture photos or videos of offences such as red light jumping, wrong-side driving, road rage, or illegal parking. Once a report is filed - with time, date, location, and vehicle registration details, the Delhi Traffic Police verifies the complaint. If found valid, a challan is issued to the offender.


What truly amps up public participation is the promise of real money. The system doesn’t just stop at encouraging responsible behaviour, it actually rewards it. Every month, the top four citizens who submit the highest number of valid reports through the app are given in-app rewards. And here’s the kicker: the best performer of the month can win a cash prize of up to Rs 50,000.

The initiative is a modern evolution of Delhi’s older Traffic Sentinel Scheme that first tried involving citizens back in 2015. Now, with better tech and wider accessibility, Traffic Prahari is being seen as a more impactful tool for change.