<p>Pune: The Pune Traffic Police have launched a mobile application, enabling people to report road rule violations while ensuring their identity remains confidential, an official said.</p>.<p>Developed in collaboration with a private firm, the 'PTP Traffic Cop App' was inaugurated by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/ajit-pawar">Ajit Pawar</a> on Saturday.</p>.<p>The app aims to improve communication between people and the police for better traffic management in the city, Additional Commissioner of Police (east region) Manoj Patil said.</p>.<p>"Commuters face daily issues like accidents, congestion and pollution. A key reason is the lack of action against violators. This app will help bridge the gap between the traffic branch and the public," he said.</p>.Pune sees a 34% drop in its ability to absorb carbon because of rapid urban growth.<p>By using the app, people can report offences such as illegal parking, riding on footpaths, mobile phone use while driving, triple-seat riding, tinted glass, fancy number plates on vehicles, and wrong-side driving.</p>.<p>"The users can also report accidents, vehicle breakdowns, potholes, traffic jams, oil spills and waterlogging," the official said.</p>.<p>The police have encouraged people to upload clear photos showing violations and vehicle registration numbers.</p>.<p>After verification, action will be taken within 48 hours, Patil said, assuring the identity of complainants will be kept confidential.</p>
<p>Pune: The Pune Traffic Police have launched a mobile application, enabling people to report road rule violations while ensuring their identity remains confidential, an official said.</p>.<p>Developed in collaboration with a private firm, the 'PTP Traffic Cop App' was inaugurated by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/ajit-pawar">Ajit Pawar</a> on Saturday.</p>.<p>The app aims to improve communication between people and the police for better traffic management in the city, Additional Commissioner of Police (east region) Manoj Patil said.</p>.<p>"Commuters face daily issues like accidents, congestion and pollution. A key reason is the lack of action against violators. This app will help bridge the gap between the traffic branch and the public," he said.</p>.Pune sees a 34% drop in its ability to absorb carbon because of rapid urban growth.<p>By using the app, people can report offences such as illegal parking, riding on footpaths, mobile phone use while driving, triple-seat riding, tinted glass, fancy number plates on vehicles, and wrong-side driving.</p>.<p>"The users can also report accidents, vehicle breakdowns, potholes, traffic jams, oil spills and waterlogging," the official said.</p>.<p>The police have encouraged people to upload clear photos showing violations and vehicle registration numbers.</p>.<p>After verification, action will be taken within 48 hours, Patil said, assuring the identity of complainants will be kept confidential.</p>