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What is the Traffic Marshal Scheme?
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| The Ambala Traffic Police has introduced the concept of Traffic Marshals
on lines of the Chandigarh Traffic Police in order to improve its interface
with the citizens. Under this scheme citizen volunteers are invited to participate
as 'Marshals' in the enforcement drives of the traffic police. As a first
step, the volunteers are sensitized about the need for road safety and the
role of traffic law enforcement in achieving the same. The procedure adopted
for the challaning of traffic offenders is also explained to the marshals.
The marshal is then picked up from his residence at the time of the planned
joint enforcement activity after seeking his consent in advance. The marshal
then performs the task of answering any queries posed by any traffic offender
who is being challaned in the field for the commission of a traffic offence.
The marshal serves as the community's observer for ensuring complete transparency
and impartiality of the enforcement process. The marshals often provide
useful feedback on possible weaknesses in the challaning process and suggestions
to remove the same. The Traffic Marshals are also invited to all Road Safety
Events and programmes organized by the traffic police. |
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| Who can be a Traffic Marshal? |
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| Any citizen can enroll as a Traffic Marshal. Preference is given to senior
citizens and retirees having some relevant experience in public dealing.
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| How can you enroll as a Traffic Marshal? |
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| As a first step the volunteer is required to fill up an application form
and provide a copy of his latest passport size photograph. In order to procure
the form you may call at the Ambala Traffic Police Control Room Number 0171-2550101
and give your mailing address. The form would be mailed to you or may even
be delivered by a special messenger. The filled up form may then be mailed
to the Office of the Superintendent of Police, Ambala. District Police Headquarters,
Police Lines Ambala. The application form may also be downloaded from this
site. After a short trial period a special badge is provided to the marshal
in recognition of his services. The badge is worn prominently by the marshal
during joint enforcement activity. |
