Nepal Police Faceless Trafficking System Transforming Kathmandu Roads

8th July 2026, Kathmandu

Kathmandu Traffic Police introduces ‘Faceless Trafficking’ using CCTV cameras. Up to 50% of traffic violations in Kathmandu Valley are now penalized digitally, says SSP Suresh Kafle.

To manage the growing vehicle density and improve road discipline, the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has aggressively adopted technology. By expanding the ‘Faceless Trafficking’ system, the department is prioritizing digital surveillance over traditional manual policing.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Suresh Kafle, around 40% to 50% of total traffic penalties in Kathmandu Valley are currently executed through CCTV camera surveillance.

What is ‘Faceless Trafficking’ and How Does It Work?

‘Faceless Trafficking’ aims to eliminate unnecessary confrontations between traffic police officers and commuters on the road. The tech-driven system operates on simple mechanisms:

Continuous Surveillance: High-definition CCTV cameras track traffic flow and violations continuously.

Video Evidence: Fines are issued based on concrete video and photographic evidence of the violation.

Transparency: This digitized method ensures a transparent, corruption-free, and dispute-free penalization process.

“Our goal is ‘Faceless Trafficking’. We want to end unnecessary disputes between traffic police and citizens on the road by making monitoring and action effective through technology.” – SSP Suresh Kafle

Over 2,000 Drivers Penalized Daily: Safety Over Revenue

On average, more than 2,000 drivers face penalties during working days in the Kathmandu Valley. However, traffic authorities clarify that increasing penalties is not driven by revenue motives.

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SSP Kafle emphasized that the traffic police is a regulatory body, not a revenue-collecting entity. “If citizens follow the road rules, fines will automatically drop. Our desire is not to penalize citizens, but to guide them safely to their destinations,” he stated.

The Grievous Reality of Road Accidents in Nepal

Road safety remains a major concern across the nation. The current national statistics present a worrisome picture:

• An average of 7 to 8 fatalities occur daily due to road accidents in Nepal.

• Around 20 people suffer severe injuries every single day.

In Kathmandu, the major catalysts for accidents, especially around the Ring Road area, include overspeeding, lane discipline violations, illegal U-turns, and ignoring traffic lights.

Public Grievance Redressal: Call 103

Traffic Police has urged citizens to be proactive. If you witness traffic violations, road obstructions, or face inappropriate behavior from any traffic officer, you can report it via:

Toll-Free Helpline: Dial 103 immediately.

Digital Platforms: Submit complaints with photos or video evidence on the official Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Facebook page or website.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. Let’s practice safe driving, use zebra crossings or overhead bridges, and make Kathmandu’s roads safer for everyone.

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