Delhi to launch weekend traffic courts from July 5 (Img: Agencies)
New Delhi: Delhi residents will soon get an easier way to settle pending traffic challans as the city launches Weekend Traffic Courts (WTCs) from July 5. The initiative, introduced jointly by the Delhi District Courts and Delhi Traffic Police, aims to speed up the disposal of compoundable traffic cases while offering a more convenient option for motorists.
Under the new arrangement, 22 traffic court benches will function across 11 district court complexes. These courts will exclusively hear compoundable traffic notices and challans currently pending before virtual courts.
Officials said each bench will have the capacity to dispose of up to 700 traffic challans or notices during a single sitting, helping reduce the growing backlog of pending cases.
The Weekend Traffic Courts will operate on the second Saturday and every Sunday of every month. Hearings will be conducted at six major district court complexes- Tis Hazari, Patiala House, Saket, Dwarka, Rohini and Karkardooma.
The courts will function in two sessions daily, from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm.
Vehicle owners can settle up to 20 eligible compoundable challans or traffic notices linked to a single vehicle through the new system.
Eligible challans can be downloaded from the Delhi Traffic Police portal and presented before the designated Weekend Traffic Court for disposal.
Authorities said the initiative is intended to provide faster resolution of traffic violations while reducing inconvenience for the public. By offering hearings on weekends, officials hope more people will voluntarily clear pending challans without disrupting their work schedules.
The Delhi Traffic Police believes the move will improve compliance with traffic regulations, reduce the burden on virtual courts and strengthen citizen-centric public services in the national capital.
