The Organization

Traffic Police is responsible for safe and smooth traffic in Jaipur city with 3.5 million population, and .5 million vehicular population.  

It is manned by 800 employees, with  Suprintendent of Police as the head of the organization and one Addl. S.P. as second in command to aid and assist him.  Other officers include Dy. S.P.'s, Inspectors, Sub. Inspectors, Asstt. Sub. Inspectors, Head Constables and Constables at different levels. 

We are also responsible for creating awareness regarding traffic sense/rules among the citizens of Jaipur city. This is done by organising training camps, workshops and distributing pamphlets among children and seniors. We also take help of print and electronic media in our pursuit. We are also aided by the Traffic Wardens, School children, NCC Cadets, and numerous NGO's. We are also responsible for Education and Oriention of new Personnel.

Investigation of Accident cases

The Traffic Police Jaipur City also investigates cases pertaining to road accidents. For this purpose there are two Accident Police Stations with Traffic Police which are headed by the respective Inspectors.

Engineering

The Traffic Police also recommends changes to the roads' engineering to the PWD, JDA and the Municipal Corporation.

Photograph of Badi Chopad (Manak Chowk) in Jaipur in 1876.
Photo courtesy: Jaipur City Palace

Other Agencies
involved in traffic control

JDA or the Jaipur Development Authority is responsible for maintainence of roads, traffic signs, removal of encroachments outside the walled city.

The PWD or the Public Works Department undertakes construction of Road Lights, Road maintainence, Road Signal Lights, and Roads.

The JMC or the Jaipur Municipal Corporation / Nagar Nigam Jaipur looks after maintainence of roads, road lights, and removal of encroachments on the roads inside the walled city.

The Transport Department manages Vehicle Registration, Driver License, Special Permits, and also frames Policies for Traffic control.

The Traffic Control Board has been constituted by the Government of Rajasthan for deciding the broader policy framework and management of traffic within Jaipur city.