Delhi’s Traffic Prahari App Offers Monthly Incentives for Citizens Reporting Traffic Violations
Delhi’s Traffic Prahari app promises to make city roads safer by turning citizens into virtual traffic monitors. The app offers cash awards up to ₹50,000 for the most active participants each month.
The Traffic Sentinel Scheme, which was first introduced in 2015, allowed users to report violations using their smartphones in exchange for reward points, often redeemable for goods or vouchers. On September 1, 2024, the app was relaunched as the Traffic Prahari app, with new incentives and a more user-friendly interface.
🚨 Delhites can report traffic violations by taking pictures of vehicle and post on Prahari app.
Top contributors (snitchers) are rewarded.
• Rs 50,000 for first place
• Rs 25,000 for second place
• Rs 15,000 for third place
• Rs 10,000 for fourth place pic.twitter.com/QUMdoCQXd8— Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) July 28, 2025
Any Delhi resident can download the app from the Play Store or App Store and simply register with their cell number and OTP. To report a violation such as red light jumping, illegal parking, road rage, or driving on the wrong side, simply snap a photo or record a video showing the timestamp and location. Uploading the evidence via the app, it is directly sent to the Delhi Traffic Police for verification. Each valid report can lead to an official challan being issued. All reports are carefully checked to prevent misuse.
The Traffic Prahari app includes real-time reporting, automatic capture of time and location data, and a transparent reward system. Users must not confront violators or tamper with the evidence; only unedited reports are accepted. The top four contributors every month may receive ₹50,000, ₹25,000, ₹15,000, and ₹10,000, respectively, based on the number of valid, verified reports they submit. Users can track the status of their reports and monthly points within the app.
The Traffic Prahari app is free to download and available for all Android and iOS users in Delhi. The initiative is to make roads safer while giving residents a chance to play an active role in traffic enforcement.
