The End of Fake Plates in Punjab? Punjab Police’s new vans will fine you on the spot.

Have you ever seen a car with a fake number plate and wondered how they get away with it? Well, Punjab Police just decided those days are over. They are launching the “Police Eye Smart Van,” a mobile surveillance unit that acts like a moving checkpoint .

Unlike fixed cameras, these electric vans have 360-degree lenses. As they drive through the city, they scan every vehicle within 100 meters. If the system detects an unpaid e-challan or a fake plate, it alerts the nearest squad instantly. Honestly, this is a massive step forward in using tech for safety .

Of course, there is a cost. Each van is worth around Rs. 11 crore (approx $380,000). But considering the government recovered Rs. 10.8 billion in fines recently, this investment might pay for itself quickly .

And yes, AI makes mistakes. But if you get a wrong ticket, PSCA has already launched an online review system at their official portal to cancel errors immediately . What do you think? Is this smart policing or an invasion of privacy? Read the full analysis in My Blog Here.