Rs 2000 challan for 1kmph over speeding: Man fined on Yamuna Expressway, speed camera shows location in Atlantic Ocean

A man has sparked an online debate after receiving a Rs 2,000 traffic challan on the Yamuna Expressway for allegedly driving just 1 kmph above the permitted speed limit.

The incident came to light through a post shared on X by Anujeet Shivam, who uses the handle @anujitshivam. He said he was issued a Rs 2,000 challan while driving on the expressway, despite exceeding the speed limit by just 1 kmph.

Driver receives Rs 2,000 challan for exceeding speed limit by 1 kmph

According to Shivam's post, his vehicle was recorded travelling at 101 kmph, while the speed limit on the stretch was 100 kmph. Expressing his surprise over the fine, he wrote: "1 km/h. That's it."

Speed camera records location as 0°N, 0°E

The incident had another unusual detail. Shivam claimed that the speed camera recorded the location of the alleged violation as 0°N, 0°E, a geographical point located in the Atlantic Ocean.

Questioning the accuracy of the challan and the functioning of the traffic monitoring system, he tagged Noida Traffic Police and UP Traffic Police in his post and asked: "Is this really how road safety works?"

Noida Traffic Police responds to viral post

Responding to the complaint, Noida Traffic Police asked Shivam to contact the e-challan helpline for assistance. The department replied: "Kindly call E-challan helpline number 7065060882."

Social media users question AI-based traffic cameras

The post soon attracted attention on social media, with several users questioning the accuracy of automated speed cameras and the process used to issue traffic challans.

One user commented, "AI cameras don't have emotions and logic. They take pics and UI isolates based on speed."