Mon Feb 10 01:33:00 UTC 2025: **Bengaluru Opens Museum Showcasing Evolution of its Traffic Police Force**

**Bengaluru, India (February 10, 2025)** – Bengaluru, a city grappling with notorious traffic congestion, has opened a new museum and experience center dedicated to the history of its traffic police force. The Bengaluru Traffic Police Museum and Experience Centre, located at the Traffic Management Centre on Infantry Road, chronicles the evolution of traffic management in the city from the 1880s to the present day.

The museum showcases a rich collection of photographs, archival materials, police uniforms, and enforcement devices used throughout the years. Visitors can trace the transformation of traffic control from manual hand signals by constables perched on pedestals to the sophisticated AI-powered system currently in use. Highlights include the city’s first traffic signal installed in 1964 at N.R. Square, and the adoption of the country’s first traffic signal with a timer in 1999 at Cauvery Theatre junction. The museum also details the shift from mobile courts for fine collection to the current contactless enforcement system utilizing cameras and automated challans.

The experience center offers interactive displays, simulated driving scenarios, and quizzes on road safety, making it an engaging experience for all ages. A real-time digital model of Bengaluru’s traffic provides a fascinating visual representation of the city’s complex traffic flow.

Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), M.N. Anucheth, stated that the museum was created due to a lack of historical records, requiring extensive research using government archives and newspaper resources. The initiative aims to educate citizens on the complexities of traffic management and foster appreciation for the efforts of the traffic police.

The museum is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. With its comprehensive look at Bengaluru’s traffic history and engaging interactive exhibits, the museum promises to be a popular attraction for residents and visitors alike.

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