Why not have CCTVs on toll plazas: SC asks NHAI, flags highway encroachments

‘Why no highway surveillance cameras?’ Supreme Court questions NHAI, flags parked vehicles and encroachments

SC flags highway encroachments; asks NHAI why CCTV can't be installed at toll plazas.

‘Why can’t you install CCTVs at toll plazas?’ Supreme Court asks NHAI - The Tribune

Taking exception to encroachment and stationary vehicles on highways, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the National Highways Authority of India to explain why it cannot install a surveillance camera system and monitoring rooms across toll plazas to deal with menace.

Why not have CCTVs on toll plazas: SC asks NHAI, flags highway encroachments

In November 2025, the court took suo motu cognisance of a road accident in Phalodi in which a tempo traveller rammed into a stationary trailer truck.

SC flags highway encroachments; asks NHAI why CCTV can't be installed at toll plazas

The Supreme Court questioned the National Highways Authority of India regarding highway encroachments and stationary vehicles. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta suggested installing camera surveillance systems at toll plazas. The court noted that illegal parking on highways contributes significantly to road accidents. Ministries and the Tamil Nadu government were directed to file compliance affidavits. The matter was posted for further hear…

SC Cracks Down on Highway Encroachments, Questions NHAI on Toll Plaza CCTV

The counsel appearing for the NHAI said they have issued circulars for regular inspection and patrolling to check unauthorised parking on the highways.

Supreme Court Flags Highway Encroachments, Asks NHAI Why CCTV Cannot Be Installed At Toll Plazas

The Supreme Court flagged highway encroachments and stationary vehicles as major road-safety risks and asked NHAI why CCTV systems and monitoring rooms cannot be installed at toll plazas. The court was hearing a suo motu case linked to a Phalodi accident that killed 15 people and has posted the matter for October 6.