Bengaluru Traffic Builds AI Helmet, Then Sends Violation Reports Straight To Cops: ‘Ride Safe Or...’

Bengaluru’s traffic has long tested the patience of daily commuters, especially those who follow the rules while others don’t. For one Indian techie, that frustration turned into an experiment with artificial

intelligence (AI) that resulted in a solution that many people did not see coming.

The idea was simple in thought but ambitious in execution. What if a regular riding helmet could do more than just protect the head? What if it could also help enforce traffic rules in real time? That question led to a helmet that is now being talked about widely on social media.

AI-Powered Helmet On Bengaluru Roads

The techie behind this innovation is Pankaj Tanwar. Sharing his experience on X (formerly Twitter), he explained what pushed him to take this unusual route. “I was tired of stupid people on road, so I hacked my helmet into a traffic police device,” he wrote.

According to Tanwar, the helmet is powered by an AI agent that works while he is riding his vehicle. The system runs in near real time and helps identify riders and vehicles that are breaking traffic rules. This includes violations such as riding without a helmet or ignoring basic road safety norms.

Explaining how it works, he wrote, “While I ride, AI agent runs in near real time, flags violations, and proof with location and no plate goes straight to police. Bengaluru people, so now ride safe or regret it.”

To show that the idea was not just theoretical, Tanwar also shared an example of the helmet working in real-life conditions. In one instance, a man riding a scooter without wearing a helmet was detected by the AI system and instantly reported.

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i was tired of stupid people on road so i hacked my helmet into a traffic police device 🚨

while i ride, ai agent runs in near real time, flags violations, and proof with location & no plate goes straight to police.

blr people – so now ride safe… or regret it. pic.twitter.com/lWaRO01Jaq

— Pankaj (@the2ndfloorguy) January 3, 2026

‘A Great Idea’: Social Media Reacts

As the post gained traction, it crossed more than a million views. In the comments section, people shared their varied reactions.

One user commented, “This is a great Idea. Police should consider offering a commission on collected fines to individuals who report traffic violations. This financial incentive would motivate the public to report violations and commuters to adhere to traffic rules.”

Another said, “Love it! Vehicles should come with this tech.”

“Much needed! This is required and hope we become a better over time due to the stick (fines and penalties),” someone else remarked.

A person suggested, “Add a feature to report potholes. Their inbox would explode.”

“Every police officer should have this by default,” an individual pointed out.

“Helmet companies should adapt this tech, which in turn will ensure more and more people buy helmets to avoid penalties. Hemet companies will make money. Govt will make money. Corruption will decline. Roads will become safer. Win for everyone,” read another comment.

Attention From Bengaluru Police

As the conversation around the AI-powered helmet continued to grow, it also reached official circles. Tanwar later shared that the Bengaluru Police had contacted him regarding his innovation.

OMG. office of the commissioner of police, blr reached out 🤯 https://t.co/WywqGXuvj8 pic.twitter.com/jOkOOctWNN

— Pankaj (@the2ndfloorguy) January 4, 2026

He posted a screenshot of the exchange where the police described the helmet-based traffic violation detection concept as “innovative and interesting from a road safety perspective.”