A few informal names and abbreviations exist for the Bangalore Traffic Police, the most common being the BTP.

The BTP's headquarters is located at #05, Infantry road, near Indian Express building.

[11] Although the city police system was successfully established a century ago, a traffic wing became necessary in 1930.

Then Inspector General Hamilton is responsible for the formation of traffic police wing in Bangalore.

The first Headquarters was at Halasur Gate Outer Station with a sanctioned strength of 2 European constables, 7 duffedars, 2 constables, 12 writers, and 37 duty officers.