Delhi is taking a significant leap in traffic management and road safety with the introduction of AI-based Automatic Number Plate Reader cameras. This move is set to revolutionize how traffic rules are enforced in India’s capital.
Enhanced Traffic Monitoring
- Previous System: Earlier, cameras in Delhi were primarily used for monitoring high-speed vehicles and red-light violations.
- New Upgrades: The AI-based cameras will now also target violations like riding two-wheelers without helmets, triple riding, and driving cars without seat belts.
AI-Based Camera Operations
- Functionality: The AI cameras will automatically read the vehicle’s number plate upon any traffic rule violation and link it to the vehicle portal where all vehicle records are maintained.
- Efficiency: These cameras will generate e-challans in real-time and update them on www.echallan.parivahan.gov.in without any manual intervention.
- Scope: The new system will cover various offenses, including helmetless riding, wrong-side driving, triple riding, seatbelt violations, and using mobile phones while driving.
Road Accident Statistics and Challan Data
- Accidents in 2023: Delhi witnessed 2,338 road accidents resulting in 1,457 fatalities.
- Helmet Violations: There were 1.98 lakh challans issued for riding without helmets.
- Other Violations: Stop line violations, triple riding, and mobile phone use while driving also saw significant numbers of challans issued.
Implementation and Operation
- Tender Process: Companies have been invited through a tender process to install and operate these cameras.
- Initial Contract: The first contract with the selected company will be for six months, with the potential to extend it to five years based on performance.
Delhi’s initiative to employ AI-based cameras for traffic rule enforcement is a proactive step towards reducing road accidents and ensuring compliance with traffic laws. This technological advancement is expected to bring a significant change in the way traffic violations are monitored and penalized in the city, ultimately contributing to safer roads and more responsible driving behavior.