NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Dec 19 (NVI): In a major initiative to enhance road safety and reduce traffic violations, the Srinagar Smart City project has successfully installed more than 1,000 state-of-the-art cameras across the city. The move is part of the implementation of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS), CEO Owais Ahmad revealed today.
Speaking to reporters, Ahmad explained that the newly installed cameras are designed to detect a variety of traffic violations, including failure to wear seatbelts, non-compliance with helmet laws, mobile phone usage while driving, and running red lights. He also noted that the system will soon include speed violation detection.
“On the first day of operation, the system issued 102 challans. Once a vehicle’s number plate is captured, the system automatically generates a challan, and the driver is required to pay the fine,” Ahmad explained.
Currently, the ITMS is operational at 33 of the 66 planned traffic junctions. The remaining signals are temporarily non-functional due to technical issues, but efforts are being made to address these problems and ensure full system functionality in the near future.
Utilizing high-resolution cameras and radar sensors, the ITMS continuously monitors traffic in real-time, processing data with advanced algorithms to provide instant insights into traffic patterns and enforce traffic regulations efficiently.
Ahmad expressed confidence that the ITMS would not only improve traffic flow but also enhance compliance with traffic laws, contributing to a safer, more organized Srinagar. (News Vibes of India)
