Cameras detect 20k violations in 15 days

BENGALURU: In the last 15 days, AI-powered cameras installed by police along Bengaluru-Mysuru access-controlled highway detected thousands of traffic violations.
ADGP (traffic and road safety) Alok Kumar told TOI automatic number plate recognition cameras installed at 12 locations detected 12,192 violations by drivers and passengers for not wearing seat belts in front seats, 6,259 cases of overspeeding, 1,727 lane violations, and 103 instances of using a mobile phone while driving.“We are testing and analyzing violations recorded by the cameras. They cover all the mainlines and service roads of the highway.”
Using technology, police will send messages about violations directly to the phone number of vehicle owners. “Traffic police stationed at toll booths or terminal points of the highway will be able to check violations in real-time on their tablets and collect the penalty. Vehicle owners will also have the option of paying the amount online,” he said.
On Friday, Kumar posted a photo taken by one of the cameras of a KSRTC bus driver allegedly using a phone while driving and asked the utility to take action. A KSRTC official said a notice would be issued to the driver.
The National Highways Authority of India has also installed cameras at six locations, which will be functional within a month.