Now, if you break traffic rules, you will be fined not just on the basis of photos but on the basis of video evidence. The central government has issued a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), under which traffic rules will be monitored with automatic cameras.
According to media reports, this SOP has been presented in the Supreme Court by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, which aims to reduce road accidents and make the traffic system more strict and transparent.
The SOP also focuses on recording video evidence, even at speeds of up to 200 kmph, to reduce road accidents and deaths caused by distracted and wrong-way driving. The initiative comes in response to a Supreme Court order directing 23 states and 7 Union Territories (UTs) to report on the implementation of electronic surveillance as per the Motor Vehicles Act. Also
Which rules will be monitored?
According to the SOP, the automated camera enforcement system will be the primary way to monitor traffic violations. This system is designed to ensure accountability for both drivers and enforcement agencies. Under this new system, actions like not wearing a helmet or seat belt, talking on a mobile phone, driving on the wrong side, and eating or drinking while driving will now be recorded on camera.
These cameras will be so high-tech that they will be able to record clear videos even at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour. That is, even if any vehicle passes at high speed, both the picture and video of breaking the rules will be captured in the camera.
Challan will be issued on the basis of video evidence
According to the new SOP, now the cameras will record a video of at least 1 second and a maximum of 10 seconds to issue the challan. All the information like vehicle number, location, date and time should be clearly visible in it, and that too without any blur or haze.
Not only this, this system will work in real time. As soon as any rule is broken, an alert will be sent to the traffic department within a second. The sensors and advanced algorithms installed in the camera will be able to identify whether the vehicle coming in front is actually breaking the rules or is an emergency vehicle (such as ambulance or fire brigade) which is allowed.
Appeal against challan will also be easy
To increase transparency, the SOP also states that online systems will be started in all states, where vehicle owners or drivers will be able to appeal against their challan. This will ensure that people can challenge the challans sent by mistake in the right way and action is taken in a fair manner.
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