Efforts are under way to procure drone-based AI cameras to keep tab of traffic-rule violators in more road corridors, since a section of motorists are relying on apps that help locate the 720 AI-based cameras that have been installed at accident-prone spots in highways and arterial roads, S. Srijith, Transport Commissioner said here on Friday.
Each district would need approximately 10 drone-based AI cameras and having them across the State would entail an expense of around ₹400 crore. The State government has adopted a positive stand on procuring the cameras to deter rule violators and to lessen accidents. Motor Vehicles department (MVD) personnel can transport these drone cameras to any location, including in rural areas, and activate them. This would provide digital evidence of rule violations in a vast area spread over five kms. Discussions are under way with IITs and others to finetune the technical specifications.
The number of road accident deaths during the past three months is already less by 200 when compared to the corresponding period last year, since the 720 cameras have been a deterrent. A bulk of two-wheeler and car riders have begun to use helmets and seat belts respectively. Two-wheeler riders have hitherto accounted for 65% of accident deaths, with approximately 70% of them driving without a helmet, Mr. Srijith, who is also the Road Safety Commissioner, told media persons at the Collectorate here.
