(MENAFN-Khaleej Times) images of traffic violations including jumping red signals were captured without a flash by special cameras
A vast number of traffic violations were recorded by special flashless cameras installed at a number of intersections during january and february this year in abu dhabi said colonel khalifa mohammed director of the traffic and road safety engineering department at the at the abu dhabi police traffic and patrols directorate.
The violations included 3964 cases of people running red lights that were recorded by the cameras that use infrared technology and capture images without a flash.
“the traffic control cameras which are installed at different intersections across abu dhabi are highly efficient with their state-of-the-art technology. they can detect vehicles that jump red lights and fail to follow lane rules. they can also record vehicles that stop at pedestrian zones and exceed speed limits. any other violations related to impermissible turns over-takings and u-turns can also be registered” said colonel khalifa.
He also noted that these cameras monitor five lanes in each direction. “they are multifunctional and can read licence plates. they can also determine the numbers and types of passing vehicles estimate the average speed and determine the numbers and directions of pedestrians while traffic lights turn green and red” he added.
Such cameras will be installed at over 150 intersections across abu dhabi al ain and the western region. it is a modern traffic system allowing continuous assessment of the intersections’ engineering condition their impact on traffic safety and the occurrence of accidents. moreover the system is able to find the necessary solutions by cooperating with the partners. it is also linked to the directorate’s notifications and text messaging system as well as the portable variable message signs (pvms).
As part of the awareness campaign being implemented by the directorate during the month of march which targets motorists taxi drivers bus drivers and drivers from private sector companies col khalifa mohammed urged motorists to improve the traffic culture especially when it comes to the risks of running red lights. he also urged them to follow traffic laws and regulations reduce speeds at traffic lights and avoid speeding in order to cross a traffic light before it turns red which can cause serious traffic accidents resulting in deaths and severe injuries.
As per the federal traffic law running a red light carries a fine of dh800 a penalty of eight black points and vehicle impoundment for a period of 15 days. traffic fines can be issued in person and in situations where the person is not present.
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