Traffic Police to Remove Physical Presence in Kathmandu Areas
Summary
Kathmandu is preparing to remove the physical presence of traffic police in key areas by implementing a faceless traffic management system using automatic traffic lights with sensors and ANPR cameras to monitor and enforce traffic rules.
Key Points
- Preparations are underway to remove physical traffic police presence from Thapathali Chowk and New Baneshwor to Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu.
- The traffic police are coordinating with the Department of Roads to implement faceless traffic management using automatic traffic lights with sensors and ANPR cameras.
- ANPR cameras will detect vehicle number plates and lane discipline violations, sending signals to control rooms for enforcement.
- Currently, Kathmandu Valley traffic police monitor violations through 293 cameras and take action against 150 vehicles daily, with plans to expand lane-detecting cameras in key intersections.
