Kathmandu Valley steps up CCTV-based traffic enforcement
Summary
Kathmandu Valley is enhancing traffic rule enforcement using a network of CCTV cameras and AI technologies, enabling real-time monitoring and automated penalty issuance for violations.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Valley uses around 950 CCTV cameras, with 297 linked to the Traffic Police Control Room for real-time traffic monitoring.
- The system allows detection of violations such as running red lights, overspeeding, and illegal turns without officers being physically present.
- AI-assisted surveillance and smart traffic lights support enforcement and help reduce road accidents caused by overspeeding.
- Traffic Police aim to implement a fully digital, faceless enforcement system integrating surveillance data with transport management for automated fines.
