Pune, 10th July 2023: The Pune Police Traffic Branch has launched an innovative initiative to improve traffic compliance and enhance penalty recovery by installing CCTV cameras on ten police vehicles.
Under the approval of Pune Police Commissioner Retesh Kumaarr, these specially equipped vehicles will be strategically positioned in busy areas where surveillance cameras are lacking. The primary objective is to monitor real-time traffic violations, with the potential for expanding the program in the future.
DCP (Traffic) Vijay Magar explained the purpose behind this initiative, stating, “By exclusively scanning the streets, roads, and bylanes for traffic law violators, this technology will assist in analyzing traffic scenarios and increasing the collection of traffic fines.”
The newly installed cameras will capture traffic violations, recording crucial information such as date, time, and geo-location. This data will be forwarded to the relevant traffic divisions to facilitate penalty recovery. The monitoring will cover various zones, including interior roads, intersections, and main roads, where offenders often go undetected.
The innovative technology employed in this initiative enables the detection and tracking of multiple vehicles within the field of view of a single camera. All video feeds from the CCTV cameras will be stored in a centralized data center and live-streamed to the Command Control Centre (CCC), which features a video wall capable of displaying footage from multiple cameras simultaneously.
This forward-thinking approach highlights the commitment of Pune Police to leverage digital technology in order to enhance traffic law enforcement and optimize the collection of fines. The insights gained from the pilot program will guide future actions and potential expansion to other vehicles.
Magar emphasized the significance of the collected digital information, stating, “The data regarding fines and the types of offenses detected at specific locations will inform our next steps.”
As technology continues to shape law enforcement practices, this initiative by the Pune Police is expected to promote compliance and enhance safety on the city’s streets for all road users. The implementation of CCTV cameras on police vehicles demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing traffic violations and ensuring better enforcement of traffic laws.
