Ahmedabad Traffic Police deploy AI-powered dashcams to tackle traffic violations

In a move towards enhancing road safety and improving traffic regulation, the Ahmedabad City Police have introduced AI-powered dashcams in their traffic enforcement vehicles. 

This initiative, launched in collaboration with SmartCity, aims to curb traffic violations and enable real-time monitoring of the city’s increasing vehicular activity.

As part of the initiative, over 60 devices have been handed over to the Ahmedabad Traffic Police. Of these, 29 dashcams will be installed in traffic vehicles, including interceptors, while 31 portable devices will be issued to traffic personnel for use at critical locations as required.

This technology will allow automatic detecting and recording of violations such as riding without helmets, triple riding, wrong-side driving, and dangerous driving, providing concrete evidence for legal action.

Automated monitoring and enforcement  

“The traffic personnel only need to activate the mobile devices, which will begin recording videos. Within 30 to 40 seconds, the software will automatically recognize traffic offenders and capture photos and videos. These are then sent to the control room server, where a team verifies the evidence. Challans are subsequently generated and violators are notified via SMS,” explained Safin Hasan, Traffic DCP.

Addressing a growing concern  

Ahmedabad has witnessed a sharp increase in vehicular traffic, contributing to a rise in road accidents. Fatal incidents involving motorcyclists without helmets remain particularly high. Despite ongoing awareness campaigns, violations persist, making stricter enforcement measures essential.  

A senior traffic official highlighted the benefits of the new system, stating, “The dashcams ensure accurate documentation of violations, protect officers from false accusations, and provide an unbiased account of on-ground situations.”

Pilot project success  

A pilot phase was conducted two months ago at the SG-1 and SG-2 traffic police stations, where five devices were installed in vehicles. The results were promising, with 794 helmet-related violations, 21 instances of dangerous driving, and 14 seatbelt-related offenses recorded. Legal action was promptly initiated against the violators.

The dashcams’ AI technology integrates seamlessly with existing traffic systems. Violations are automatically recorded and uploaded to Nayan’s cloud server, verified at the control room, and transferred to the National Informatics Centre (NIC) server. Offenders are notified through the “One Nation, One Challan” system.

Plans for expansion  

The Ahmedabad Traffic Police intend to expand the scope of monitored violations to include offences such as illegal parking and other infractions. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, the department aims to reduce road accidents, streamline traffic, and ensure stricter adherence to regulations. Plans are also underway to introduce more devices to enhance traffic management further.