AI to check traffic violations in new proposal, Nitin Gadkari
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AI to check traffic violations in new proposal, Nitin Gadkari
With the recent announcement by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on using artificial intelligence (AI) to track traffic violations, it marks the next step for India in improving road safety. At the 12th Traffic InfraTech Expo, Gadkari released a statement on how the Indian government was committed to utilizing advanced technology in the management and enforce duties on traffic.
Some of the main highlights of the proposal
1.Implementation of AI
The government aims to draw on AI and other innovative technologies to check the traffic flow to ensure precise monitoring and enforcement of traffic rules. Therefore, this initiative would gain strength with the enhancement of the efficiency of penalty levying for traffic violation, something that is a critical area in road safety management.
2.Upgrading Toll Collection
In fact, aside from the traffic monitoring, Gadkari also suggested the modernization of the existing ways of collecting tolls. It is discussing the adoption of satellite toll systems, which is said to increase efficiency and transparency in toll operations. These developments are definitely to streamline processes in and out of toll stations and decrease corruption.
3.Expert Committee Formation
The government will form an expert committee comprising professionals from the private sector for designing technological solutions. The committee will consider proposals from startups and industry leaders and ensure to implement the best ideas before three months pass.
4. Focus on Quality Standards
Gadkari assured that the government will maintain quality standards in surveillance technologies; especially that of cameras, to monitor traffic. The government actively sought participation from small firms with innovative solutions, and the concept of cost-effectiveness was a crucial factor, along with ensuring fair-profit margins.
High Priority for Enhancement of Road Safety
Under an alarming set of statistics on India's road safety, the Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a set of steps to meet the deadline of 2025 for all the states to implement the Prime Minister's 'Vision 2025'.
The new attempt is to reduce accidents on Indian roads. It has been estimated that India witnesses a total of around 500,000 accidents every year, killing many people in the age group of 18 to 36 years.
The estimated economic loss is around 3 percent of India's GDP. These are concerns of the government, and it is keenly interested in addressing these while at the same time working towards an improvement in the country's road safety as well as reduced losses from the economy due to accident-related casualties through traffic.
Conclusion
It is a new innovation towards solving India's road safety problems through this AI-based approach for traffic management. Involving the government, private sector gurus, and start-ups, this initiative is believed to provide the sought-after safer driving environment while also bringing improvements in toll collection efficiency and law enforcement. As these plans come into action, they are likely to bring down traffic violations drastically and help in improving the safety of the roads altogether.
References
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Govt plans to use AI to monitor traffic violations: Nitin Gadkari