Think you’re safe from speeding fines? Delhi’s new AI-powered 4D radar interceptor will catch you
Delhi's traffic enforcement is being upgraded with the introduction of an advanced AI-powered 4D radar interceptor. This technology aims to improve traffic monitoring and enforcement in the city. The use of this innovative tool is expected to enhance road safety and reduce traffic violations. The AI-powered interceptor will help in identifying and penalizing traffic offenders more efficiently. This initiative demonstrates Delhi's commitment to leveraging technology for better traffic management.
New Delhi: Delhi's traffic enforcement gets smarter with the use of an advanced AI-powered 4D radar interceptor designed to enhance traffic monitoring. The innovative system, mounted on police vehicles, can detect various traffic violations such as overspeeding, driving without seatbelts, using mobile phones while driving, and riding without helmets. Violators are issued automated e-challans without any human intervention, officials confirmed on Friday.
Enhanced Traffic Monitoring
The system can detect a wide range of violations, including overspeeding, driving a four-wheeler without a seatbelt, use of a mobile phone while driving, riding without a helmet, triple-riding on two-wheelers, pillion riding without protective headgear, and using fancy or designer number plates. The 4D radar interceptor features a 360-degree rotatable Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera, offering a comprehensive view for monitoring traffic and capturing number plates. The advanced radar system can simultaneously track multiple vehicles and measure their speed using sophisticated radio wave technology, a police source revealed.
Efficient E-Challan Generation
This AI-driven interceptor is integrated with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for seamless e-challan generation, ensuring rapid and efficient enforcement of traffic regulations. During the initial trial on Friday, the system generated 120 e-challans, highlighting its capability. “The project is still in its initial stages and the first trial to test its efficiency was done on Friday. A total of 120 e-challans were generated by the AI-powered 4D radar interceptor,” the source said.
Reducing Manual Intervention
The police official explained that the new technology reduces the need for manual intervention, minimizing the risks faced by traffic personnel when attempting to stop violators. Previously, officers had to physically intervene to address violations, increasing the possibility of accidents and altercations. “Earlier, while the interceptor alerted police of violations, they had to physically intervene to stop the offenders. However, with this technology being equipped to generate e-challans, it reduces the chances of them getting hurt while trying to stop the violators,” he added.
Future Road Safety Enhancements
Equipped with radars, sensors, cameras, and rule-based software algorithms, the interceptor scans vehicles passing through its field of view and identifies traffic violations in real-time. With cities moving towards Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS), AI-driven enforcement solutions such as this interceptor are expected to significantly enhance road safety and automation, he added. The officer also said that by reducing reliance on manual monitoring, law enforcement agencies can allocate resources more efficiently to address public safety concerns. The source also said that police are working on testing the feasibility of this idea and the project will be fully launched after everything has been thoroughly examined.