AI cameras capture violations since April, no fines levied due to pending govt approval

MALAPPURAM: Even though the 700 AI (Artificial Intelligence) cameras installed by Keltron on major roads in the state at a cost of Rs 235 crore under the Safe Kerala scheme have been recording violations since April, the Motor Vehicles Department has not received government approval to levy fines. Officials say there are places where 500 to 1,000 violations are reported on a single camera every day and all these violations are collected in a central control room at the Thiruvananthapuram Transport Bhavan. Further action will be taken as soon as the government's approval is received. Keltron has set up 14 district control rooms with 10 employees each and 50 people in the central control room. The Department of Motor Vehicles has also appointed MVIs. Keltron is also responsible for sending fines with the permission of MVIs, apart from maintenance and technical support of the cameras for five years. 18 red light violation and eight speed violations detention cameras have also been installed. Officials of the Motor Vehicles Department said that a report has been submitted to the Secretary of the Transport Department seeking permission to operate AI cameras. Violators be aware The AI ​​cameras will catch violations such as using a phone while driving, travelling without wearing a helmet or seat belt, and three people travelling on a bike. In the second phase, the validity of documents including insurance will be checked. Day and night cameras can detect violations up to 200 meters away. These will be available in the control rooms with the help of SIM card and broadband. The fine information will be received first as an SMS and then as a notice to the vehicle owner's address.