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High Court demands details on AI road cameras' speeding detection capabilities
A high court has sought specifics on the functioning of artificially intelligent surveillance cameras installed across state highways, asking authorities to clarify their capacity to identify and track vehicles exceeding speed limits. The court also pressed the government to outline timelines for establishing a unified monitoring mechanism.
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The high court has directed state authorities to furnish comprehensive information regarding the operational status of AI-enabled traffic surveillance systems deployed on roads statewide. During proceedings, the bench specifically inquired whether the installed cameras possess the technological capability to detect vehicles traveling at speeds exceeding 150 kilometers per hour, and what enforcement measures have been initiated against such violators.
The court's intervention seeks to establish concrete data on overspeeding incidents captured through the automated surveillance network and the subsequent action taken by traffic enforcement agencies. Judges questioned the government on the number of vehicles identified traveling at dangerous speeds and the penalties or follow-up procedures implemented in each case.
Authorities have been given a deadline to clarify the current status of the camera network's functionality and their capacity to provide real-time data on traffic violations. The bench also pressed officials to specify when a centralized monitoring system, capable of coordinating data across multiple camera installations, would become operational.
The high court's directive comes amid growing concerns about road safety and the need for effective speed regulation mechanisms. Officials are expected to respond with technical specifications of the surveillance infrastructure and a detailed implementation roadmap for the proposed centralized system during the next hearing.