“We have sent the proposal for 800 more cameras.If a traffic constable is not present at the junction or the violator manages to go unnoticed, these cameras will record the offence. Apart from strengthening its system of prosecuting traffic violators, the DTP has also sent a proposal for buying more 800 body-worn cameras for its field personnel.The officer said that even though there are many junctions in Delhi that require these cameras, these equipment will be installed judiciously at selected locations that are vulnerable to overspeeding and frequent signal violations.. (Representational image)New Delhi: Keeping a hawk eye on those who jump red lights and indulge in overspeeding, the Delhi traffic police (DTP) will soon install hi-tech cameras to assist them in maintaining traffic discipline. The DTP has sent a proposal to the ministry of home LED ID light bar Manufacturers affairs for buying 170 prosecution cameras and 96 numberplate readers that will strengthen the process of challaning traffic violators.Till last year, 200 body-worn cameras had been procured and distributed among officers. Prosecution cameras installed at traffic junctions along with numberplate readers will record traffic violations and will be connected to the central traffic police control room. Last year, 92,307 challans were issued for jumping red lights and 86,771 persons were prosecuted for overspeeding. Challan to be generated and sent to offender with location details. During the night when there is lean presence of traffic cops on the roads, these cameras will record the violations. These cameras help keep a check on the personnel and in case, some road user misbehaves with our personnel, it gets recorded,” he said.
