New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has presented a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regarding traffic rules in the Supreme Court.
The new SOP was issued with the aim of reducing road accidents and making the traffic system more strict and transparent.
According to the Dynamite News correspondent, under this SOP, now challan will be issued not only on the basis of photo but also on the basis of video evidence for breaking traffic rules.
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Attention has also been given to recording video evidence in the SOP, so that accidents and deaths due to distraction and driving in the wrong direction can be reduced.
Cameras will be high-tech
These cameras will be so high-tech that they will be able to record clear videos even at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour. That is, even if any vehicle passes at a high speed.
According to the SOP, the Automated Camera Enforcement System will be the primary method for monitoring traffic violations.
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This system is designed to ensure accountability for both drivers and enforcement agencies. Under this new system, actions like not wearing a helmet or seat belt, talking on a mobile phone, driving on the wrong side, and eating or drinking while driving will now be recorded in the camera.
