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New Delhi: Delhi is witnessing a major spike in population. Currently, the city has a population of around 22.3 million. As the population grows, the number of vehicles on the roads is steadily increasing. However, the city’s road infrastructure is not sufficient to accommodate this growing number of vehicles. As a result, Delhi often faces heavy traffic congestion. People are forced to struggle for hours in traffic jams, with vehicles crawling on the roads.

Artificial Intelligence to Improve Parking

Owing to the lack of proper parking arrangements, people park their cars on roads. Now, the authorities are planning to take the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to handle this problem and manage the city’s traffic more efficiently.

All You Need To Know About Intelligent Traffic Management System?

According to the reports, the Delhi Traffic Police, in collaboration with the administration, has already prepared a Detailed Project Report (DPR). This system has been named the Intelligent Traffic Management System. With the help of this system, a green corridors can be created in Delhi, and all parking areas will be linked to it. This will help people know in advance whether parking is available at their destination or not.

How the Intelligent Traffic Management System Will Work

Talking about the system, DCP Traffic, Delhi Police, S.K. Singh said that the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) will use artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies for real-time traffic monitoring. The system will have an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system. It will monitor violations such as over-speeding, red-light jumping, and using a mobile phone while driving.

Here are some of the key details:

  • The system can detect from a distance whether the driver has fastened the seatbelt or not.
  • The system will also detect people who will not wearing a helmet, overloaded vehicles, lane discipline breaches, and fake license plates
  • It will capture images of vehicles breaking lane discipline or two-wheelers using the footpath.
  • It can recognize fake or duplicate license plates as well, enabling authorities to take immediate action.

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