AI Cameras Launch on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway to Detect Traffic Violations

An artificial intelligence-based automated fine system has been inaugurated on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Bangladesh, aiming to significantly curb extortion and enhance road safety. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed officially launched the system at Meghnaghat in Sonargaon, Narayanganj. The AI-powered technology is designed to detect a range of traffic violations, including speeding, illegal parking, operating three-wheelers, and driving on the wrong side of the road.

Highway police introduced this system with the objective of improving road safety, strengthening traffic discipline, and ensuring transparent enforcement of traffic laws. To achieve this, 1,427 AI-enabled cameras have been strategically installed along the nearly 250-kilometer stretch of the highway, from Signboard in Narayanganj to Chattogram City Gate.

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The AI-powered system will help curb extortion on the highway.

When a vehicle is identified committing a traffic offense, the system automatically sends details of the violation via SMS to the registered owner's mobile phone. The fine can then be settled conveniently through a designated mobile banking service. This digital approach aims to create a more efficient and less corruptible system for managing traffic violations.

The implementation of this AI-driven system marks a significant step towards modernizing traffic management in Bangladesh. By leveraging advanced technology, authorities hope to create a safer and more orderly environment on one of the country's major highways, reducing opportunities for illegal practices and improving overall compliance with traffic regulations.

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The AI-powered system will detect traffic violations including speeding, illegal parking, operation of three-wheelers and driving on the wrong side of the road, allowing authorities to take action.