Tag Archives: Road safety

SkyToll, a global leader in GNSS-based toll systems, has  successfully completed  a pilot project on the Rohtak-Hisar section of National Highway 10. This milestone has positioned the company as a potential key player in revolutionizing India’s toll collection systems using advanced satellite technology.  Dushyant Deshpande, Director of SkyToll Pvt Ltd,  speaks about the  uniqe project and the company’s future plans ...

As urbanization intensifies, traffic congestion has become one of the most pressing challenges for modern cities. In India, where vehicle ownership is soaring and infrastructure is struggling to keep pace, cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi rank among the world’s most congested. Congestion, erratic driving behaviors, and ineffective enforcement systems plague urban mobility. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a powerful solution ...

Hikvision India has introduced traffic cameras featuring DarkFighterX to combat urban light pollution. Fitted with  ultra-low-light video imaging technology, the cameras combine special approaches to combat light pollution effectively. They are designed to sense both visible and invisible light, reducing the need for blinding flashes. This scales down the number of LEDs used in the flash—merely four LED beads suffice ...

AI-powered Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) will be introduced along Mumbai-Pune Expressway as per the latest reports.  AI and data analytics will  streamline vehicle flow and bolster road safety.  The RTO will monitor the system from the control room at Lonavala. ITMS will be able to  automatically recognize vehicle number plates, enabling  the police to issue e-challans for traffic violations. ...

Rajasthan is to become the first State in the country to adopt an action plan for road safety for the next 10 years. Accompanied by a government policy, it will be aimed at reducing road accidents in the State by 50% by 2030. The policy is expected to generate awareness among the public about road safety provisions and bring about ...

In India’s ambitious pursuit of safer roadways, the integration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) stands as a transformative approach to mitigate road accidents and enhance overall traffic safety. The prevalence of road crashes attributed to human error, including driver inattention and lapses in alertness, underscores the critical need for technological interventions that can pre-emptively ...

In a pioneering effort to enhance road safety, researchers at IIT Hyderabad, led by Dr. Digvijay S. Pawar, Associate Professor from Transportation Engineering Group, Department of Civil Engineering, have published a new study on the effectiveness and acceptance of Advanced Driving Assistance Systems among Indian drivers. This study, published in the Journal of Intelligent and Connected Vehicles, is the first ...

Tecsidel India Pvt Ltd has installed  AI-based cameras  on the Mysuru-Bengaluru expressway  to enhance traffic management and road safety.  The key points: Traffic Monitoring: The AI cameras monitor real-time traffic conditions, helping manage congestion and ensuring smooth traffic flow. Most importantly, the cameras will be integrated  for GNSS for GNSS validation. Violation Detection: The cameras can automatically detect traffic violations ...

Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, IAS, Secretary, Transport Department, Government of Bihar gives an overview of the ecofriendly initiatives put in place by the Department over the years to provide safe, efficient and cost-effective transport facility across the State. Digital Governance & Eco-Friendly Transport System The Department has undertaken several digital initiatives over the last couple of years to provide an integrated ...

Road safety experts and the Government have been stressing on the need for speedy and uniform implementation of Intelligent Transport System (ITS) in India. It covers all modes of transport and holds together dynamically various elements of the transportation systems and the users. Satheesh G, Scientist G & Group Head – Intelligent Transportation & Networking Group, CDAC gives an update ...