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In an effort to execute ‘Zero Accident Kumari,’ Kanniyakumari constabulary had precocious launched “Kaaval AI-Automatic Traffic Violation Detection System,” connected a aviator ground astatine the roundabout adjacent the territory Collectorate, which falls nether Nagercoil subdivision.
As portion of the initiative, 4 AI powered cameras person been installed astatine 4 approaches to the roundabout. The strategy automatically detects motorists riding two-wheelers without helmets, and displays the conveyance fig connected a recently installed integer board, adjacent the roundabout. Subsequently punishment notices are sent to the registered mobile numbers of the conveyance owners.
It is noted that this the archetypal AI based postulation usurpation detection strategy successful the State, which has been introduced with the purpose of reducing postulation violations.
According to constabulary sources, from the motorboat of the strategy connected Tuesday (June 9) until Thursday noon, astir 900 2 wheelers riders had been fined for failing to deterioration helmets.
Speaking to The Hindu, Kanniyakumari District Superintendent of Police R. Stalin said that 75% of fatal roadworthy accidents successful the territory are linked to the non-use of helmets.
He added that the strategy has been launched to trim postulation violations, fatal accidents and to make consciousness among the public.
“The strategy is highly outgo effective, with the cameras costing betwixt ₹15,000 to ₹20,000, excluding the outgo of integer screen. The ‘Kaaval AI’ exertion was developed by the students of Rajalakshmi Engineering College, and the thought stemmed from their information successful a hackathon,” helium added.
He further noted that pursuing the survey of the aviator task and its effectiveness, the strategy would beryllium implemented astatine different subdivisions, including important junctions and mishap prone locations.
With its wider implementation, further features specified arsenic detection of overspeeding and rash driving volition besides beryllium incorporated into the AI based system, helium noted.
