Miri installed an AI camera to detect violations – catch the driver speeding, using a phone, not wearing a seat belt

An upgraded traffic rule detection camera system with artificial intelligence (AI) has been installed in Miri to collect evidence of traffic violations and provide data for planning and enforcement. better policy, Borneo Post Office report.

According to Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin, the pilot project is located at the Merbau-Miri-Pujut traffic light intersection where accidents often occur. He notes that it will collect data on drivers’ attitudes and behaviors and has shown impressive results within a week of its implementation.

For example, Lee said a repeat offender was caught on camera for speeding eight times in a week at an intersection, demonstrating the ability of drivers to monitor and identify reckless behavior. system driver.

“The trial period will be six months and the results will be presented to the ministry to decide on the next course of action,” Lee said at the project launch on July 4. The data was collected from the system. The system will be analyzed to better understand traffic behavior, identify high-risk areas, and enable the Department and enforcement agencies to make data-driven decisions to improve road safety. set.

Photos posted by the Sibu Finger Facebook page show that the system is capable of identifying each vehicle, license plate and potential violations of the driver such as speeding, running red lights, using cell phones and even if they don’t wear contact lenses. seat belt.