Over 1000 cameras installed at 62 junctions to monitor traffic violations: CEO SSCL

Srinagar, Dec 19: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Srinagar Smart City Limited, Dr Owais Ahmad Thursday said that over 1000 cameras have been installed at 62 junctions in Srinagar city to monitor and curb traffic violations.
Speaking to reporters at Integrated Command Control Centre (ICCC) at HMT Srinagar, the CEO SSCL Dr Owais said that with the commissioning of Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) the authorities have installed over 1000 cameras at 62 junctions in Srinagar city. He said the move is aimed to monitor traffic violations and ensure incident free travel for all road users.
“Today we have launched Integrated Command Control Centre (ICCC) at HMT Srinagar. Yesterday over 1000 cameras have been made operational at 62 junctions in Srinagar city to capture traffic violations. The move aims to save lives of all road users including driver and pedestrians,” Dr Owais said.
He said the technology has been upgraded now in order to rein over traffic violations. “The cognizance will be taken against those who do not wear seat belt, helmet and use mobile phones while driving, or resort to red light violations. Further speed violations will also be captured in coming times,” he said.
Besides ICCC HMT, the ITMS is being monitored from SSP Traffic Office as well, he said.
“Yesterday we lodged 102 challans against violations. It is imperative for people to know the system in place is for their safety, and it is very intelligent as violators can’t escape from penalty. Once your number is captured, the challan is being processed to the concerned accordingly,” he maintained.