The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has expanded its AI-based traffic camera network to 19 key intersections in the capital, with four new cameras added on Tuesday, said DMP Commissioner Musleh Uddin Ahmed.
Speaking to reporters after inaugurating an AI camera at Lake Road under Tejgaon Traffic Division, the commissioner said technology is being gradually extended to other important intersections in the city.
He said around 1,500 traffic cases have so far been filed using AI cameras.
As the fines vary depending on the nature of the offences, updated information on the total amount of fines collected is available with the traffic division.
Regarding AI-based traffic cases, the commissioner said notices are sent not only through mobile messages but also by post to the registered owners of vehicles found violating traffic laws.
SMS notifications are also sent from designated DMP Traffic Division numbers while the information is published on the DMP traffic portal and website.
Responding to a question about prosecution notices being sent to previous owners when vehicle ownership has not been officially transferred after a sale, he said around 38,000 summons have so far been issued.
On the issue of battery-operated auto-rickshaws, the DMP commissioner said drives against such vehicles are continuing, although it is not possible to remove all of them from Dhaka’s roads immediately.
He said the Ministry of Home Affairs and DMP have taken a policy decision regarding battery-operated auto-rickshaws and are working with relevant stakeholders to implement it.
Necessary measures will be taken gradually in line with a coordinated decision.
Earlier at the inauguration ceremony, the DMP commissioner said AI cameras have been installed at important intersections and accident-prone points to ensure better traffic management and road safety.
“As a result, there has been unprecedented and visible improvement in traffic management. It has created a positive tendency among drivers to stay within designated lanes and comply with traffic signals,” he said.
He added that the combination of traffic diversions and modern signal lights is laying the foundation for transforming Dhaka into a modern and smart city.
“We are committed to maintaining this momentum and have adopted stricter, technology-driven measures to enforce traffic laws,” he said.