Remote monitoring of heavy trucks begins
dubai — The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the start of a mandatory phase for installation of remote monitoring devices to detect faults in heavy trucks that have completed more than 20 years in service.
This phase will start today at the vehicles safety service centre, which was launched last February in Jebel Ali Free Zone Area (Jafza). The centre is one of the projects implemented by the RTA in support of the Smart City initiative of Dubai Government, to improve traffic safety and road security by reducing accidents of heavy vehicles.
“The mandatory phase follows the elective phase for the installation of the remote monitoring devices that expires today,” said Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of the RTA’s Licensing Agency. “Transportation firms are now obliged to fit heavy vehicles, which have more than 20 years in service, with a telematics device upon the renewal of their registration or applying for new licences.
“The service would be running 24/7, and it is even possible to deliver the service at the sites of fleet operators and transport companies through mobile units. Application for the service is open through RTA website (www. rta.ae), customers’ service centre — vehicles safety service
In the event of noncompliance with the system, RTA would be obliged not to register or renew the registration of the vehicle until it is fitted with the system.” Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO, RTA’s Licensing Agency
(60056000), email (vss.support@dt.ae) or visiting the vehicles safety service centre at Jafza. The total cost of the service is Dh1,620 including Dh500 as an annual subscription fee,” explained Bahrozyan.
The service has a feature of monitoring the number of driving hours and attitudes of heavy vehicle drivers on roads among others.
“In the event of non-compliance with the system, the RTA would be obliged not to register or renew the registration of the vehicle until it is fitted with the system,” Bahrozyan added.
The initial phase of the service targets about 17,000 heavy vehicles within one year from the start of the mandatory phase. The service is intended to classify the risks posed by vehicles, drivers and transport companies to apply a more rigorous approach to defaulters.
The process will improve the safety of vehicles besides curbing accidents and fatalities.
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