Smart cameras are monitoring motorists

System detects and fines those who don’t give way to pedestrians

Smart cameras are monitoring pedestrian crossings in Dubai to detect violators who don’t give way to pedestrians, Dubai Police said yesterday while showcasing the system at the Gitex Technology Week.

The artificial intelligencepowered system also detects motorists who are using mobile phones or not wearing seat belts while driving.

The solar-powered device is equipped with sensors to detect the movement of pedestrians on both sides of the road. It flashes red to warn drivers to stop and give priority to pedestrians and issues fines against violators.

The Dubai Police’s stand at Gitex also displays the ‘Aston Martin Vantage’ luxury patrol, which features a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a peak power output of 503 brake horse power.

National events

Colonel Dr Mubarak Saeed Salem Benawas Al Ketbi, Director of the Tourist Police Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, said that the luxury patrols are requested by many authorities and institutions to participate at various national events.