Bangkok authorities are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) know-how to crack down on traffic violations by installing AI-assisted traffic cameras at over 200 intersections throughout the city. Wisanu Subsompon, Deputy Governor of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), announced that these cameras will first be put in at 20 major intersections this month as a part of a pilot venture. Arun Amarin and Wong Sawang Intersections have already carried out the expertise since early June, with the rest scheduled to observe by month’s finish.
The Traffic and Transport Department is liable for providing these AI-assisted cameras, which have the potential to capture images of offending vehicles’ quantity plates and their drivers. Wisanu highlighted that the cameras shall be strategically positioned to document various visitors violations effectively. Fines for such offences can vary between 2,000 and 5,000 baht, and tickets will be dispatched to the registered tackle of the offender.
In addition to monitoring highway violations, the AI-assisted cameras may even observe close by footpaths to ensure pedestrian security. Wisanu mentioned that the BMA is presently in discussions with the Royal Thai Police regarding the potential of transferring City Hall’s traffic operation centre to the police, with the intention of streamlining enforcement and fantastic assortment, stories Bangkok Post.
Endorsed performed by the BMA revealed that only a small share of offenders issued traffic tickets really paid the associated fines. The adoption of AI expertise in visitors monitoring is predicted to boost the efficiency of figuring out and penalising visitors rule violators, thereby promoting a safer and extra orderly traffic system within Bangkok..