In an effort to ensure road safety in Delhi, automobile company Maruti Suzuki has joined hands with the Delhi Police as part of its Traffic Safety Management System (TSMS). The project is currently in its second phase wherein Maruti Suzuki has installed speed cameras at three new locations, ITO, Ring Road towards Narains and Rao Tula Ram Marg- Outer Ring Road intersection in South Delhi. The new system automatically encrypts and transfers data to the police which will help Delhi Police in controlling traffic rule violations.
Mr Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India said that the project has brought about positive changes in the way citizens adhere to traffic guidelines.
“After the successful implementation of the first phase of the TSMS project, we are strengthening our efforts with the second phase. In the past year, it has been observed that TSMS has brought in positive behavioural change among the motorists. They have become more conscious and aware of the speed limit and respecting red light. The implementation of the second phase at these heavy density traffic junctions in Delhi will help bring down violation of traffic rules and make Delhi roads safer.” he said.
Mr Taj Hassan, Special Commissioner (Traffic) Delhi Police said, “Since its launch in end-February 2019, the system has been able to capture a whopping 2,728,958 confirmed instances of traffic rule violations at junctions till July 31, 2020. The system definitely instils a sense of discipline and regard amongst motorists for traffic rules and acts as an effective deterrent against rule violation.”
The first phase had comprised of the installation of Automated Red Light Violation Detection (ARLVD) and Speed Violation Detection System (SVDS).
