New radar device launched to catch speeding motorists

*Big fall in use of mobiles while driving

The General Directorate of Traffic has launched patrol vehicles equipped with a modern radar device to monitor traffic rule violations. Aimed to cover roads from where many complaints are received, the radar fitted inside the vehicle can record violations of speeding.  The new device was launched on the sidelines of the 'Accident-Free Summer' awareness campaign, which is currently under way.

Capt Shabib Mohamed al-Nuaimi of the Traffic Patrols explained that the new radar can be fitted into both civilian and official traffic patrol vehicles. It has several modern technical features such as the ability to be operational while on the move and adopt infrared imaging. It does not use the 'annoying' flash lights, and is capable of filming traffic flow in both directions and can operate in different weather conditions. 

Using the control modules, patrolling officials can feed the speed limit onto the system for large and small vehicles on any particular road. It is able to identify the street number and shoot still pictures as well as videos.Meanwhile, the General Directorate of Traffic is continuing with its awareness campaign, 'Accident-Free Summertarget="_blank"'>