New traffic cameras catch over 6,000 offences in first month, from illegal U-turns to stopping in yellow boxes

SINGAPORE: The traffic police are testing new cameras that can detect offences such as illegal U-turns, crossing double white lines and stopping in yellow boxes.

In the first month of the trial, which began in September, the cameras detected more than 6,000 offences. The Singapore traffic police plan to fully operationalise the system in the first quarter of next year.

The new system uses advanced camera technology to monitor and capture traffic violations in real-time, aiming to enhance road safety by deterring reckless driving and illegal maneuvers.

By automating the detection process, the system reduces the need for manual enforcement, allowing police resources to be allocated more effectively. It also ensures consistent and impartial enforcement of traffic laws.

These cameras will be installed at key locations across Singapore, particularly at accident-prone intersections and high-traffic areas. The full deployment is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of next year.

With the increasing number of vehicles on Singapore's roads, such technological interventions are crucial in maintaining order and safety, according to traffic authorities.

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