RTA Installs New, Smarter Cameras

RTA Installs New, Smarter Cameras

You might have already seen one while out and about, but these new robotic-looking cameras are a lot more advanced than what you're used to. These tall, slender cameras are capable of more than your average speeding fine. 

In fact, and there's a few of them already out and about in Dubai at major junctions, these new cameras - known as Mesta Fusion - have many specifications and features that enables them to be used for "driver behaviour monitoring and enforcement solutions". 

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So ladies, if you're known for your bad habits of driving while talking on the phone, tailgating or undertaking... Think again before you do each next time! Otherwise you'll be facing a flash and a fine in no time. 

These state-of-the-art cameras are able to monitor the following: 

• Speed monitoring by vehicle type, which means if a truck is supposed to be at 80km/h on SZR and a car at 100 km/h, it will automatically detec the type of vehicle.
• Due to the auto number plate detection, the radar can scan cars for vehicles of interest and report them to Dubai Police, and also know if they're entering restricted areas. 
• Tailgating can now be detected on a preset minimum distance between vehicles.
• It can detect vehicles overtaking on the wrong side (undertaking). 
• Had shoulder violations will be caught easily.
• Low-speed vehicles can be monitored where there is a minimum speed limit enforced. 
• At signals and junctions, the camera can be programmed for yellow box management, red light crossing violations and illegal turns. 

There's no doubt these new cameras are a welcomed advancement in an effort to ensure Dubai's roads are safe at all times. 

For a complete look at the new Mesta Fusion camera, take a look at the video below: