Delhi govt unveils traffic violation checking fleet

Thursday, April 22, 2010

    
A fleet of 35 vehicles fitted with latest gadgets and GPS systems was today unveiled by Delhi Transport Department to catch those flouting traffic rules and ensure discipline on the roads ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

The specially designed vehicles, having Global Positioning System (GPS), high-resolution camera, pollution checking device, onboard computer system with card reader facility were flagged off by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

Described as a "red signal" for violators on roads by Dikshit, the unique vehicles will primarily keep a hawk eye on all types of traffic and punish those found flouting the rules.

"It is a significant step to contain incidents of over-speeding and accidents and will go a long way in strict enforcement of various provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act and book offenders," Dikshit said.

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