HD cameras will be installed in Delhi soon

High-definition cameras with radio link will soon be installed across the national capital to enable the Delhi police to assess traffic volume in real time and capture images of even small objects causing obstructions on arterial roads, taking traffic monitoring in the city to a new level.

“The Delhi police will soon have high-definition CCTV cameras installed at 50 important locations connected to the traffic headquarters through direct radio link with the help of directional transmitters or receivers,” a senior police official said.

The quality of video streaming achieved with the help of high definition cameras through radio link technology is far superior in comparison to other technologies and will greatly aid the traffic police in monitoring live traffic situation across the city, said the official.

“The high quality video will also help in detecting traffic violations at the chosen locations, thus promoting traffic discipline. The direct radio link (wireless) technology is cost-effective too and requires no recurring expenditure,” the official added.

Special commissioner of police (traffic) Muktesh Chander said the project has already been started on a pilot basis at five important locations, including Dhaula Kuan, ITO junction and AIIMS, and the feeds received so far from four of the five chosen places have helped in traffic monitoring and regulation.