The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced intelligent scanners that will observe vehicles around paid parking zones to find expired parking tickets.
The intelligent scanners are installed on Dubai Police patrolling vehicles. The police officers just have to drive around the paid parking areas and the scanners will find vehicles with elapsed parking tickets.
“The smart scan system of public parking in Dubai involves the deployment of a vehicle, driven by parking inspectors, and equipped with a device on top capable of spotting vehicles for which no parking fees are paid.
“The system will step up the efficiency of monitoring and enforcement, and reduce the potential errors in filing offenses. The introduction of such smart systems in the RTA underlines its commitment to keep pace with Dubai Government’s transition to a smart government, which is part of the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence,” Maitha Mohammad Bin Adai, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency, RTA.
She emphasized on the need of smart scanners in the wake of e-parking payments. More and more people are now using e-parking systems and avoiding paper tickets.
The new system will also help authorities to curtail parking disputes.