Motorists flouting traffic rules across Belagavi district are now under the watch of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered surveillance cameras. In just 42 days, the AI-based traffic enforcement system has detected a staggering 233,892 traffic violations, leading to the collection of more than ₹5 crore in fines, according to Belagavi Superintendent of Police K. Ramrajan.
The AI cameras, installed at major junctions in taluk headquarters across the district, have been deployed to improve road safety, enforce traffic discipline, reduce accidents, and ensure continuous monitoring of violations. Operating round the clock, the cameras are monitoring traffic at busy intersections in towns including Bailhongal and Athani, making it increasingly difficult for violators to evade penalties.
Data collected between June 4 and July 15 shows that an average of 5,570 traffic violations were recorded every day during the 42-day period.
Among the violations detected:
- 68,025 motorists were found riding two-wheelers without helmets.
- 30,536 motorists were caught driving without wearing seatbelts.
- More than 135,000 additional violations included triple riding, using mobile phones while driving, jumping traffic signals, and other traffic offences.
The district police have collected over ₹3 crore in fines from helmet violation cases alone, while the total amount recovered from all categories of traffic offences has crossed ₹5 crore, SP K. Ramrajan said.
Police officials have appealed to motorists to strictly follow traffic rules, wear helmets and seatbelts, avoid using mobile phones while driving, and obey traffic signals to ensure safer roads for everyone.