Q. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Standards and Specifications 2023 to improve road safety and reduce incident response time. Which of the following technological system has been introduced under Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS)?
1.Video Incident Detection and Enforcement System (Vides)
2.Traffic Monitoring Camera System (TMCS)
3.Voice-Activated Accident Detection System (VAADS).
Select the correct codes given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation – Key Technologies introduced under ATMS are:
- Video Incident Detection and Enforcement System (Vides): It aims to enhance digital enforcement of traffic rules.
- The cameras can identify 14 distinct incidents, such as triple riding, helmet and seatbelt violations, wrong lane driving, presence of animals on the highway, and pedestrian crossings.
- Depending on the detected incident, it can alert route patrol vehicles, ambulances, generate e-challans, relay alerts on variable messaging boards, or notify nearby travelers through the ‘rajmargyatra’ mobile app.
- It will be installed every 10 kilometers along national highways.State-of-the-art command and control centers will also be set up every 100 kilometers, integrating various camera feeds.
- Traffic Monitoring Camera System (TMCS): It is installed every 1 km on the National Highway. It will be upgraded with advanced capabilities like automated detection of accidents and stalled vehicles.
- Intelligent Transportation System (ITS): ITS is a system that uses technology to improve the efficiency and safety of transportation. ITS includes a variety of components, such as traffic signals, variable message signs, and electronic toll collection systems.
Source: ForumIAS
