Police roll out smart traffic system at 20 Harare spots, more cities to follow

IN a bid to thwart traffic offences and crime, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has implemented the Smart Traffic Management System (STMS) at 20 spots in Harare, with the technology expected to be rolled out to other cities.

STMS is an artificial intelligence and camera-based technology being implemented by the ZRP to detect and fine traffic violations.

The system has started in Harare, with authorities already fining wayward driving and traffic violations.

Addressing the media in Harare, ZRP spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the system will be implemented in other towns.

“There are 20 sites which are now under the system in Harare and very soon the system will be expanding and cascading to other towns. We have taken note of the issues of traffic lights in the CBD where the police is working together with local authorities to make sure those issues are addressed,” said Nyathi.

The STMS captures the vehicle registration details of traffic offenders, who will be notified of the fine and the offence. Offenders are already being notified of the fines by the ZRP.

Not only will the network pick up traffic offences but also crimes that take place in the Central Business District.

“Then we have taken note of the crime hotspots where you have said, for example, Mupedzanhamo; there are areas where people will be mugged or have issues of smash and grab, particularly after 10 pm during the night, and I am happy the team is taking note.

“So we will be addressing those issues but, all in all, we want Zimbabweans to be responsible citizens,” he said.

The ZRP also disclosed that pedestrians who cross along undesignated areas will be penalised.

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