The authorities have urged people to strictly adhere to the rules of the road, with the first phase of Bahrain’s hi-tech smart camera system set to be operational from today.
Coming in the wake of six traffic accident fatalities last month, the cameras automatically detect a wide variety of violations, including speeding, using a handheld mobile phone, failure to wear a seatbelt and even a child sitting in the front seat.
Speaking to the GDN, General Directorate of Traffic’s director of traffic culture Major Khalid Buqais stated that awareness initiatives were being held to educate people about the cameras and keep them safe on their journeys.
“The directorate, in co-operation with various local media organisations, will continuously implement intensive, multi-media awareness campaigns targeting all road users,” said Major Buqais.
“These campaigns have recently focused on the main challenges contributing to accidents, such as speeding, using mobile phones while driving and failing to adhere to safety guidelines.”
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