It’s got its eye on you

CAMERAS intrude, and pry. Bereft of any emotion, the camera also sees with an impartial eye. It makes no discrimination. The report that Abu Dhabi Police have installed about 100 cameras on Abu Dhabi roads is news that the Law is now all-seeing. No one escape can its eyes if they flout road rules and traffic regulations.

By Talk Of The Town

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Published: Wed 17 Aug 2005, 10:18 AM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 7:13 PM

These speed monitoring devices installed by the Abu Dhabi Police are sure to make motorists think twice before jumping red lights, over-speed or flee an accident site. In fact jumping the red light is the single biggest cause of accidents after over-speeding. But with the Abu Dhabi Police installing several such devices at the various intersections in the city, the cameras have every angle and all escapes routes covered, no matter which the direction.

The cameras will detect and take shots of the red light jumper, and also of cars that come to a halt bang on top of a pedestrian crossing. Linked with the vehicles file systems electronically, it wouldn't long for the police to trace and punish the offender.

This is the first time that police anywhere in the emirates have disclosed the exact number of such devices installed on the roads and intersections. How many of them are there on the roads of Dubai and Sharjah are not known. But they are there. And the legend 'This road is Radar-controlled' is not mere talk. As mentioned, the camera is without emotion and never discriminates. The Radar is even more so. You are being watched. Beware.


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