Cape Town launched a dedicated hi-tech highway patrol unit on Thursday, signalling the first shift towards a 24-hour traffic service in the city before the festive season.
The unit will initially have 30 vehicles fitted with dashcams and automated number plate recognition technology and officers will be equipped with bodycams.
ANPR technology can be used to automatically track motorists with outstanding warrants, identify duplicate or cloned licence plates, alert officers to stolen vehicles or vehicles identified as having been involved in crime. “This unit also signals the first shift to a 24-hour traffic service in Cape Town. The inclusion of technology highlights our focus on innovation in crime-fighting to make our officers more effective. The activation of this unit is well-timed, as we prepare for the festive season which requires all hands on deck to ensure a safe and happy time for our residents and visitors.”
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