The City’s new Highway Patrol Unit uses technology at the forefront to monitor incidents that occur on Cape Town’s main arterial routes.
The Highway Patrol Unit will be tasked with 24-hour patrols, conducting enforcement and responding to incidents detected through the Freeway Management System cameras.The officers will also help motorists that experience vehicle malfunctions and manage traffic when necessary.
Vehicles assigned to the unit will be equipped with dash cams and Automated Number Plate Recognition technology, and the officers will wear body cams.The ANPR dash-cam system can automatically track motorists with outstanding warrants, identify duplicate or cloned licence plates, alert them to stolen vehicles or vehicles that have been identified as having been involved in criminal acts, and more.
He continued, “The inclusion of technology highlights our focus on innovation in crime fighting, to make our Officers more effective in their work. 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 alike.
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