Unexpected scene on Hanoi street with AI camera

On many inner-city streets in Hanoi , "magic eyes" (AI cameras) are installed to record vehicles running red lights, people not wearing helmets or driving in the wrong lane.

The camera system is mounted directly on the traffic light pole, capable of recognizing license plates and driver behavior, then transmitting data to the City Police Command Information Center. AI cameras are expected to raise awareness of traffic law compliance and reduce violations.

AI cameras are installed at the Giang Vo - Cat Linh intersection to monitor and fine violations. Photo: Vu Huong

Ms. Thuy Linh (Giang Vo ward) shared: “Since the AI camera was installed, I see that traffic participants are more aware. Many people are afraid of being fined, so they follow the rules. I am the same.”

However, in reality, there are still many cases of intentional violations when traveling on roads with AI cameras installed. On many streets in Hanoi, drivers still run red lights, do not wear helmets, and encroach on lanes reserved for BRT buses...

According to the reporter's records at the Giang Vo - Cat Linh intersection, although it is not rush hour, it is not difficult to see drivers speeding up when the traffic light turns yellow, even turning around right in the area with a prohibition sign.

Motorcyclist runs red light at Giang Vo - Lang Ha intersection. Photo: Thuy Dung

As a technology driver, Mr. Minh Hieu (Thanh Xuan ward, Hanoi) said: “Even though there are AI cameras, many people still violate the law, especially during rush hour. I used to do the same, but now I am afraid of being fined, so I limit myself. When I am in a hurry to deliver goods to customers, when the red light is 1-2 seconds left, I still try to squeeze through, even though I know it is a violation.”

He added that he had never been fined before, so he was sometimes subjective. “I think if someone is fined once, they will definitely learn from their mistakes,” Mr. Hieu said.

In addition, some traffic participants admitted that they were unaware of the existence of these "magic eyes", so out of habit, they crossed at red lights and entered clear lanes without knowing that they were priority lanes.

Many traffic participants encroached on the BRT lane reserved for rapid buses. Photo: Vu Huong

Some other opinions say that the AI camera system cannot record accurately in all situations. The camera only recognizes accurately when the vehicle is in the correct shooting angle; but in off-direction or obscured positions, the ability to detect violations will be significantly reduced.

In addition, the fact that many people think that the new camera system is in the testing phase, not yet operating synchronously and not yet officially sanctioned is also one of the reasons why people are still subjective and do not really seriously comply with traffic laws. These are issues that need to continue to be perfected so that surveillance technology can maximize its effectiveness.

Motorbikes drive diagonally across the BRT lane, obstructing traffic flow. Photo: Thuy Dung

According to the authorities, the installation of AI camera systems is a step forward in management, helping to detect, track and handle violations more effectively. However, although smart camera 'eyes' can record all violations, to build a civilized city, the important thing is still the awareness of traffic participants to obey the law.

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