Dubai rolls out smart screening system to detect parking fee violations

A smart scanning system has been rolled out in Dubai to monitor paid parking zones across the city.

The screening device, which is mounted on the RTA's parking inspection vehicles, can analyse number plates using digital cameras that are powered by Artificial Intelligence.

The new system will automatically detect violations while inspectors drive around the different paid parking zones.

"The smart screening vehicle can monitor and read number plates of vehicles in all directions (360°) regardless of the type of the parking space, thanks to 24 digital cameras fitted on all sides of the vehicle," explained Eng. Maitha bin Adai, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency, RTA.

"These cameras can read and analyse plates of vehicles at the public parking at a speed of more than 80 km/h at accuracy of more than 99 per cent.

"The inspection of parking has become fully automated to ensure the safety of inspectors by avoiding distracting them while driving."