Victor Okiemute, Asaba
In a determined bid to enhance road safety as well as ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations in the state, Delta State Government has introduced an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system also known as Plate Detect.
This is contained in a special government announcement issued and signed by Stella Macaulay, Director of Public Communication/Functioning Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information
The Delta State Government informed residents and motorists that the new technology has officially been deployed to monitor traffic activities and detect violations on major roads in Delta State.
The Automatic Number Plate Registration (ANPR )system operates through strategically installed cameras capable of scanning vehicle number plates and automatically cross-checking them with a central database.
According to the announcement, the technology is designed to identify traffic offences such as expired vehicle particulars, over-speeding, and running red lights.
The Delta State government disclosed that once a violation is detected, the system will automatically notify the offender through phone calls and text messages sent to the registered phone number linked to the vehicle.
The announcement added, “the notification will inform the vehicle owner of the specific offence and direct them to settle any outstanding fines through the official payment portal, www.paydelta.ng.
“The initiative forms part of the state government’s broader strategy to modernize traffic enforcement and reduce accidents caused by reckless driving and non-compliance with road safety regulations.
“Motorists are by this announcement warned that failure to clear outstanding fines may affect the renewal of vehicle particulars and could also lead to the impoundment of the vehicle by relevant enforcement agencies.
The Directorate of Transport therefore urged residents and motorists to ensure that their vehicle documents remain valid and up to date, while also adhering strictly to traffic rules and regulations at all times.
The announcement added, “for further inquiries, residents and motorists can call, text, or send WhatsApp messages to the Directorate of Transport through the following numbers: 08154087910, 09063522324, and 08139038432.”
