Khaberni - The Greater Amman Municipality will begin the second phase of the radar project for traffic violations control in several major streets within its boundaries, after the month of June, according to the Traffic Operations Department Director Shadi Al-Rawabdeh.
He added, in statements to "Al-Mamlaka" channel, that the second phase of the project will start after June, by installing modern and advanced cameras that monitor lane changes on main streets and axes, in addition to controlling the violation of not wearing seat belts, and stopping or parking in non-designated places.
The Greater Amman Municipality had begun, starting Sunday, operating radar to control traffic violations on several main streets within its boundaries, as part of its efforts to enhance traffic safety and reduce accidents.
He explained that the municipality informs drivers about the details of the project and its locations, with the presence of guiding signs that alert to that.
Regarding the average speed system, Al-Rawabdeh said that it is being applied in Jordan for the first time, pointing out that what the municipality is doing aims to preserve traffic safety.
About the readiness of the infrastructure for such projects, he said that the Greater Amman Municipality continuously works on maintaining the infrastructure, by paving roads within its boundaries, and placing signs and lighting, to raise the level of traffic safety.
Al-Rawabdeh pointed out that the new package of the project, which came into effect today, includes three types of violations: speeding, running red lights, lane changing at the light intersection, and parking on pedestrian crossings at controlled intersections, in addition to the average speed system on main axes.
He stated that the locations covered by the project are enhanced with guiding signs and markings that alert drivers.
He explained that the selection of camera locations was based on joint traffic studies with the Jordan Traffic Institute and the Traffic Directorate, focusing on locations that witness high accident rates, found primarily due to speeding.
