В ГИБДД хотят использовать дроны для автоматической фиксации нарушений ПДД

Authorities plan to use unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to automatically record traffic violations. According to the Traffic Police, drones recorded approximately 35,000 violations in 2022–2023, including driving on the oncoming lane and driving on the shoulder. However, fines were not sent automatically, as is done with stationary cameras.

Senator Igor Treskov noted that it is necessary to develop a legal framework for the new type of automated enforcement. The Traffic Police proposes installing special stations on the roofs of buildings, from where drones can fly out to process minor accidents without the participation of inspectors.

In some regions, units have already been created to use drones to monitor traffic. For example, in the Kurgan region, cases of running red lights were recorded. Fines were issued manually: inspectors showed video of the violation and drew up a protocol.

However, to use drones for automated recording of traffic violations, existing legal gaps need to be closed. For example, it is necessary to prescribe the possibility of purchasing drones for the Traffic Police and create regulations for the transfer of data from UAS to the database. This is important for cases when drivers want to challenge fines.

The possibility of using drones to search for stolen cars and monitor road conditions is also being discussed. The Traffic Police is considering creating autonomous stations that will control drones and increase the speed of response to accidents.

Following the discussion, a protocol will be drawn up with proposals that will be sent to the relevant departments.

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