To improve road safety and strengthen highway patrolling, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is introducing new guidelines for Incident Management Services. These guidelines focus on upgrading the Rajmarg Saathi Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs), which will have advanced features for better monitoring and maintenance of highways.
Key Features of the Upgraded Patrolling Vehicles
One of the main improvements in the new RPVs is the addition of dashboard cameras with AI-powered video analytics. These cameras can automatically detect road problems like cracks and potholes. They can also identify other important elements such as vehicles, pedestrians, road signs, and infrastructure. The footage from these cameras will be collected weekly, and the data will be added to the NHAI One app to help manage road maintenance more effectively.
Improved Uniforms for Patrolling Personnel
The uniforms of the patrolling staff have also been redesigned to make them more visible and professional. The new uniforms are in brilliant blue with reflective jackets and authority logos, which will make it easier for highway users to spot them and recognize their authority.
Importance of Route Patrolling Operations
Route Patrolling plays a vital role in ensuring highway safety, managing traffic, and responding to incidents. These upgrades are part of NHAI’s efforts to improve the safety of National Highways and provide a smoother, more secure travel experience for everyone using the highways.
Through these improvements, NHAI aims to raise road safety standards and offer better service to travelers across the country.
