Private Cameras in Uzbekistan to Start Detecting Unbuckled Drivers and Passengers
In Uzbekistan, starting November 1, private automated systems will be able to detect drivers and front-seat passengers not using seat belts. Their owners will receive a portion of the paid fines, and under certain conditions, monthly income could reach 82.5 million Uzbekistani soms.
The innovation is established by a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers: private photo and video monitoring systems have had the list of violations they are authorized to record expanded. The equipment must display the driver's face, seat belt usage, and the vehicle's license plate, while details such as the date, time, and coordinates of the incident are automatically sent to the "Administrative Practice" module. To operate during power outages, the systems must have a backup power source.
The payment scheme depends on the duration of equipment operation. During the first two years, the owner receives half of the collected fines, after which the share decreases to 25%. If 50 violations are recorded daily and drivers pay the fines with a discount, the estimated income in the first two years could reach approximately 82.5 million soms per month. The actual amount will be determined by the number of detected and paid violations.
The regulations specify categories exempt from the seat belt requirement. These include pregnant women, driving instructors, and certain drivers of special vehicles. Exemptions may also apply to individuals with medical conditions listed by the Ministry of Health.
