Smart Monitoring System by Dubai’s RTA
The Smart Monitoring System launched by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) aims to track the behaviour of instructors and trainees using AI-powered cameras in driving school vehicles, delivering remarkable results.
Significant Achievements
Developed by the Licensing Activities Monitoring Department at RTA’s Licensing Agency, the system has monitored 1,734,790 training sessions for 245,764 trainees over the past seven months, marking a 14-fold increase compared to the same period last year. These outcomes reflect RTA’s continued drive to realise its vision of becoming the World Leader in Seamless and Sustainable Mobility and underscore its commitment to digital transformation and innovation in monitoring practices.
Efficiency and Effectiveness
The new system, operated by RTA’s Licensing Intelligent Operations Centre and through inspectors’ smart tablets, has reduced inspection time from 20 minutes to just one minute. This efficiency has enabled a fivefold increase in recorded violations, positioning it as a comprehensive monitoring tool that enhances training service quality and upholds the highest safety standards.
Advanced Technology
The system employs technologies that allow for real-time, round-the-clock monitoring of instructors and trainees through the installation of smart cameras in driving school vehicles. These cameras, equipped with artificial intelligence (machine learning) and computer vision, enhance the effectiveness of supervision during training sessions. The system automatically detects violations such as:
- Mobile phone use by instructors or trainees
- Failure to fasten seat belts
- Leaving designated training zones
- Failure to wear the prescribed uniform or maintain a professional appearance
- Distractions including eating, drinking, or sleeping while driving
Transforming Monitoring Practices
The Smart Monitoring System represents a fundamental shift in field monitoring concepts. It aligns with the vision and strategic direction of Dubai’s government in digital transformation and innovation, fostering a safe and professional training environment that prepares drivers to the highest standards.
Future Enhancements
Additional innovative features are set to be introduced to the system this year, including predictive analytics and the integration of actual instructor performance data with licensing and permit systems. These enhancements aim to establish a more robust and integrated monitoring framework.
Collaboration for Safety
Companies play a vital role in complying with all regulations and requirements to ensure a safe and efficient working environment. RTA collaborates closely with strategic partners to deliver safe and reliable training services, recognising that adherence to safety and security standards is a core responsibility. The new system presents a real opportunity to reinforce awareness of regulatory compliance, supporting improved performance and greater alignment with required standards across all training institutes.
