Saudi Arabia is slated to introduce an advanced electronic traffic control system within months, officials said. In a statement issued here this evening, the Traffic Police Directorate said the new "Saher" system uses digital camera network technology, which is linked to the National Information Center, to control traffic violations. Immediately the violator is spotted and his car plate determined, the statement said, adding that the database operation room will, in no time, provide the duty police with the necessary information about the vehicle's owner to allow him announce the fair penalty. The statement said the new system was designed to upgrade the performance of traffic police by creating a smooth accident-free or less-accident traffic in the cities of Saudi Arabia. Digital cameras will be installed at major traffic lights and major cross roads, the statement concluded.
