By Lucky
The Delta State Government has introduced an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system to strengthen traffic law enforcement and improve road safety across the state.
In a special announcement signed by the Director of Public Communication and Functioning Permanent Secretary, Stella Macaulay, the government said the new technologyâalso known as Plate Detectâhas been deployed on major roads to monitor traffic and detect violations.
The ANPR system uses specially installed cameras that scan vehicle number plates and automatically check them against a central database. The technology can identify offences such as expired vehicle documents, over-speeding, and running red lights.
Once a violation is detected, the system will automatically notify the vehicle owner through phone calls and text messages sent to the registered phone number linked to the vehicle.
The message will state the offence and guide the owner to pay the required fine through the official portal: www.paydelta.ngâ ďż˝.
According to the government, the initiative is part of efforts to modernize traffic enforcement and reduce accidents caused by reckless driving and non-compliance with traffic rules.
Motorists have been warned that failure to pay outstanding fines may affect the renewal of their vehicle documents and could also lead to the vehicle being impounded by enforcement agencies.
The Directorate of Transport advised residents to keep their vehicle particulars up to date and obey traffic regulations at all times.
For further inquiries, motorists can call or send WhatsApp messages to the Directorate of Transport through 08154087910, 09063522324, and 08139038432.
