During the hearing, Kochi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Arun K Pavithran appeared before the Court online and informed that the police were introducing a Smart ID system with QR codes for private bus drivers and other employees to monitor their activities and violations.
The judge directed the Kochi police to ensure that every private bus driver is brought under the proposed Smart ID system with QR codes to monitor drivers and their violations"Now you are saying that there will be a Smart ID system with a QR code.
Further, the Court recorded his submission that non-compliance with the Smart ID system could be reported to the Motor Vehicle department for cancellation of permits.
Turning to pedestrian safety, the Court criticised the Kochi Corporation for failing to keep footpaths free from encroachments and warned them of possible contempt proceedings.
The Court, thereafter, recorded the assurance given by standing counsel appearing for the corporation, that they would work with the police to improve the situation.
Justice Devan Ramachandran was hearing a case concerning road conditions and public road safety in the state.
During the hearing, Kochi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Arun K Pavithran appeared before the Court online and informed that the police were introducing a Smart ID system with QR codes for private bus drivers and other employees to monitor their activities and violations.
The judge directed the Kochi police to ensure that every private bus driver is brought under the proposed Smart ID system with QR codes to monitor drivers and their violations
"Now you are saying that there will be a Smart ID system with a QR code. Make sure that every driver comes under that system. We will give you a week's time and we will pray to God that until the next one week, nothing happens. That's all we can say," Justice Ramachandran said.
The judge also recorded the DCP's assurance that the police would crack down on reckless driving and take steps to restore dysfunctional surveillance cameras.
Further, the Court recorded his submission that non-compliance with the Smart ID system could be reported to the Motor Vehicle department for cancellation of permits.
Turning to pedestrian safety, the Court criticised the Kochi Corporation for failing to keep footpaths free from encroachments and warned them of possible contempt proceedings.
"Our roads don't have footpaths. Whatever footpaths are there are encroached or parked upon by cars and vehicles. People are forced to walk on streets. The incident that we saw, there is no footpath at all," the Judge added.
The Court, thereafter, recorded the assurance given by standing counsel appearing for the corporation, that they would work with the police to improve the situation.
