Introductory Presentation on the SAHER Program Greetings >>>>>> Automated traffic control and management system ( SAHER). The system has been in use in countries like (Australia, Singapore, Europe and the USA) in Melbourne, Australia , the fatality rate dropped from 1,350 in 2007 to 400 last year (in three years) of using the system the vitality rate dropped by 30%.

What is SAHER ? Background info – to improve safety on the roads, by reducing accidents and generally changing driver behavior. A project is nationwide, and has been launched across the whole Kingdom. It is an automated traffic control and management system which covers major cities in Saudi Arabia, and uses a digital camera network linked with the National Information Center of Ministry of Interior.

What is SAHER? A Technology Managed System. Utilizing the latest technology including CCTV networks linked with Information Centers. Information Centers will analyze all violations technically and obtain owner information from a central database. The Centers will issue all penalty tickets relating to “Speed,” “Pedestrian” and “Signal” violations.

Main Functions of SAHER 1.   Traffic Management System (TMS) 2.   Auto Vehicle Location (AVL) 3.   License Plate Recognition System (LPR) 4.   Variable Message Sings (VMS) 5.   Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) 6.   Law Enforcement System (LES) All these systems will be linked with the command and control centers located in eight cities Kingdom-wide. 1. Traffic Management System (TMS) Highly sophisticated electronic system designed to improve movement of traffic automatically through automated control of traffic lights based on monitoring of traffic movement in all directions in each intersection, which is called Green Wave. 2. Auto Vehicle Location System (AVL) An electronic system designed to track the location of traffic police vehicles to direct them to deal quickly with certain traffic cases as well as to manage all field patrols. 3. License Plate Recognition System (LPR) An electronic system installed at the entrances and exits of cities in order to identify vehicles for statistical purposes, as well as for traffic wanted and stolen vehicles through the license plates of these vehicles. 4. Variable Messaging Signs System (VMS) Network of electronic guidance signs for live broadcast designed to guide motorists to avoid traffic congestion on the roads. 5. Closed Circuit TV Systems (CCTV) Electronic system designed to monitor live traffic movement on the main roads. 6. Law Enforcement System (LES) Network of cameras, fixed and mobile radars to automatically, without human intervention, monitor and control traffic violations, as well as issue traffic violation tickets and notifies violators.

SAHER Program Goals To implement KSA traffic rules automatically. To increase driver safety. To increase road network safety. To help Police in general to monitor traffic violations, thereby saving lives. The Goal of the SAHER System    -    To utilize the latest and most advanced technology in the field of intelligent transportation (ITS) in order to create a safe traffic environment. -    To improve level of traffic safety. -    To upgrade the existing road network. -    To enhance public security by using the latest surveillance systems. -    To ensure strict, accurate and constant implementation of traffic regulations.

The Features of the SAHER System Live monitoring of traffic. Better management of traffic. Quick handling of traffic cases. Increase the efficiency of traffic patrols. Live monitoring of traffic situations and accidents. Automated control of traffic violations. Technical features of Saher: Real time monitoring of traffic movement. Administer the traffic efficiently and effectively. Quick response to traffic cases. Utilizing mobile vehicles more effectively. Control and avoid traffic accidents and assist when accidents occur quickly. Capture violation using automated process without human interference, and provide individuals the citation in a more efficient manner and a shorter time.

Types of CCTV

Fixed

Flash Unit

Typical Site Layout

Typical Camera Unit

Mobile Unit

Mobile Unit

Speed Control System

Speed Control System Extremely robust system specifically designed to take clear photo of speeding vehicles. Rugged enough to withstand deliberate attacks. Active 24/7, 365 days of the year. Has the capability to enforce as many lanes as necessary. Mechanism for controlling speed citations. Accurate system - Capable of taking clear photo of the vehicle license plate even at high speed. Rugged monitoring system can withstand any deliberate attacks. Works around the clock 24 hr a day, 7 days a week all year long. Design to capture and enforce all traffic citations in all lanes at one time.

Speed Control System Typical layout for front facing cameras. Eastern Province uses rear facing units. Over speeding -    Accurate system where it shoots a clear picture (photo) of the vehicle's license plate while moving at high speed. -    Works around the clock. -    Can take photos of all violating vehicles in all tracks at the same time. Use Green Wave.

Speed Control System

Red Light Signal Violation

Red Light Signal Violation Beating a red light -          Front camera captures a picture of the license plate and driver. -          Sensor to detect a beating red light violation. -          Rear camera to capture the rear of the vehicle and the traffic light status.

Video Capture of Signal Violation

Red Light Signal Violation

Red Light Signal Violation

Image of Rear of Vehicle

Intersection Modification

Violation Cycle

Violation Cycle Capture images of the violating vehicle. Electronically send the images to the Command Center for processing. Violation information is processed and verified for its accurateness. Request name of violator from national database, and issue penalty. Violation ticket issued and communicated via messaging system. Driver obtains violation ticket information from: (01) 292-8888 or the MOI Web page or any bank online services. Pay violation ticket through ATM network (SADAD). Circulation of traffic violation ticket: ·   The offending vehicle automatically monitored by cameras. ·   Photo of the vehicle license plate committed a fault broadcast (over speeding, beating a red light, pedestrian crossing and other traffic violations). ·   The violation received at the Violation Processing Center. ·   Information about the owner of the vehicle obtained from the National Database at the National Information Center. ·   Violation ticket issued. ·   The violation ticket issued and sent via messaging system (mobile) and later mailed to the violator to his e-mail or mailing address registered at the National Information Center at Ministry of Interior. ·   Settlement of traffic tickets may be made by Sadad payment system through ATM.

The Process Violation Reported at the VPC Violation Occurs Verify the Violation and Confirm Issue Violation Ticket Obtain Driver Information

Notice From MOI Web page Dear driver of the vehicle: Updating of your personal information at any sector of the Ministry of Interior will protect you from paying the maximum limit of the violation, where you can be notified of the violation through the information you provided, and therefore, you can settle the minimum limit of the violation within 30 days. 60% of the recorded citations are committed by non-Saudi.

Information Update You can update the information of the vehicle owner or the actual user through the website of the Ministry of Interior: www.moi.gov.sa. Visit any of the Government offices (Traffic Department, Passport, Civil Affairs). You can also communicate with the EP Traffic Department through (e-mail): etd@psd.gov.sa. More information about SAHER: http://www.saher.gov.sa.   Important notice All citizens and residents must update their information (mobile phone, e-mail, mail and address) using the MOI Web page or at any sector of the Ministry of Interior (Traffic Department – Civil Affairs – Passport Department) to avoid the non-arrival of their traffic violation tickets within one month, as the value of traffic violation tickets will be doubled to the highest rate if not settled within one month from the date of issuance (this is in accordance to the new traffic law).

How to Update your Contact through SMS Send a message containing the ID number and expiration date of the driver license or the vehicle registration expiration date (Estmarah) - date in AH. ID number and (*) then DL or vehicle registration expiration date in AH (without spaces): Example: 1001949690*1435 Message to: STC: 888993 Mobily: 623333 Zain: 709422 The National Information Center will check the authenticity of data sent. The sender will receive a confirmation message. The question, what about rental vehicles? All Saudi Aramco vehicles are considered as a “rented” vehicle. All vehicles have real owners, and each vehicle is assigned to an individual user. The Transportation Department should use the available MOI link to update the real user. In the case of a U-drive, they can update the information once the vehicle is assigned to the employee or they have one month to reverse the citation if reported.

Check Your Record MOE e-Services: http://eservices.moi.gov.sa - Enter your national ID number (Ahwal)/Igama number. The system will ask you to enter a verification number. The system will advise you if any citation is recorded against you. For more questions, visit the Al-Elm Information Security Web page: http://www1.elm.com.sa.

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