Ghaziabad Sets Vehicle Speed Limit at 40 KM/H; Advanced Cameras to Monitor 41 Major Intersections

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: The Ghaziabad administration has announced new rules to regulate vehicle speeds across the city under the ITMS (Intelligent Traffic Management System) Project. In busy city areas, vehicles will now be limited to a maximum speed of 40 km/h, while highways may allow up to 60 km/h, depending on traffic load.

Citywide Monitoring and Speed Limit Boards
Chief Engineer of Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation, N.K. Chaudhary, stated that speed limit boards are being installed throughout the city to inform drivers and ensure compliance. High-tech cameras are being installed at all 17 entry and exit points, as well as at 41 major intersections and junctions, to monitor traffic in real time. These cameras are equipped to detect speeding, red light violations, automatic number plate recognition, and facial recognition. Vehicles violating the speed limit will receive automated fines, making it virtually impossible to escape penalties.

Boosting Road Safety and Traffic Discipline
Officials believe that the new system will significantly reduce road accidents and improve traffic management. The ITMS Project is scheduled for completion by 15 December 2025, though the timeline has been extended multiple times in the past.

Real-Time Crime Tracking
Beyond traffic management, the project will also aid law enforcement. The high-resolution cameras will record vehicle and pedestrian movements, allowing police to track suspects’ activities in real time. Automatic number plate and facial recognition will help police trace vehicles and individuals within seconds.

From the control room, authorities will be able to review a vehicle’s movement history, presence at intersections, and digital footprints. In the event of a crime, the system will display the suspect’s direction of movement, routes taken, and time taken to reach specific locations, greatly assisting in quick apprehension.

Combating Road Rage and Traffic Offenses
The new system will also help curb road rage incidents. Previously, drivers involved in fights or hit-and-run incidents often went unidentified. With cameras recording vehicles, faces, and movement in real time, police can track and apprehend offenders within minutes, ensuring safer streets and greater traffic discipline across the city.