Proposal for Witzenburg Municipality
for
Provision, Operational Support and Maintenance of Speed Law Enforcement Equipment Tender no: 8/2/5/18
Compiled by Ronnie Schmitz
November 2007
Supplied by Brainwave Projects Witzenburg Municipality - Tender No: 8/2/5/18
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Executive Summary...... 7 2 Description of Requirement...... 9 2.1 Background...... 9 2.2 Scope...... 9 2.3 Fixed camera specifications...... 10 2.4 Mobile camera specifications...... 10 2.5 Traffic Management Contravention System...... 11 3 Issues for Consideration...... 12 4 Solution Proposed...... 14 4.1 Solution Components...... 14 4.1.1 Camera equipment...... 14 4.1.2 Backroom Services...... 19 4.1.3 Collection Service...... 31 4.1.4 Additional technology...... 34 4.1.5 Transaction Capacity Parameters...... 42 4.2 Solution Design Considerations...... 44 4.2.1 Technical Requirements...... 44 4.2.2 Lane coverage...... 45 4.2.3 Sites...... 45 4.2.4 TCSP...... 45 4.2.5 Maintenance...... 45 4.2.6 Digital Images...... 46 4.2.7 Data download...... 46 4.2.8 Training...... 46 4.3 Deliverables...... 47 4.4 Customer Responsibilities...... 49 5 Additional considerations for future deployment...... 50 5.1 Average Speed Determination...... 50 5.1.1 Transaction Management...... 51 5.1.2 ASD SERVICES...... 51 5.1.3 Registered Reference Entity...... 52 5.1.4 Reporting...... 53 5.1.5 Financial Model...... 53 5.1.6 Transaction fee...... 53 6 Implementation Schedule...... 54 7 Financial Considerations...... 57 7.1 Terms and Conditions...... 57 8 Company Profile...... 58 8.1 Brainwave Projects cc...... 58 8.2 Background of Members:...... 58 8.2.1 Albertha Lynn Bastiaan-West...... 58
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8.2.2 Kevin Roland West...... 62 8.2.3 Albert Brian Bastiaan...... 64 8.2.4 Clerks Traffic Offences...... 65 8.3 Social Investment...... 65 8.3.1 Jobs created...... 65 8.3.2 Use of affirmative business enterprises...... 66 8.3.3 Investment in the community...... 66 8.4 Companies contributing...... 66 8.4.1 i-Cube...... 66 8.4.2 BIAMIC ICT Solutions (Pty) Ltd...... 69 8.4.3 Average Speed Determination (Pty) Ltd...... 70 8.5 Local content...... 71 8.5.1 Use of SMMEs...... 71 9 Definitions, acronyms and abbreviations...... 72 10 Supporting documentation...... 74 10.1 Technology References...... 74 10.1.1 List of countries where the Micro Digicam is being used...... 74 10.1.2 List of Laser users in Southern Africa...... 74 10.1.3 List of Micro Digicam users in South Africa...... 75 10.2 REFERENCE SITES: Record of Similar Projects Completed...... 75 10.3 Back Office Fine Processes...... 87
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 4-1 RedSpeed Camera...... 15 Figure 4-2 Micro Digi-Cam Camera...... 17 Figure 4-3 Example of a notice in terms of Section 341...... 22 Figure 4-4 Image captured from in vehicle license plate recognition camera system...... 24 Figure 4-7 The LPR system can be integrated to SAPS stolen vehicle database...... 25 Figure 4-5 Log of the data and images from each LPR system...... 25 Figure 4-6 Image Visual alarm generated from license plate recognition system...... 25 Figure 4-8 Data obtained from a live link to SAPS Stolen vehicle database...... 26 Figure 4-9 Typical images from the LPR system...... 27 Figure 4-10 Multiple LPR Sites can be connected...... 28 Figure 4-11 Typical Alarm generated from the LPR system...... 28 Figure 4-12 Rear LPR capture and recognition with alarm...... 29 Figure 4-13 Example of a traffic call centre...... 30 Figure 4-14 Example of a report where the speed limit is 80 KM/H...... 31 Figure 4-15 Example of the status of summons...... 32 Figure 4-16 Offence Processing Performance...... 36 Figure 4-17 Red-light violation from RedSpeed permanent camera system...... 37 Figure 4-18 Editor Type Menu - Showing types of cameras already catered for...... 37 Figure 4-19 Micro DigiCam violation...... 38 Figure 4-20 Portable Combi violation in electronic format in editor...... 39 Figure 4-21 Pie Chart Report...... 39 Figure 4-22 Violation Report...... 40 Figure 4-23 Processed violations showing printed versus non-printed notices...... 40 Figure 4-24 Bar Chart report showing number of violations per site...... 41 Figure 4-25 Customer violation viewing...... 41 Figure 4-26 ISO 9001:2000, UL, CE, GS, TUV, IEC60825-1 and FCC15 certification...... 45 Figure 5-1 TAXI caught speeding by the use of use of Average Speed Determination...... 50 Figure 5-2 ASD architectural layout showing transaction flow...... 52 Figure 6-1 Sample ASD Project Plan...... 56 Figure 10-1 Trucks Speeding on the M4 toward the airport in KZN...... 76 Figure 10-2 M4 Durban Demo of ASD...... 76
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Figure 10-3 Ashburton on the N3...... 77 Figure 10-4 Camperdown on the N3...... 78 Figure 10-5 Licence plate recognition linked to taxi route enforcement...... 78 Figure 10-6 Licence Plate Recognition at a fixed site...... 79 Figure 10-7 Average Speed Determination created from 2 sites on the N3...... 79 Figure 10-9 Average Speed Determination showing a vehicle average speed at 190km/h...80 Figure 10-8 Average Speed Determination showing a vehicle average speed of 111km/h...80 Figure 10-10 Mobile camera at road block...... 83 Figure 10-11 Violation at intersection...... 83 Figure 10-12 Licence Plate Recognition in use to veryify concession cards at Toll plaza.....84 Figure 10-13 Licence Plate Recognition at a local SA Toll Plaza...... 85
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1 Executive Summary
The Witzenburg Municipality requires cameras and services to upgrade its traffic enforcement capabilities. This proposal is in response to this tender request and serves as a document to outline the offering being presented to the municipality. This proposal is being submitted by Brainwave Projects with additional products and services being provided by i- Cube, Biamic ICT Solutions (Pty) Ltd and Average Speed Determination (Pty) Ltd.
Brainwave Projects is a local company that is committed to the local community. Amongst the contributing parties lies a wealth of experience in the camera technology, infrastructure provisioning and operational management, project management and fines processing. In addition to meeting the requirements of the tender, it is also the intention to outline a few additional services that may be of interest to the municipality. The primary one of these is the provisioning of average speed determination (ASD) services to calculate speed over distance to be able to deal with people who speed through the town and surrounding areas and not merely at the fixed camera position. This is outlined, but further information will be supplied if requested.
Standard practice is to capture images and then manually process the fines from the photographic evidence that is collected. Constraints in this process make it in efficient as well as creating errors in data capture, etc resulting in significant administration costs. These costs are often ignored when it comes to assessing the effectiveness of systems. The development of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) or Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) technologies has made it possible to process information at the time of the offence and then either use the information in a batch mode or deal with the violation at the time and then to process each transaction individually.
This then allows the system to be able to compare the identified vehicle against known databases either real-time or in batch mode. Real-time allows the opportunity of processing data during a road-block or else to possibly alert people to the fact that they are speeding and that they run the risk of getting fined.
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Statistically, in the order of 95% of road traffic accidents happen as a direct result of one or more traffic offences. The cost of crashes in 2005 was in the region of R40 billion. There are around 38 deaths in SA roads every day. Currently 17% of drivers exceed the speed limit, with a target rate of 5%. Where speed cameras have been introduced, speed offences dropped to around 2-3%.
ANPR is unique in its ability to impact positively in an intelligence led and proactive basis on the municipality to be able to manage driver behaviour to be more in line with what the law defines. Additionally, stolen or wanted vehicles could be identified and personnel alerted to that fact. Information is useful when made available at the right time.
The advantages of digital image processing not only enables faster processing of images and offence details but is also less labour intensive. The vehicle particulars can be verified by displaying the data retrieved from the Vehicle Title System and the image concurrently on the workstation screen, resulting in a more reliable method. The offence images are electronically available for ease of audit, public enquiries at the office of the department or on the Internet. In addition to the drastic reduction in the operating cost, a quantification of the cost advantage of a quicker turnaround from date of the offence to the mailing of the infringement notice and the removal of the opportunity for fraud makes it the preferred method of processing.
The video equipment proposed for the road blocks will allow the identification of unsafe overtaking and other moving offences. Unsafe overtaking/barrier line offences lead to 17% of the deaths on SA roads. Road blocks increase compliance in areas of driver and vehicle legality, vehicle condition (especially tyres) and public transport permits and registrations.
Brainwave Projects offers to charge a fixed price per paid violation as stated below in terms of traffic fines that has been processed of R108.11 (one hundred and eight Rand and eleven cents) Excluding VAT.
A disc is included with extensive presentations, additional information, product details to be utilised, including the LPR software.
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2 Description of Requirement
“Proposals are requested from reputable and experienced camera suppliers for the provision of cameras, equipment and operational services for digital speed law enforcement. It is expected from the camera supplier to provide back office services, but the camera suppliers must compatible with the existing Traffic Contravention System (TCS)”
2.1 Background
It is apparent that the Witzenburg Municipality has been utilizing camera technology for the recording of instantaneous speed assessment at fixed points in the district. This has had moderate success, but as with all fixed camera positions, it very quickly changes driver behaviour for the few hundred metres around the camera and that is all. Once word gets around, violations drop off very quickly.
Updated technology is sought including mobile technology that would enable recording violation events around the area and not limited to fixed locations. A more effective collections service is also required.
2.2 Scope
The selected supplier will be responsible for the provision of traffic violation recording technology to the Witzenburg Municipality. The supplier will be responsible for the provision of the technology, the installation, the training of Witzenburg Municipality personnel in the use of the technology, as well as back office services for processing the fines and tracking offenders that have not paid the fines in the predetermined timeframe.
The technology includes SABS compliant Colour Camera equipment with night time or low- light capabilities for capturing images of traffic violations that would enable prosecution of the said offences in a South African Court of Law. Both fixed location and mobile camera technology is requested. The service and operational maintenance will be included. This contract will be in place for 36 (thirty-six) months.
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Furthermore a tracking and tracing system shall be provide to allow the implementation of smart roadblocks using automatic number plate recognition system for passing vehicles and a listed database of registration numbers with outstanding offences.
2.3 Fixed camera specifications
• “Mobile speed detection coupled with digital technology. • All mobile cameras must carry full SANAS approvals. • Functional in High Temperatures. • Images must be recorded in colour. • Easy to set up and operate. • Tamperproof. • Night-time operation with flash technology • Ability of cameras to distinguish and switch between cars and trucks. • LAZER to capture approaching and departing traffic simultaneously. • Cameras to operate on auto or manual mode. • Compliance to TCSP guidelines. • Tamperproof Images.”
2.4 Mobile camera specifications
• “Should cover not less than 2 lanes • Equipment to carry full SANAS approvals • Images should be encrypted • Units to have build-in TFT screen with GUI interface • Able to operate in high temperatures • Cameras to housed in bullet proof housings • Camera must have built-in adjustable flash • Camera must be able to support external flash units • Camera must be able to classify vehicle and automatically adjust speed limits • All sites to be fitted with status monitoring devices with the capability of sending alarms to standby technicians as well as statistical data to a remote office. • Images should be able to be remotely downloaded from the camera via wireless- connection • The availability of replacement equipment during calibration or repair periods.”
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2.5 Traffic Management Contravention System
“The proposed system must comply with the following minimum requirements
• Must be a multi-user TMS to be installed on a central server in a LAN environment”
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3 Issues for Consideration
Issues for consideration with the technology in question include the following: How can driver behaviour be changed to make them more compliant with the law? Is it possible to identify more offenders and increase revenues? Is it possible to increase the payment or collection percentage of offending drivers? Is it possible to make the roads any safer by controlling speed more? Is it possible to extend the coverage to areas beyond the physical locations of the cameras?
Speed cameras have the ability to change driver behaviour, but only if the driver is quickly informed of the violation and also providing minimal opportunity to avoid paying the outstanding fines. The ability to increase the percentage of fines which are paid plays a large role in changing driver behaviour. License Plate Recognition allows those vehicles where the drivers does not have an address or the fine is not paid to be selectively identified and further action taken to begin the fine recover process. The ability to install permanent license plate recognition systems on main roads which would be linked to display boards, informing drivers of outstanding traffic fines, is now possible. Two or more of these always on, real time LPR sites could be linked together, allowing average speed determination between these points.
Awaiting the introduction of the Administrative of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act, No 48 of 1998, it is envisaged that driver and vehicle offences will be monitored and controlled in terms of the National Road Traffic Act, No 93 of 1996 and specifically those offences provided for under Schedule 3 of the Criminal Procedure Act, No 51 of 1977, as amended by Act 56 of 1979. These offences, for which section 341 notices can be issued, are: Driving a vehicle at a speed exceeding a prescribed limit; Driving a vehicle which does not bear prescribed lights; Leaving or stopping a vehicle at a place where it may not be left or stopped, or leaving a vehicle in a condition in which it may not be left; Driving a vehicle at a place and a time where it may not be driven; Driving a vehicle which is defective or any part whereof is not properly adjusted, or causing any undue noise by means of a motor vehicle; Brainwave Projects Confidential Page 13 Printed 7/21/2018 Witzenburg Municipality - Tender No: 8/2/5/18
Owing or driving a vehicle for which no valid licence is held; and Driving a motor vehicle without holding a licence to drive it.
The above provisions will cover most of the traffic offences that are required to be controlled for the purpose of this project.
The main advantage of using this section of the Criminal Procedures Act is that, although drivers will be stopped, notices may be posted afterwards and not required to be printed and handed to the driver at the roadside. His will eliminate the need for providing traffic officials with portable printers under certain circumstances. However, the project will be developed with the main view to be operated in terms of the AARTO Act. Only if AARTO is not ready by the time of implementation will the Criminal Procedures Act route be followed.
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4 Solution Proposed
The purpose of this proposal is to introduce Brainwave Projects to the Witzenberg Municipality for the provision of a Total Solution for the Administration of Traffic Violations in an efficient and timely manner to ensure that the violations are processed from the click of the camera to final payment.
The objective of this proposal is to efficiently process speed violations by:- • Reducing the number of violations being cancelled due to camera setup, maintenance and image quality. • Nullify the number of violations being cancelled due to 1st notices being printed after the 30 day required period. The system forces the operators to adhere to time scales as pre set in the software. Warnings will appear to inform operators. • Promoting awareness of payment of violations by using the Call Centre, Fax, E-Mail or SMS. • Introducing technology to support the law enforcement processes;
• Empowering the local authorities by introducing equipment and software process to enforce the law process. • Efficiently collect monies outstanding with regards to traffic violations by
- Administrating the summonses in a fast and cost efficient manner;
- Serving the summonses correctly and in due time;
- Efficiently finalizing warrants of arrest.
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4.1 Solution Components
4.1.1 Camera equipment
4.1.1.1 Permanent Cameras – RedSpeed (RS) (See Section Error: Reference source not found on page Error: Reference source not found) These cameras are designed to operate in most conditions and have the capability to deal with both speed and “red-light” violations. Some of the specifications are listed below: • Red light violation and speed detection coupled with digital camera technology.
• The RS unit can cover up to 4 lanes.
• Cameras used are a unique solution, video camera technology running on RS software provide this unique solution. • The decision to use video camera technology was taken to get continuous good quality images and to capture multiple vehicles (lane specific). • The violation package is small thus enabling easy fast data transfer over many types of mediums. This will also keep the costs down should one use GSM or PSTN / ISDN / ADSL / LAN or 3G. • The video cameras used run at 25 frames per second (where many of your other cameras are 4 frames per second at best). • Camera system uses a minimum of 40 Gbyte internal hard drive. • The RS camera system exceeds the SABS requirement encryption on outstation and in- station. • The RS system can use the existing piezo sensors and pole foot mounting. • The system has statistical capability.
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• The RS system takes 2 + 1 Zoom images for violations on red and 2 + 1 Zoom
• Images for speed images on green.
• The RS system has remote GUI control using laptop computer for external monitoring. • The RS system has a proven track record in South African high temperatures and humidity. Figure 4-1 RedSpeed Camera • The RS system has been designed with sufficient cooling to ensure that the system does not overheat. • The RS system has built in fully adjustable flash.
• The RS system does support an external flash.
• The RS system caters for a few options for data download/transfer. We prefer removable hard-drive and CF (Compact Flash) flash storage mediums. • The RS system is capable of remote downloading of images over wireless/fibre optic network. • The RS system can be rotated around existing and new sites with the minimum of cable connections. • The calibrations are done on site. Replacement systems and technicians will be available in Ceres. • The RS system has SABS approval and complies with the TCSP guidelines.
Advanced features • Secure encrypted in-station with added protection of the dongle. • Secure encrypted out-station. • Modern modular construction. This ensures cost effective maintenance and repairs. • The flash technology is unsurpassed in this industry. This flash has 3 banks of flash tubes. Each bank is adjustable to each position of the 3 photographs to be taken. This optimises the best result for each picture. Each bank is fully adjustable. The reflector is long and the parabola manufactured to exact tolerances for the exact emitted light at each photographic points. Gone are the days where a round single tube flash is used for effective night time photography and the need for additional side
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flashes. The Flash unit can be switched off during day conditions and it will automatically switch on if the light falls below a preset level. • The video cameras can be remotely moved/adjusted/setup to ensure optimal picture quality. Gone are the days when the camera lens is hand adjusted, taking the unit in and out of the housing. • The RS system has a log file that enables the logging of each event, such as:- - door open
- power failure
- system setup
- tamper status
- And more. • Each violation has a temperature stamp. This shows that the temperature on each violation is within the SABS temperature specifications. • The RS system has a third verification speed process. • The RS system gives time on lapsed red and yellow and green. • The RS system can do multiple violations (video streams at 25 frames per second) • The RS system does not miss long vehicles and interlinks. • The RS system was the first Permanent Digital to get SABS approval and has been in operation since 2003. • The RS system is manufactured in-house at RedSpeed International under ISO 9001 accreditation. Stringent quality measures are in place to ensure that each RS conforms to the specification as laid down in SABS the ISO 9001. This will ensure that each unit produced is the same as the SABS approved unit. Thus avoiding people going to court asking for proof that the unit that caught the motorist is the same as was approved unit. Without the ISO certification one cannot prove this fact. (See attached document) • The only permanent digital system available in South Africa that has UK home office approval. • There are 29 RS sites installed in South Africa. With an order book of another 12 sites.
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4.1.1.2 Mobile Cameras - Micro DigiCam (MDC) (See detailed spec sheet in Section Error: Reference source not found on Page Error: Reference source not found) The Mobile Micro Digicam is a laser based digital image enforcement tool that will provide colour images and a record of violations to assist with the controlling of traffic violations management for the municipality. • Mobile speed detection coupled with digital camera technology. • Cameras used are a unique solution, video camera technology running on MDC software provide this unique solution. The decision to use video camera technology was taken to get continuous good quality images and to capture multiple vehicles (lane specific). The violation Figure 4-2 Micro Digi-Cam Camera package is small thus enabling easy fast data transfer over many types of mediums. The video cameras used run at 25 frames per second (where many of your other cameras are 4 frames per second at best).
• Camera can store up to 15,000 images (depending on SD card used).
• The environmental specifications:- Temperature range from -20 degrees C to + 50 degrees C. (See SABS approval in Section Error: Reference source not found on Page Error: Reference source not found) • The images are captured in colour • For night time use a flash is used. The system has two options:- - filtered white flash - infra red flash • The unit is extremely easy to set up. No bulky batteries or multiple cable configurations. • The system has vehicle statistical capability. • The system has GPS interface for location co-ordinates. • The system has auto and manual settings. Brainwave Projects Confidential Page 19 Printed 7/21/2018 Witzenburg Municipality - Tender No: 8/2/5/18
• The system indicates departing or approaching vehicles on the violation picture. • Secure storage of data on I-Pac and in-station software. • Internal and external battery unites • Tamperproof. • The calibration is done on site in Ceres. • A replacement unit will be available during equipment repair.
Advanced features • Secure encrypted in-station. • Secure encrypted out-station. • Anti panning software. • Cross hair can be switched on or off for ease of use in BRS. • Automatic mode using adjustable gate technology. • Audible target recognition. • Image capture range:- - Typical - 50 to 200 meters; - Optimum - 80 to 150 meters. • Two (2) images per second. • Captures:- - vehicle’s licence plate; - speed; - date; - direction; - time; - distance; - operator ID; - location; - badge number; - tamper status. - zone speed limit; All this is embedded into an encrypted JPEG file. • Produce evidence with the utmost integrity, combining the laser’s accuracy, a camera designed for speed detection and tamperproof software. • The Micro DigiCam is manufactured in-house at Laser Technologies under ISO 9001 accreditation. Stringent quality measures are in place to ensure that each MDC conforms to the specification as laid down in SABS and ISO 9001. This will ensure that each unit produced is the same as the SABS approved unit. Thus avoiding people going to court asking for proof that the unit that caught the motorist is the same as the approved unit. Without the ISO certification one cannot prove this fact.
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(See attached document – see Section Error: Reference source not found on Page Error: Reference source not found) • Calibration is performed by the local SA agent on site who is SANS accredited for Speed and measurement. • Over 180 MDC unites in use in South Africa.
4.1.2 Backroom Services
The backroom services is defined as the process starting from the point of receiving the violations from the camera system to the point of posting the violation to the offender, issuing the summonses to the servers for serving, preparing the court roles and registers as well as to assist in road blocks for executing warrant of arrest by supplying the necessary documentation and information to the executer.
We use mainly two software packages to execute backroom services successfully. The Twenty21 Editor used to capture vehicle details, offence details and to do a first order validation, and the Twenty21 Viewer used by council or traffic to do a second order of verification, display the captured violations, export the data into the Traffic Management System (ETMS), thus eliminating the need to capture it manually into the Contravention System, and export the violations onto a web server for internet viewing.
Once the record incorporating the Vehicle Title System data has been created on the data base, the number plate and vehicle particulars returned from the Vehicle Title System are verified against the image of the offence displayed on the screen of the workstation. If the OCR process results in an incorrect registration number or if no number can be established for the initial online Vehicle Title System query, only those numbers are corrected for an update in real tme from the Vehicle Title System (if necessary). At the same time the staff member identifies additional offences from the image displayed on the screen and adds the associated offence codes for notices to be generated. Typical additional offences include seat belt, cellular phone offences (if applicable).
If the police officer designated for this function is satisfied that the vehicle particulars retrieved from the Vehicle Title System relate to that visible on the image (using the available tools to view both the standard and wide angled image or zooming in to confirm the license plate details) and that the possible use of false license number plates has not results in the Brainwave Projects Confidential Page 21 Printed 7/21/2018 Witzenburg Municipality - Tender No: 8/2/5/18
wrong data being retrieved from the Vehicle Title System, the office would simply click on the button “Accept Notice”. This will initiate the compilation of the file for the transfer of the data relating to the offence to the enforcement system for printing of the notices.
The printing process uses a standard laser printer which prints in duplex, i.e. the front and the back of the notice is printed simultaneously. An example of the front and back of the A4 sized infringement notice printed is shown in the images below. Note that a colour image of the offence can be printed on the notice by simply using a colour laser printer instead of the black and white one.
From the laser printer, the printed notice is fed into a sealer, which folds the A4 sheet in a Z configuration (as depicted in the process below) and heat seals the pre-applied glue on the edges of the notice, leaving the “TO” address on the front of the sealed “envelope” and the “Return address” on the back thereof.
It should be noted that provision is made on the back of the notice for the owner of the vehicle to identify the driver of the vehicle at the time of the offence, should the owner not have been driving the vehicle. In such case, the initial notice is withdrawn and a second notice is issued to the person identified as driving by the owner.
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Figure 4-3 Example of a notice in terms of Section 341
The Internet viewing system is also part of Brainwave software product line.
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4.1.2.1 Image Management
• Media preparation for image capture in camera
• Insert media into cameras and remove at determined times
• Load images into system for analysis
• Process the violation images for NaTIS/eNaTIS link up;
• Burn violation images (prime evidence) onto DVD for safe keeping (court evidence);
• Software for image processing;
4.1.2.2 Additional Processes
• Safe storage facility for DVD masters;
• Statistical data reporting systems;
• Record data fields from violations for Traffic Management System;
• Administrate violations;
• Download and manage images;
• Load vehicle info on CD for eNaTIS link;
• Load CD/stiffy info into eNaTIS;
• Prepare CD for violation viewing;
• Returned eNaTIS vehicle data to be evaluated and the unprocessed data to be reloaded into eNaTIS for completion of process. • Print second notices and post.
• Unpaid violations to be followed up with court rolls for summons serving;
• Web site – Internet viewing of violation;
• Internet viewing of camera offences – (where applicable);
• Maintenance and upgrading of all relevant software;
4.1.2.3 Violation Administration • record vehicle data records for traffic management system;
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• burn CD for down load data for vehicle data; • load CD vehicle data into traffic management system; • process vehicle data received from traffic management system; • manually check for data field not processed by traffic management system; • administrate vehicle data and report;
4.1.2.4 Printing and posting • print and post second notice or letter of intent to summons; • print summons; • print warrants; • administrate and report;
4.1.2.5 License Plate Recognition • Mobile, real time, 24 hour high speed operation and road block operation possible; • Unlimited database size with real time connections to TCS and other databases; • Audio and visual alarm in car plus SMS, E-Mail, direct alarm to other databases; All vehicles logged and recorded, with and without license plates;
Figure 4-4 Image captured from in vehicle license plate recognition camera system
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The cameras can be mounted on different parts of the vehicle, either to scan tags on vehicles ahead or pointing straight out to scan tags of parked cars. For road blocks one could even angle the lenses to scan cars alongside a road. Using infrared light, the cameras work day or night — even in the rain — and automatically snap photos of passing license plates up to 50 meters away, even on vehicles moving at 200 KM/H. A computer in the boot then converts the picture into number and letters, using
Figure 4-5 Image Visual alarm generated from Figure 4-6 Log of the data and images from each license plate recognition system LPR system character-recognition software. It instantly checks the plate number against a database of the outstanding fines or warrants or even the 120,000 stolen vehicles a year. A visual and audio alarm sounds when a match is made — it takes milliseconds — but a traffic official will always verify the accuracy of the match before making a traffic stop. The alarm list is stored on the central computer and replicated on each of the field computers.
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Figure 4-7 The LPR system can be integrated to SAPS stolen vehicle database
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Figure 4-8 Data obtained from a live link to SAPS Stolen vehicle database
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The image below illustrates the data being sent to a network, local and remote database. The ANPR Software, and its user-friendly graphic user interface, has been specially written to ensure ease of use by the operator whilst maintaining the ability to access vast areas of information and database historical information by quick and easy selection of big button touch screen icons. When an entry is stored to the database, an image of the plate from the recognition camera is stored with the recognition. In addition, an image from another camera (typically a colour wide-field image) can also be stored to show the vehicle in the context of its surroundings.
These are some of the images which could be captured
Figure 4-9 Typical images from the LPR system
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All the local data can be sent to multiple remote databases, allowing real time comparison to live databases for stolen vehicles or wanted cars. The time required to do this for example to compare to 120 000 stolen vehicles in a database of 4.5 million is under 2 seconds. That is from the time the vehicle was detected by LPR, to the data being send by 3G to a remote database, compared and a ALARM being generated back on site, is under 2s Figure 4-10 Multiple LPR Sites can be connected
Position the vehicle via GPS (and write this data to video linking the location with the date and time on the video); • Bi-directional communication in real time with driver (asks them what is going on or allow driver to check on owner details etc.). • When the vehicle goes back to base, all the video and data can be downloaded automatically with the wireless link, allowing performance and review, for example the number of vehicles detected, the number of warrants issued.
Images and video clips If “Transfer Images” option is configured in Figure 4-11 Typical Alarm generated from the LPR system SeeData settings the application will handle the transfer of locally saved images and video clips from the front end hosts to the SeeData Central Server station.
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Figure 4-12 Rear LPR capture and recognition with alarm
VES Optical Character Recognition Data: • PC unique ID integer number • License Plate string • TCS Synchronization Code • Date and Time of Image Capture • File Name ( a link to the name of the resulting .jpg file stored in the VES, plus the overview image if present) • Confidence of the recognition result • Plate flag • GPS data • Other data as required
4.1.2.6 Call Centre • using relational database contact offenders on unpaid fines; • data base allows for view per vehicle registration or drive ID;
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Figure 4-13 Example of a traffic call centre
4.1.2.7 Reporting Reports can be customized to your requirements:- • prepare reports for cameras; • prepare reports for sites; • prepare reports per day/week month as specified;
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Location #5 Louis Fourie Weg - Perde Stalle Speed Zone 80 Number of speed offences 504 Min Speed 91.00 Max Speed 159.00 Avg Speed 98.64 Figure 4-14 Example of a report where the speed limit is 80 KM/H
4.1.2.8 Financial management • prepare financial reports; • Account statistics;
4.1.3 Collection Service
4.1.3.1 Administrating and serving of traffic summonses Brainwave Projects will print the summonses; these will be stamped and signed by the Clerk of the Court. They will be sorted, stapled and stamped and it will be loaded onto the computer system. This Collect software will then assign the summonses to companies for serving. An audit trail is then formed for each document and offender. The summonses will
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then be served on the accused and the served copies will then be returned to Brainwave Projects after which the result will again be loaded onto the system.
4.1.3.2 Issuing and serving of traffic warrants Should the accused fail to pay/and or appear in court, a warrant of arrest will have to be generated by the computer system of the traffic department. After fourteen days from the court date, the warrant has to be signed and authorized by a magistrate and an additional amount (contempt of court) will be added by the council. The Call Centre will then contact the accused and then receive a final warning by us to either pay or be arrested.
Figure 4-15 Example of the status of summons
4.1.3.3 Tracing system Many motorists do not have an actual address filed on eNaTiS, we have to then institute a system so we can find his/her work or home address – Track and Trace. The summons will be reprinted and issued on the vehicle owner. This office has the ability and means to trace people who have moved, increasing the summonses served and money collected.
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The above is supported with online scanning of the barcode on a vehicle or drivers license at roadblocks. This initiates an online query to both the eNaTIS and local databases to retrieve the current information and status of contraventions in respect of the vehicle and driver.
4.1.3.4 Call Centre The Call Centre will be used to telephonically contact people after the summons has been delivered. Once the warrant is due to be issued the Call Centre will be used to contact the people to inform them that should they not pay the outstanding money by a certain date (to be decided on by the Traffic Chief) the warrant will be executed. Sample SMS Message: “DFJ576EC has 1 fine = R300, contact Greatkei on 0861113090”
THE MECHANISM
ENQUIRY TO Brainwave WITZENBERG DATABASE MOTORIST
INFO FROM Brainwave (Amount, Municipality Owing)
4.1.4 Additional technology
4.1.4.1 Computer system A network computer system will be able to keep track with the individual offences and payment system. These computers will be used to capture all the violations and status
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thereof. It is strongly suggested that this computer be linked up with the system of the council and traffic management system, thus ensuring that we can, on a daily basis monitor the status of all violations.
4.1.4.2 Software for Image processing (Digital cameras) Software supplied by the digital camera suppliers to view and process the violation images. The encryption used to protect the integrity of the violation is state of the art and SABS approved for the digital stored images. These digitally saved violation images will greatly improve the time taken to administer the violations for printing and posting.
4.1.4.3 Automatic Number Plate Recognition System (ANPR) This ANPR (or LPR) system can be used at road blocks in conjunction with The Traffic Police. The use of automatic/manual mobile/stationary license plate recognition is a system that has many advantaged for Law Enforcement agencies, these include:- • Checking passing motorists/vehicles for outstanding fines and warrants; • Stolen vehicles identification; • Expired license • etc.
4.1.4.4 System stability The See Traffic systems are based on proven applications that are running in many installations worldwide - in hundreds of lanes and many diversified applications. The newly developed systems share most of the common modules in these systems (such as the recognition DLL), and are tested in various types of tools and methods that are used by HTS development for years. Thus, their stability is guaranteed by the experience in such systems, the development and test methodologies, and in the proven components that build these systems,
Nevertheless, additional mechanisms are used to ensure the stability of the systems. These are part of HTS utilities, which ensure that if the systems will fail, they will be reactivated and also report their failure to external monitor systems. These utilities include:
SeeService – a watchdog utility that periodically checks the aliveness of the application. In case the application does not respond, the application will attempt to
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rerun the application. If this fails, the utility resets the PC. In any such case the event is written to the Windows event log. SeeMonitor - this tool resides on a central server, and monitors the state of each system – by checking the Windows event log. It will alert external systems in case of a fatal error. It can also show soft errors (warnings) status, and display a set of graphs of past recognition results, which is a very important diagnostic tool. SeeCleaner –This utility cleans the old images directories after a specified time has elapsed, and also cleans local diagnostics files. Thus, the system will not grow endlessly in size, a common source of problem in other Windows based systems (which will not happen here).
4.1.4.5 Twenty21 Editor This program allows the client to process camera violations from their format to clients preferred format. This software was a range of features that make for high speed capture and conforms to the latest TCSP guidelines. Tracking, auditing, editing and other features make this software unique in the market place.
Figure 4-16 Offence Processing Performance
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4.1.4.6 Twenty21 Viewer This Traffic Management system is aimed at traffic authorities that want high speed, multi tasking software able to meet the demands of this new emerging market. The idea behind this is to get away from the existing static systems. The unique auditing system which allows monitoring of staff work performance and time management have revolutionised the way we look at BRS. The reporting structures per site per type of selected codes enable management to optimise the camera settings. Gone are the days where the traffic authorities were forced to use software where the authorities had to adapt – AKP can adapt to your needs. Low cost, therefore saving you large amounts of hard earned revenue that can be better used in enforcement and saving lives.
4.1.4.7 Twenty21 Editor Screen Shots
Figure 4-174-18 Red-light violation from RedSpeed permanent camera system
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Figure 4-194-20 Editor Type Menu - Showing types of cameras already catered for
Figure 4-214-22 Micro DigiCam violation
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Figure 4-234-24 Portable Combi violation in electronic format in editor
Figure 4-254-26 Pie Chart Report
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Figure 4-274-28 Violation Report
Figure 4-294-30 Processed violations showing printed versus non-printed notices
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Figure 4-314-32 Bar Chart report showing number of violations per site
Figure 4-334-34 Customer violation viewing
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4.1.4.8 Audit Process We have developed this ETMS system with full AUDIT PROCESS facilities to enable the management full control over the system. The system will allow you to track any irregularities you require to make the system safe and secure. Our secret to success is that you can set up the parameters to be audited and we will institute the process. Standard Audit trails • log on via finger print • system idle log • system idle log off • any change to document to be logged • drop down menu warning or prompt • eNaTIS cross check and change log and much more
4.1.5 Transaction Capacity Parameters
4.1.5.1 Number of offences that can be handled during peak periods;
• The data capture (Twenty21editor) software has been designed to allow multiple users (via Thin Client) to capture as fast as the Data Capture clerk is able to work. Our Data capturers presently capture 200 to 600 violations per hour per clerk. • The offence viewer (Twenty21Viewer) software is designed to be operated (via Thin Client or stand-alone workstation) to be added to as per customer needs. • The permanent camera systems have no limit on the number of violations captured in peak periods due to the fact that this system is PC based and all violations are captured and then processed to hard drive in a post processing mode – it can handle up to 10 simultaneous violations in the buffer, thus it sums to about 5 violations per second. • The portable camera system will capture all the vehicles (within reasonable cross hair position) the operator triggers or sets up in automatic mode.
4.1.5.2 Response times for inquiries; We have the policy to respond to public enquiries immediately on a daily basis. We believe the better the service to the offender – the better the payment rate. - fax enquiries next business day response;
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- telephonic enquiries next business day response;
- internet enquiries next business day response;
- walk in enquiries – to be done at traffic department
- Walk in Payment – to be done at traffic department
4.1.5.3 Length of time required for running updates and batches; The BRS software uses MySQL as database backbone. It is a multi tasking system and batch process is handled in the background. Thus the user is able to use the system while batch processes are running. The average throughput is dependent on the hardware you use i.e. pc and network. The average could be anything from 500 to 2000 records per second.
4.1.5.4 Period of running reports; Depending on the amount of data to be collected From Viewer, a typical report is the number of violations per month, the from-date, to-date and amount of sites to include reports can take anything from 1 to 10 minutes. Reports can be run at same time as other functions – ETMS is a multi tasking system. The reports can run while the system is printing notices and at the same time the Call Centre can be running etc. We can adapt the reports to your needs should the need arise.
4.1.5.5 Length of time required for back-ups; Back-ups are carried out automatically after-hours by means of schedules tasks and usually takes between 1 and 10 minutes.
4.1.5.6 Capacity to run off-line; The Twenty21 System runs independently from the Traffic Management System thus the ability to process and view violations is dependent on the following factor: Is the Twenty21 database located on a central server to which connection has been lost or is database stored on local machine, thus each pc has its own database. - Advantage of local database – viewing and processing is not dependent on network
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- Disadvantage of local database – if info in corrected on a violation, only the user that changed it has the change on his/her system unless each user is notified manually. The system is configurable to suit the customer’s needs and preferences. Procedure, capacity and time required for batch verification and control. One can verify between 200 and 600 per hour, depending on the operator. Procedure, capacity and time required for Notice number verification. Ciprus/ETMS or TCS system handles this function. The data string is loaded into the Traffic management System and the Notice number is automatically generated per violation. The ETMS handles this process immediately
4.2 Solution Design Considerations
4.2.1 Technical Requirements
• All equipment used conforms to the TCSP guidelines.
• All equipment used has 1795 SABS type approval.
• The RedSpeed camera has bullet proofing and cabinets manufactured of stainless steel to operate under coastal weather conditions. (to date not one cabinet has been penetrated/damaged by gunfire). • The RedSpeed camera can accommodate front and rear photography (see brochure attached) • All equipment (cameras) is able to store the data (images) on a digital archiving system for ease of viewing and retrieval (in-station software encrypted). • Downloading can be via laptop or other media.
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• Statistics – survey of full traffic and speed usage; • Alarm system;
4.2.2 Lane coverage
For permanent cameras – RedSpeed cameras is able to capture violations up to 4 lanes. For portable cameras – Micro DigiCam can cover one lane under automatic/manual mode. The system can operate under manual or automatic mode.
4.2.3 Sites
For permanent cameras - Site selection will be as per Traffic enforcement needs and specifications. Brainwave Projects has an experienced installation team that conforms to the DOT rules and regulations for the civil work and road closures.
4.2.4 TCSP
The equipment used in this contract is SABS 1795 tested and certified. The equipment is state of the art technology no more than few years old. All parts and software used are backed up by the manufacture for a period of a minimum of 10 years. No obsolete hardware or components are used. We write into the contract to abide by the rules and regulations as laid out in the TCSP guidelines.
4.2.5 Maintenance
The spares are carried locally thus ensuring fast turnaround minimizing down time. A response vehicle will visit the sites as per
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TCSP guidelines, repairs and preventative maintenance performed as per contract requirements.
4.2.6 Digital Images
The images produced by the equipment shown are of the best in the equipment market. This is largely due to the physical cameras used in conjunction with the relevant software. The RedSpeed use a camera per lane with zoom facilities enabling number plate clarity with naked eye. The Micro DigiCam use a camera with zoom facilities that ensure clear number plate reading for data capture and court.
4.2.7 Data download
The permanent systems can be downloaded in a number of ways, AKP caters with for them all (this depends on the DPP of GP rules and regulations): • Using Wireless download interlinked system (this system also depends on Telkom's rules and regulations in The Western Cape) • Using Telkom lines via modem for data download. (Slow and high price, average violation size is approx 350meg) • Using GSM for data download. (Slow and high price, average violation size is approx 350meg) • Using Wireless data download installed in a vehicle within close proximity of cameras. (High speed, no call cost, data can be down loaded while driving past camera) • Using direct cable link from PC to camera. (Medium speed, no call cost, only down side is the opening of cabinet and ladder use) • Removing and replacing one of the following storage devices from camera, using either : (depending on Camera or type) o WORM disk; o MOD drive; o Memory stick; o Removable hard drive (preferred); o SD disk.
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4.2.8 Training
It must be noted that any Digital Camera used on above equipment with SABS 1795 approval must (as per specification) store evidence directly in an encrypted format that cannot be amended or selectively altered or tampered with in any way. The Brainwave Projects advantage is that we have added security via auditing software. It is extremely important to check the age of the equipment and non-obsolete equipment is not used on contracts as the equipment will be challenged and cases lost.
Brainwave Projects have internationally trained personnel and attend yearly training clinics offered by RedSpeed International. RedSpeed International visit South Africa to keep staff up to date with technology and support issues.All training required will be provided.
A technician who has full training on all equipment will be available for daily training needs. On line training and help desk is available 7 days a week..
The training will allow the operator to do the following:- • Set up the camera; • Optimise the focus; • Download the data; • Store prime evidence; • Download jpig files into server for data capture.
4.3 Deliverables
ITEMS TO SUPPLY No
Fixed Cameras 2 Mobile 1 Fixed Camera Sites 1 Car 1 Printer 1 Setup backoffice 1 VPN 1 eNATIS 1 3G Comms 1 Back up Power Costs 3 Brainwave Projects Confidential Page 48 Printed 7/21/2018 Witzenburg Municipality - Tender No: 8/2/5/18
Signs 12 Lap Top 1 LPR Camera IR Pulsed 1 LPR SW 1 Fire Safe 1 Web Site 1
ASD Setup 1
TOTAL
MONTHLY
TCS 2% 1 Rental 1 Salary for clerks 1 Oversee 1 Section 341 Notice 1st Notice 1 Section 341 Notice 2nd Notice 1 Printing Summons 1 Serving Summons 1 Notice before warrant 1 Printing Warrant 1 Serving Warrant 1 Telephone 1 3G Comms per month 1 Movementr of Cam 1 ADSL 1 Other 1 Calibration 0.2 Bandit 3 Training 1 Transaction Cost (R6 per V) 0 Insurance 1 CAPITAL COST 1 FNB / EASY PAY 1 RENTAL 0 Setup backoffice 0.4
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4.4 Customer Responsibilities
A clean, consistent, source of Electricity is required at all the sites in the field.
Permission to work in the areas designated would be required from the relevant authorities. Any delay in obtaining the required permission would result in an unknown delay in the project.
The project plan as detailed should be followed in order to ensure the project is operational as soon as possible. Any change to this project plan will result in extended delays.
An assigned project representative must be present at each determined project meeting and documentation required for the project must be approved in the agreed number of days. An initial project charter and time-line will be compiled at an initial project kick-off meeting which must be attended by municipality representatives that have the authority to agree and sign off on matters.
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5 Additional considerations for future deployment
5.1 Average Speed Determination
A new system is now available that measures average speed between two locations based on a pair of LPR units, and issues a speeding ticket if a violation has occurred. The LPR cameras are installed at existing sites or on bridges above traffic lanes in sites that are located several kilometres apart. Each unit automatically captures the images, recognizes the plate, and reports the passing vehicles license plate. The recognition data is reported by messages through TCP/IP network to a Central Computer (using SeeData). In the Central computer a special Client application (SeeCarSpeed) matches the pairs and calculates the average speed by the time that passed travelling between the points.
Figure 5-36 TAXI caught speeding by the use of use of Average Speed Determination
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Speeding vehicles that pass a threshold are listed, together with a pair of images of each point and additional information. The violation can also be printed showing the violation details and pictures. This can be done in a batch mode as well as real-time.
5.1.1 Transaction Management
The concept of transaction management is one that based on a principle of each vehicle passing a camera and being assessed, as a transaction. The transaction identifies the date, time, location, camera/lane, license plate number, instantaneous speed, associated image identifier, (and any other information that is assessed). The identification of the same vehicle at the next location is a secondary transaction and the relevant time relationship between these two transactions is assessed and determines whether or not an “average speed” violation has or has not occurred. Each of these transactions is sent through to the ASD service centre and is then matched against any of the registered lists in the database. The violation or the matching of the vehicle to a list will result in the relevant entity being informed of the event through email with a secure link to the image for copying and processing of the necessary action, viz. fine or alerting, etc.
5.1.2 ASD SERVICES
The entity responsible for the processing of the transactions in as close to real-time as the networks will allow. The transaction, with the data that uniquely identifies the vehicle and location will be passed through the broad based network in http format to the ASD service that will record the transaction. The vehicle information will then be checked against the exception lists received from entities such as SAPS, eNATIS, etc. If a match is identified, the listed entity provider will be notified of the identification through and email with a link to the image on the PC on site. This gives the exception entity an opportunity to validate data captured and confirm that this is a valid transaction and will then trigger the necessary action relevant to the event.
The system will then wait for the vehicle to be next identified and will ascertain whether or not the vehicle has violated any speed transgressions, exceeding max or min speed limits. Once these have been identified the relevant entity will be notified via an email with a reference to
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the image for the entity to validate and then process the necessary fine. This can be done
Figure 5-37 ASD architectural layout showing transaction flow through ASD, but it is assumed that the current incumbent would still be used for this.
ASD will also assume responsibility for the secure obtaining of the lists from the various entities and will respond appropriately depending on the requirements of the reference entity.
5.1.3 Registered Reference Entity
This refers to the entity that provides information against which the identification of the vehicle must be checked. In this instance it will be the provision of vehicles registered to travel in the lane. If vehicles are identified that do not comply with the list then the ETA will be informed of the instance via email and would then have the opportunity to deal with the event as they see fit.
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SAPS, eNATIS, etc. could also be part of this category and would be handled in a similar manner. Vehicles identified on their lists would typically be stolen or wanted vehicles and would subsequently result in notification being sent to required destinations depending on rules that may be specified.
5.1.4 Reporting
Realtime reporting is possible via a web interface that will provide a dashboard of information that must be agreed and specified in consultation with the ETA. Standard reports can also be extracted from the Database with a reasonable amount of flexibility. It would then be possible to send the information on a traffic fine direct to a cell phone or allow searching of outstanding traffic fines using a cell phone or web site. Payment of an outstanding fine via a web site or cell phone is certainly possible.
5.1.5 Financial Model
The financial model for this is based on a per transaction fee and a pre-paid service is being offered. The pricing model consists of a flat rate per month as well as a rate per transaction for normal assessment as well as for violation processing.
5.1.6 Transaction fee
Two rates would apply, every transaction would be levied at a low rate of cents per transaction and each violation would then be handled at a premium rate due to the increase traffic as well as storage requirements.
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6 Implementation Schedule
The substantial experience developed from installing systems locally in South Africa and internationally will prove extremely beneficial during install of the proposed solution. Key to the successful installation and faultless operation is the initial design, based on a complete TCP/IP backbone, consisting of ADSL, wireless links and GSM connectivity. The connectivity allows any camera to connect to any computer, ensuring maximum uptime. The ability to obtain feedback from the equipment in the field in real time, allowing proactive response to any issue ensures all challenges are resolved before they escalate.
A meeting will be arranged to discuss any modification to the system design, layout, identify the positions of the fixed cameras or if any of the options presented will be selected. A weekly meeting is requested for feedback on progress plus the ability to immediately identify any issues which might arise. Should any issue need to be addressed, all role players can be kept informed of the progress and decide on a suitable way forward. This is the ideal time for the operational staff to get involvement, so they understand the solution from an operational level. At each meeting additional reading material will be provided to the operational staff for study and prepare.
The systems will be pre-built before being installed, with substantial tests to limit any on site issues. This is the ideal time for the operational staff to get hands on involvement, so they understand the solution from a board level. The first items to be installed consist of the loop cutting (2M x 1M x 35 mm deep), pole mounting (4 bolts, 2 poles per site), rack (bolted to the site, 1 per site) and cable conducting (metal) – attached every meter (5 M from the rack to the camera – on both sides). Once these are in, the PC’s (2), cameras (4), UPS, air conditioner, loop detectors (4), bandit alarm, terminal blocks, HUB, modem, mouse, keyboard, monitor, switch and other items can be installed and connected. With three teams each site will be installed and operational within 2 days.
Once the systems are installed, extensive tests begin. As these are all done from the control room this is the ideal opportunity to continue the on the job training of the personal who will operate the system. Each stage of the process will be extensively tested: from loop detection, multiple image capture, OCR, transfer of the data (plate, lane, date, time, etc.),
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loading users and those plates where an alarm should be generated. Tests will be performed using dedicated vehicles travelling at specific speeds to ensure the entire system is fully operational, including the measured distance between sites.
The time critical nature of the project requires total commitment from a dedicated solution provider who has substantial local experience in providing this solution.
A project charter document will be drafted with clear agreement of the deliverables at the commencement of the project that will be signed to confirm the understanding of what is included, excluded, concerns, risks, etc. This will allow for a structured approach to any scope changes.
The progress review meetings will be minuted by the Project Manager. The meetings will be chaired by the Project Manager and attendance to these meetings by the designated Municipality representative is required. The project may be delayed, without penalty, if the required parties are not in attendance.
A formal Change Control process will be included should any deviations be requested from the original scope be necessary to provide opportunity for the impact on the project to be identified, motivated and agreed. This approval will be provided by the Municipality, the primary contractor and the Project Manager in a formalized signed change Request Form that will be supplied at the commencement of the project.
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Contract No. IT 1842Supply, Installation & Commissioning of: Automatic Number Plate Recognition System for Lane Violation Enforcement & Speed Violation Detection through Average Speed Correlation ID Project Name Owner Days Start End 29-Oct 2-Nov 5-Nov 9-Nov 12-Nov 16-Nov 19-Nov 23-Nov 26-Nov 30-Nov 3-Dec 10-Dec 1.0 Contract No. IT 1842Supply, Installation & Commissioning of: Automatic Number Plate RecognitionASD System for Lane Violation28 Enforcement9-Jul & Speed6-Aug ViolationMon DetectionFri throughMon Average SpeedFri CorrelationMon Frid Mon Fri Mon Frid Mon Mon
2.0 Scope Definition Phase ASD 3 29-Oct 1-Nov 2.01 Receive order ASD 1 4-Nov 5-Nov 2.01 Meet to discuss project plan ASD / ETA 1 4-Nov 5-Nov 2.01 Determine any modifications to plan ASD / ETA 2 4-Nov 6-Nov 2.01 Decide on the OPTIONS presented ETA 10 4-Nov 14-Nov 2.01 Decide on daily meeting time ASD / ETA 1 2-Nov 3-Nov 2.01 Decide on weekly Full Briefing meeting day and time ASD / ETA 1 2-Nov 3-Nov
3.0 Equipment ASD 22 29-Oct 20-Nov 3.01 Once tender awarded, E-mail & phone suppliers to reserve items ASD 3 1-Nov 4-Nov 3.02 Confirm orders and deliver dates ASD 3 5-Nov 8-Nov 3.03 Swtich to alternative souces if delivery problems ASD 8 10-Nov 18-Nov 3.04 Moitor the status of the equipment ASD 2 10-Nov 12-Nov 3.05 EQUIPMENT DELIVERY 23rd ETA 6 19-Nov 25-Nov
4.0 Required Software Development ASD 10-Nov 10-Nov 4.01 Define software selection criteria ASD 7 10-Nov 17-Nov 4.02 Develop software selection questionnaire ASD 7 17-Nov 24-Nov 4.03 Develop Statement of Work ASD 10 20-Nov 30-Nov 4.04 Evaluate proposal ETA 10 1-Dec 11-Dec 4.05 Select Software Required ETA 10 1-Dec 11-Dec
5.0 Public Transport Vehicle Enrolment ETA 29-Oct 29-Oct 5.01 Determine which vehicles are allowed to use the lanes ETA 1 4-Nov 5-Nov 5.02 Determine confirmation criteria ETA 7 4-Nov 11-Nov 5.03 Set up numerus means where by vehicles can be enrolled ETA 8 14-Nov 22-Nov 5.04 Enrol via SMS ASD 22-Nov 22-Nov 5.05 Enrol via E-Mail ASD 22-Nov 22-Nov 5.06 Enrol via Web Sitw ASD 22-Nov 22-Nov 5.07 Enrol via Phone ASD 22-Nov 22-Nov 5.08 Enrol via Hand Held unit ASD 22-Nov 22-Nov
6.0 Build Components ASD 7 23-Nov 30-Nov 6.01 Check PC is operational ASD 5 22-Nov 27-Nov 6.02 Install IO card ASD 5 22-Nov 27-Nov 6.03 Install SEEWAY Software ASD 5 22-Nov 27-Nov
6.04 Install Ethernet HSDPA/3G/EDGE/GPRS WAN Router LIS.HSDPA-220P Duxbury ASD 5 22-Nov 27-Nov 6.05 Test Comms on all 6 PC's ASD 5 22-Nov 27-Nov 6.06 Connect 8 PORT 1G switch with Power over Ethernet. 4-PoE ports ASD 5 22-Nov 27-Nov 6.07 Set PC's IP address ASD 5 22-Nov 27-Nov 6.08 Remove WAN router ASD 5 22-Nov 27-Nov 6.09 Test Comms on all 6 PC's ASD 5 22-Nov 27-Nov 6.10 Connect Cameras ASD 5 22-Nov 27-Nov 6.11 Test image capture ASD 5 22-Nov 27-Nov 6.12 Check recognition ASD 5 22-Nov 27-Nov 6.13 Confirm LPR data sent via network ASD 5 22-Nov 27-Nov 6.14 Confirm LPR images sent via network to ETA ASD 5 22-Nov 27-Nov 6.15 Confirm automatic shutdown and reboot ASD 5 22-Nov 27-Nov
7.0 Site Install ASD 28 9-Aug 6-Sep 7.01 Meet with ETA to identify stakeholders involved in placement All 9 4-Nov 13-Nov 7.02 Invite required stakeholders to meeting ETA 2 4-Nov 6-Nov 7.03 Meet with required stakeholders to confirm placement All 2 14-Nov 16-Nov 7.04 Obtain permission from required stakeholders work on site ETA 5 26-Nov 1-Dec 7.05 Install electricty on site ETA 5 26-Nov 1-Dec 7.06 Obtain written clearance from Municipality for cutting loops ASD 5 26-Nov 1-Dec 7.07 Loop cutting Churchills 5 26-Nov 1-Dec
8.0 Trouble Shooting ASD 28 9-Aug 6-Sep 8.01 Meet with ETA to identify stakeholders involved in placement All 9 4-Nov 13-Nov 8.02 Invite required stakeholders to meeting ETA 2 4-Nov 6-Nov 8.03 Meet with required stakeholders to confirm placement All 2 14-Nov 16-Nov
9.0 Control Room Install ETA 3 26-Nov 29-Nov 9.01 Which computer will be used for the servers? ETA 2 26-Nov 28-Nov 9.02 Where will the computers be installed ETA 2 26-Nov 28-Nov
10.0 On Site Tests ASD 2 26-Nov 28-Nov 10.01 LPR BW image capture for Site 1 - 6 ASD 2 26-Nov 28-Nov 10.02 LPR Colour image capture for Site 1 - 6 ASD 2 26-Nov 28-Nov
10.12 LPR BW image recognition for Site 1 - 6 ASD 2 26-Nov 28-Nov 0.10 LPR Colour image recognition for Site 1 - 6 ASD 2 26-Nov 28-Nov
0.20 LPR BW image recognition for Site 1 - 6 (NIGHT) ASD 2 26-Nov 28-Nov 1.3.1 LPR Colour image recognition for Site 1 - 6 (NIGHT) ASD 2 26-Nov 28-Nov
1.3.1 LPR BW image stored for Site 1 - 6 ASD 2 26-Nov 28-Nov 1.3.1 LPR Colour image sored for Site 1 - 6 ASD 2 26-Nov 28-Nov
11.0 Control Room Tests ASD 2 27-Nov 29-Nov 11.01 LPR BW image data transfer for Site 1 - 6 ASD 2 27-Nov 29-Nov 11.02 LPR Colour image data transfer for Site 1 - 6 ASD 2 27-Nov 29-Nov
11.03 LPR BW image transfer for Site 1 - 6 ASD 2 27-Nov 29-Nov 0.01 LPR Colour image transfer for Site 1 - 6 ASD 2 27-Nov 29-Nov
1.3.1 LPR BW data ALARM for Site 1 - 6 (NIGHT) ASD 2 27-Nov 29-Nov 1.3.1 LPR Colour data ALARM for Site 1 - 6 (NIGHT) ASD 2 27-Nov 29-Nov
1.3.1 Determination of the distance between all East Bound sites ETA 2 27-Nov 29-Nov 1.3.1 Determination of the distance between all West Bound sites ETA 2 27-Nov 29-Nov 1.3.1 LPR BW ASD ALARM for Site 1 - 6 ASD 2 27-Nov 29-Nov 1.3.1 LPR Colour ASD ALARM for Site 1 - 6 ASD 2 27-Nov 29-Nov
12.0 Hand Over Tests ASD 4 29-Nov 3-Dec 12.1 Number plate recognition at low speed ASD 1 29-Nov 30-Nov 12.2 Number plate recognition at medium speed ASD 1 29-Nov 30-Nov 12.3 Number plate recognition at high speed ASD 1 29-Nov 30-Nov 12.4 Number plate recognition at night ASD 1 29-Nov 30-Nov 12.5 Speed Violation Detection ASD 1 29-Nov 30-Nov 12.6 Automatic detection of unauthorised vehicles ASD 1 29-Nov 30-Nov 12.7 Automatic detection of black listed vehicles ASD 1 29-Nov 30-Nov 12.8 Automatic alarm on detection of stolen vehicles ASD 1 29-Nov 30-Nov 12.9 Colour Photographioc Evidence ASD 1 29-Nov 30-Nov 13.0 Link to selected Databases ASD 1-Mar 1-Mar 13.1 Traffic Engineering Data Acquisition ASD 1 29-Nov 30-Nov
13.0 Training ETA 14 22-Nov 6-Dec 13.1 Develop suitable selection criteria ETA 2 22-Nov 24-Nov 13.2 Identify 4 people from ETA / Durban Metro ETA 1 22-Nov 23-Nov
14.0 Spare Parts ETA 11 22-Nov 3-Dec 14.1 Recommended Spare Parts be be confirmed ETA 1 22-Nov 23-Nov 14.2 Orders of Spares ASD 2 22-Nov 24-Nov
15.0 Support ETA 8 26-Nov 4-Dec 15.1 Develop suitable selection criteria ETA 2 26-Nov 28-Nov 15.2 Identify 4 people from ETA / Durban Metro ETA 2 26-Nov 28-Nov 15.3 Operations Manual ETA 2 26-Nov 28-Nov 15.4 Mainteneance Manual ETA 2 26-Nov 28-Nov
16.0 Repair Procedure ETA 4 26-Nov 30-Nov 16.1 Develop suitable selection criteria ETA 2 26-Nov 28-Nov 16.2 Identify 4 people from ETA / Durban Metro ETA 2 26-Nov 28-Nov Figure 6-3839 Sample ASD Project Plan
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7 Financial Considerations
The offer to the municipality is the provision of 2 fixed position cameras with one dummy site installed and maintained for a period of 3 years. A mobile digital laser triggered camera is also included which can be used at designated positions and must be operated for the defined 5 hours per day. It is recommended that this camera be deployed during periods during the day when the traffic volumes are at their highest to provide for viable return on investment. These periods must be agreed at the commencement of the project.
Additionally, the services requested are being offered and they include the assessment of the recorded violations, the issuing of fines and subsequent summonses and warrants, if required.
The price offered for the provision of the technology and services is R108.11 (One hundred and eight Rand and eleven cents) excl VAT per paid fine.
7.1 Terms and Conditions
If for any reason the order is delayed, the project will be delayed for an unknown amount of time, not limited to the time the order was delayed.
Standard T’s and C’s are available on request.
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8 Company Profile
8.1 Brainwave Projects cc
Brainwave Projects cc formed in August 2005. The company consists of three members of whom one is female and two male. The majority share belongs to the female member Albertha Lynn Bastiaan-West who owns 51% of the Closed Corporation. Currently Brainwave Projects is providing a service in the Witzenberg Area Trading as Witzenberg Vehicle Testing Station and Witzenberg Stationers under the management of two of the CC’s members, Kevin and Albertha West.
8.2 Background of Members:
8.2.1 Albertha Lynn Bastiaan-West
Albertha Lynn Bastiaan-West has a Diploma in Public Relations. She started her career in 1994 at BP Head Office, Cape Town. Where she worked in the Personal, Distribution, Engineering and Health Safety and Environment Departments.
She then moved on to start working at the Ceres Municipality Traffic Department, where she started off as a Clerk: Motor Registration successfully completing a Natis course in Motor Registration. Soon she moved up and became the Supervisor Motor Registration, Driver’s Licenses, Roadworthy and Traffic Offences after successfully completing a Natis Driver’s License and TCS (Total Computer Services) Supervisor courses. She was in charge of all the cashiers and was liaison between the public and the Ceres Municipality. She assisted the Manager Traffic Services closely with all the various monthly reports presented to council within the Traffic Department. She worked closely with the Treasury Department overseeing all cash-up, payments to SABS and Provincial Administration.
She became Senior Supervisor of all the above mentioned sections and all clerks and cashiers in the various sections reported to her. In 2000 she started a traffic offence office which she managed alone until 2002. Various systems and manuals where drawn up by her which are still being used today for Traffic Offences, Roadworthy, Motor Registration and Drivers Licenses within the Traffic Department.
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In 2002 Tellumat now Syntell was appointed for Speed Camera violations and appointed a clerk who helped her. She successfully completed the following courses before managing the joint venture between Witzenberg Municipality and Tellumat. • Triffiphot-S Speed Violation Camera Operation – Theory; Operation & Road Traffic Act. S58 & S59 of Act 93 of 1996 • Authority Retrieval System (ARS).
She managed the back-office having the following duties: • Creating files on Natis from the ARS system for camera offences • Confirming Offences • Creating files on TCS from Natis for camera offences • Overseeing printing of Section 341 Notices • Overseeing Payments on TCS • Printing Court Rolls • Authorizing Summonses for non payments • Overseeing printing of Summonses • Overseeing capturing of Representations • Overseeing printing of Representations • Authorizing Warrant of Arrests • Printing Warrant of Arrests • Liason between Witzenberg Municipality and Provincial Traffic • Liason between Witzenberg Municipality and Sheriff of the Court • Safekeeping of all Control Documents • Safekeeping of all negatives of Offences in safe for court purposes • Printing of Monthly Reports • Printing of Arrive Alive Reports for Stats • Printing of Tellumat Monthly Fees • Importing of Easypay Payments Received • Liason between Witzenberg Municipality and Easypay • Liason between Witzenberg Municipality and TCS • Liason between Witzenberg Municipality and Ceres Court, Wolseley Court and Tulbagh Court • Attendee at all the Justice Meetings in Greater Witzenberg Area
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• Liason between Witzenberg Municipality and all Offenders/Public • Liason between Witzenberg Municipality and Tellumat (now Syntell) • Liason between Witzneberg Municipality and Provincial Administration • Handling of staff’s leave • Handling of all Motor Registration, Driver’s Licenses, Roadworthy and Traffic Offence Meetings with clerks/cashiers. • Constant training within the Traffic Department of all sections
In 2003 she received a Certificate from Syntell in recognition of Continuous Dedication and diligence in ensuring the success of the Joint Venture Partnership and maintaining the highest payment success rate of 70% in the Western Cape. Albertha maintained this payment rate until she left the Traffic Department in October 2005.
She started working for herself by helping farmers and the community with Registrations and Licensing of their vehicles, Changing of Registration numbers, Applying for Special Registration Numbers, Advice on any topic of services within the Traffic Department. This service is still being performed today with a platform of stable clients.
On 3 July 2006 she opened a Grade A, Private Roadworthy Vehicle Testing Station together with Kevin and Brian the other members of the CC. The Testing Station started out with 96 vehicles a month including Motorbikes, Caravans, Trailers, Cars, Trucks, Tractors ect. The Station currently handles 220 vehicles per month and when it opened was the first Private Vehicle Testing Stations linked to E-Natis.
The Station is SABS approved a member of NVTA(National Vehicle Testing Association) and RMI (Retail Motor Industry). The Testing Stations clients are broader than Witzenberg Area and because of excellent services advertised by word of month our furthest client is Louw Transport in Pretoria that is a Transport Company owning 150 Trucks.
Albertha is the Management Representative at the Station and has sound knowledge of the Road Traffic Act. The company has responsibility for: • Overseeing Examiners of Vehicles works according to SABS and Road Traffic Act Legislation. • Overseeing Pitt Assistant
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• Detecting Fraud within the Testing Station • Liason between SABS and Testing Station’ • Liason between Premier’s Office and Testing Station • Doing regular quality checks of equipment at Testing Station • Handling all Payment and Cash-up’s • General Bookkeeping • Quotations • Invoicing • Payroll • Payments • Liason between Traffic Department and Testing Station • Liason between Provincial Administration and Testing Station
In November 2006 she started a new venture together with Kevin and Brian the other members of the CC. Witzenberg Stationers was opened; it started small and grew bigger sooner than expected. The aim of the Stationery business was to supply Stationery to schools only. It grew so fast and has the following clients: • Witzenberg Municipality • Ceres Fruit Juices • Du Toit Farming • Primary Schools in Ceres, Wolseley, Tulbagh, PA Hamlet, Bella Vista, Nduli and Op die Berg • High Schools (above mentioned areas) • Small businesses (above mentioned areas) • And since October 2007 we are open to the public.
8.2.2 Kevin Roland West
Kevin West completed his studies at the University of the Western Cape in 1989. He then worked as a sales rep for a local IT company until 1992.
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In 1997 he was promoted to Grade 2 Correctional Officer working in Logistics with the following duties: • All prison orders • Prison Inventory • Stock Control • Payments • All Tenders Advertised
In 2000 he was promoted to a Grade 1 Correctional Officer as Head Logistics with the following duties: • Overseeing all prison orders • Overseeing Prison Inventory • Overseeing Stock Control • Authorizing Payments made and received • Authorizing all Tenders to be Advertised • Managing 3 Logistic Clerks • Attending all Logistic Meetings • Auditing stock and expenses with Provincial Auditors
This position he held until August 2006 when he resigned.
On 3 July 2006 he opened a Grade A, Private Roadworthy Vehicle Testing Station together with Albertha and Brian the other members of the CC.
The Testing Station started out with 96 vehicles a month including Motorbikes, Caravans, Trailers, Cars, Trucks, Tractors ect. The Station currently handles 220 vehicles per month and when it opened was the first Private Vehicle Testing Stations linked to E-Natis.
The Station is SABS approved a member of NVTA(National Vehicle Testing Association) and RMI (Retail Motor Industry). The Testing Stations clients are broader than Witzenberg Area and because of excellent services advertised by word of month our furthest client is Louw Transport in Pretoria that is a Transport Company owning 150 Trucks.
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Kevin is the Manager at the Testing Station and deals with all the customers directly. He handles the following: • Payments • Accounts • Customer complaints • Leave applications • Stock control • Checking equipment • Marketing of Testing Station • Marketing of Witzenberg Stationers • Accounts • Authorization of payments
In November 2006 he started a new venture together with Albertha and Brian the other members of the CC. Witzenberg Stationers was opened; it started small and grew bigger sooner than expected. The aim of the Stationery business was to supply Stationery to schools only. It grew so fast and has the following clients: • Witzenberg Municipality • Ceres Fruit Juices • Du Toit Farming • Primary Schools in Ceres, Wolseley, Tulbagh, PA Hamlet, Bella Vista, Nduli and Op die Berg • High Schools (above mentioned areas) • Small businesses (above mentioned areas) And since October 2007 we are open to the public
Kevin is currently training to be a Senior Examiner of Vehicles and will be completing the course in April 2008.
Kevin worked at the Prison which makes a Peace Officer who is liable to serve control documents and has applied to be sworn in again by the Magistrate at Ceres Court.
Kevin started his own business as Sheriff of the Court and will therefore be rendering that type of service, contributing to the new venture at hand.
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8.2.3 Albert Brian Bastiaan
Brian is a qualified Electrician. He has 40 years experience in the Electrical Contracting Business of which 20 years in the photovoltaic field (solar electricity). Brian in sole owner and Director of Mountaiview Solar Electrical Products & Services Pty Ltd. He has been the preffered contractor and supplier of materials for Solar Electrical Installations to Eskom and Roshcon for the last ten years.
The following contracts were the largest contracts successfully completed by Mountainview Solar Electrical Products & Services Pty Ltd in the Solar Electricity Field: • 1999 – European Union funded Solar Electrification of Rural Schools – R20 million • 2003 – Integrated National Electrification Programme funded by the Department of Minerals and Engergy, Solar Electrification of Rural Schools –R68 million.
Brian has been involved in training many artisans and the successful setting up of two major PDI contractors in the Solar Electrical Field.
Brian then assisted Kevin and Albertha in opening Witzenberg Vehicle Testing Station and Witzenberg Stationers two successful business in Ceres.
Brian in currently involved in Solar Electrification of Rural Clinics in the Eastern Cape Province in consultation capacity (to Contractors).
Brian is seen as a big asset to the project at hand and will ensure the best service is given at all times since he has the experience of working on big contracts that has been completed successfully.
8.2.4 Clerks Traffic Offences
We have two trained clerks in our service who will be working in the Back Office and have the following training: • TCS – Full Understanding • E-Natis – Full Understanding • ARS – Full Understanding • Eaypay – Full Understanding
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• MS Office – Full Understanding • Internet & Email – Full Understanding • Timeframes for Notices, Summonses and Warrants of Arrest • Good knowledge of the Road Traffic Act • Good Communication Skills • Bilingual • The ability to maintain good payment rates • Grade 12 qualification • Both residing in the Witzenberg Area
Our business is situated within the boundaries of the Western Cape in the Witzenberg Area (Ceres). We have offices available for the running of the Back Office duties and the verification of Traffic Offences at no extra cost to the Witzenberg Municipality.
8.3 Social Investment
8.3.1 Jobs created
Over the duration of the contract a number of jobs could be created in the following positions:- • Maintenance/Technician
• Customer care centres, violation viewing desk
• Data capturers
• IT and Software support
• Summons servers
• Call centre
• Procurement
• Finance
• Human resources
• Secretarial
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• Management
8.3.2 Use of affirmative business enterprises
It is our policy to support and advance affirmative business enterprises.
8.3.3 Investment in the community
We will involve will involve the community in all areas of development. Members of the community will be fully consulted about the project being implemented and comments will be requested from the community by means of notices in the local news paper.
The community will be expected to make input in all stages of the implementation. Workshops will be conducted to bring awareness about traffic safety.
8.4 Companies contributing
8.4.1 i-Cube
With over 78 sites in South Africa, the I-Cube LPR system is the leading software solution. I-Cube was the first company in Africa to implement real time (sub second), high speed (over 175 KM /H), multi-lane LPR solution in a free flow environment, incorporating average speed determination (on an average 35 000 vehicles a day).
8.4.1.1 Barry Fryer Dudley Barry, the CEO of i-Cube is a committee member of the KZN Computer Society of South Africa.
Presentations: Neural networks to enhance safety in local authorities: automatic identification, tracking and alarm at TECHNOLOGY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT RAISING LEVELS OF SERVICES DELIVERY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY 20-21 JUNE 2006 – MIDRAND
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Education: MBA at the University of Natal, speciality: IT Information Management & E- Commerce. The MBA dissertation, Casino Exclusion Technique Exploration - Framework Development, examines the possible solutions to excluding problem gamblers from SA casinos.
University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, Republic of South Africa – M.S. thesis (Cum Laude) in Microbiology (April 1999). Thesis Title: “Application of Image Analysis in Microecophysiology Research: Methodology Development.”
8.4.1.2 Dr. M. F. MITCHELL, Key Professional Experience Dr Malcolm Mitchell had a distinguished career in civil engineering and public administration spanning over 40 years before he retired as Deputy Director-General at the South African National Department of Transport in 1998. His Doctoral dissertation in Transportation Engineering related to a strategy for developing a road network in Southern Africa and extensively dealt with institutional and financing aspects of road administration, including road charging/pricing and fund allocation procedures. His thesis for the Master’s Degree in Public Administration related to the development and management of a toll road system for South Africa.
He has had over 70 papers published, received the SAICE Transport Division Award for outstanding services to the Transportation Engineering Profession (1994) and served on both the S A Roads Board and the Board of Control of the S A Rail Commuter Corporation. He was the first Chairman of the South African Committee of Land Transport Authorities, and the “Roads Function” Committee, a Treasury body responsible for managing the allocation of all roads funds in South Africa, as well as many other government and professional committees. He was also an external examiner at several universities, the President of the Chartered Institute of Transport in Southern Africa and a Senior Fellow and Council Member of the South African Institution of Civil Engineers.
Key areas of experience include: • Road Management and Toll Roads
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• Quality Control of Road Construction • Transport Policy Formulation and Implementation • Civil Engineering Contract Documentation and Dispute Adjudication • Road Design and Supervision of Road Construction and Contracts • Geotechnical and Pavement Engineering • Road Financing, Project Programming and Strategic Planning for Transport • Urban Transport Planning and Management
Education and Qualifications • B.Sc.Eng. (Civil): University of Natal, 1956; Won Certificates of Merit for various individual courses; Awarded status of “Scholar of University of Natal” Won final year civil engineering design thesis prize • B.Admin (Hons): University of South Africa, 1986. • M.Admin (Public Admin): University of South Africa, 1989; Distinction level passes in Advanced Public Financial Management and Advanced Public Policy Making. Dissertation : Administration of Toll Roads in South Africa with Special Reference to Policy Making, Organisation, Financing and Control • D.Eng (Transportation): University of Pretoria, 1991; Dissertation : Contributions to Establishing an Appropriate Road System for Southern Africa
Some Professional Affiliations, during career. President, Chartered Institute of Transport in South Africa Member (and often acting Chairman) South African Roads Board South African representative on World Road Association (PIARC) Permanent International Commission Member of the Executive Committee of World Road Association Chairman South African Civil Engineering Advisory Council Member of Council, and Executive Committee Member, South African Institution of Civil Engineers Member of Civil Engineering Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) comprising SAICE, SAFCEC and SAACE representatives South African Representative on SATCC Committees Chairman South African National Committee on Tunnelling
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Member of Board of Directors of South African Rail Commuter Corporation Chairman : Committee of Land Transport Officials and Committee of State Road Authorities Deputy Chairman, National Road Safety Council Chairman : Annual Transportation Convention Organising Committee Chairman : Transportation Division, South African Institution of Civil Engineers Member : CSIR Transportation Division, Research Steering Committees Member : Various Metropolitan Transport Advisory Boards Currently Member : Engineering Council for South Africa, Professional Advisory Committee for Civil Engineering
8.4.2 BIAMIC ICT Solutions (Pty) Ltd
BIAMIC ICT Solutions (Pty) Ltd provides business solutions and services that innovatively provide business benefit and value in enhancing profitability and / or productivity for our clients. BIAMIC strives to assist clients obtain appropriate solutions to their business challenges in various areas of industry and commerce.
There are many companies out in the market place that are primarily concerned about selling the proverbial widgets to meet their own budgets and are not necessarily concerned about the real needs of their clients. BIAMIC strives to not only understand the needs expressed, but to actually ensure that these needs are met and that the benefit expected are realized. This is accomplished directly or through the established collaborative network that is developing at this time.
No one company can be all things to all people, but BIAMIC attempts to ensure that the experts are available to address the specific areas of need. An underlying philosophy is considered in the development of all of the solutions provided.
Business performance improvement is an objective of most organizations and this is our primary concern … the solutions and services offered are focused primarily on enhancing productivity and profitability. The solutions cover a great number of industries as well as technologies, skills and products.
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BIAMIC ICT Solutions (Pty) Ltd provides consulting, project management, business solutions and services with skills developed since the late 1970s in Telecommunications, IT services, Project Management and Consulting both nationally and internationally. These offerings are provided directly as well as through a collaborative network of skilled individuals and companies that have the specific skills required to address the identified requirements.
BIAMIC is a privately owned company.
8.4.3 Average Speed Determination (Pty) Ltd
Average Speed Determination (Pty) Ltd is a privately owned company that provides services to provide traffic authorities and their agencies with information relating to speed violations between geographically separated locations. The normal traffic cameras are used to ascertain instantaneous speed at these locations. This has a result of changing driver behaviour at the location of the camera and the surrounding few hundred metres. Knowing that speed is monitored over a larger distance is more of a deterrent to speeding since there is no way to avoid being identified.
The services provided are as an additional offering to the municipality and are not costed into the offering at this time.
8.5 Local content
Permanent Cameras Equipment and accessories proposed:- • RedSpeed, is over 70% locally designed and manufactured.
Portable Camera Equipment proposed:- • Micro DigiCam, is over 20% locally designed and manufactured.
Backoffice software:- • Twenty21 software is locally designed and maintained locally. • Collect software is locally designed and maintained locally.
8.5.1 Use of SMMEs
It is our policy to support, promote and work with SMME companies.
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9 Definitions, acronyms and abbreviations
AGC - Automatic Gain Control - A circuit for automatically controlling amplifier gain in order to maintain a constant output voltage with a varying input voltage within a predetermined range of input-to-output variation Aperture - In television optics, it is the effective diameter of the lens that controls the amount of light reaching the photoconductive or photoemitting image pickup sensor. Aspect Ratio - The ratio of width to height for the frame of the televised picture 4:3 for standard systems, 5:4 for 1K x 1K, and 16:9 for HDTV Automatic Brightness Control - In display devices, the self-acting mechanism which controls brightness of the device as a function of ambient light. Automatic Gain Control - A process by which gain is automatically adjusted as a function of input or other specified parameter. Automatic Iris Lens - A lens that automatically adjusts the amount of light reaching the imager. Automatic Light Control -The process by which the illumination incident upon the face of a pickup device is automatically adjusted as a function of scene brightness Bandwidth - The number of cycles per second (Hertz) expressing the difference between the lower and upper limiting frequencies of a frequency band; also, the width of a band of frequencies Blooming - The defocusing of regions of the picture where the brightness is at an excessive level, due to enlargement of spot size and halation of the fluorescent screen of the cathode-ray picture tube. In a camera, sensor element saturation and excess which causes widening of the spatial representation of a spot light source. Brightness - The attribute of visual perception in accordance with which an area appear to emit more of less light. (Luminance is the recommended name for the photo-electric quantity which has also been called brightness.) CCD - See Charge Coupled Device C Mount - A television camera lens mount of the 16 mm format, 1 inch in diameter with 32 threads per inch. CCTV - Common abbreviation for Closed-Circuit Television Charge-Coupled Device CCD - For imaging devices, a self-scanning semiconductor array that utilizes MOS technology, surface storage, and information transfer by shift register techniques. Contrast - The range of light to dark values in a picture or the ratio between the maximum and minimum brightness values. Contrast Range - The ratio between the whitest and blackest portions of television image DDE – Dynamic Data Exchange Depth of Field - The in-focus range of a lens or optical system. It is measured from the distance behind an object to the distance in front of the object when the viewing lens shows the object to be in focus. Depth of Focus -The range of sensor-to-lens distance for which the image formed by the lens is clearly focused. DLL – Dynamic Linked Library EPS - Edge pre-select Fiber Optics - Also called optical fibers or optical fiber bundles. An assemblage of transparent glass fibers all bundled together parallel to one another. The length of each fiber is much greater than its diameter. This bundle of fibers has the ability to transmit a picture from one of its surfaces to the other around curves and into otherwise inaccessible places with an extremely low loss of definition and light, by a process of total reflection. Field - One of the two equal but vertically separated parts into which a television frame is divided in an interlaced system of scanning. A period of 1/60 second separates each field start time. Field of View - The maximum angle of view that can be seen through a lens or optical instrument. Focal Length - Of a lens, the distance from the focal point to the principal point of the lens Focal Plane - A plane (through the focal point) at right angles to the principal point of the lens Brainwave Projects Confidential Page 72 Printed 7/21/2018 Witzenburg Municipality - Tender No: 8/2/5/18
Focal Point - The point at which a lens or mirror will focus parallel incident radiation. Gbps – Giga Bits per second HTS – Hi-Tech Solutions Iris - An adjustable aperture built into a camera lens to permit control of the amount of light passing through the lens. IO – Input output IP – Internet Protocol IR – Infra Red JPG – Joint Photographic Group Image Format LED – Light Emitting Diode Monitor - A unit of equipment that displays on the face of a picture tube the images detected and transmitted by a television camera. MSMQ – Microsoft Message Queue ND Filter - A filter that attenuates light evenly over the visible light spectrum. It reduces the light entering a lens, thus forcing the iris to open to its maximum. Patch Panel - A panel where circuits are terminated and facilities provided for interconnecting between circuits by means of jacks and plugs. PC – Windows based Personal Computer Pixel - Short for Picture Element A pixel is the smallest area of a television picture capable of being delineated by an electrical signal passed through the system of part thereof. The number of picture elements (pixels) in a complete picture, and their geometric characteristics of vertical height and horzontal width, provide information on the total amount of detail which the raster can display and on the sharpness of the detail, respectively. PWC - pulse width control RFID – Radio Frequency Identification Shutter - Ability to control the integration (of light) time to the sensor to less than 1/60 second; e.g: stop motion of moving traffic. Signal-to-Noise Ratio - The ratio between useful television signal and disturbing noise or snow Snow - Heavy random noise. Spike - A transient of short duration, comprising part of a pulse, during which the amplitude considerably exceeds the average amplitude of the pulse. TCP – Transmission Control Protocol TBL – Terminal Block Test Pattern - A chart especially prepared for checking overall performance of a television system. It contains various combinations of lines and geometric shapes. The camera is focused on the chart, and the pattern is viewed at the monitor for fidelity. VB – Visual Basic VDC – Voltage Direct Current Vertical Resolution - The number of horizontal lines that can be seen in the reproduced image of a television pattern VES – Vehicle Enforcement System Zoom - To enlarge or reduce, on a continuously variable basis, the size of a televised image primarily by varying lens focal length. Zoom Lens - An optical system of continuously variable focal length, the focal plane remaining in a fixed position.
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10 Supporting documentation
10.1Technology References
10.1.1 List of countries where the Micro Digicam is being used
• Spain • Australia • Switzerland • Canada • Italy • Taiwan • Brazil • Hong Kong • United Kingdom • Tunisia • Norway • South-Africa • France
10.1.2 List of Laser users in Southern Africa
• Botswana Police Services • Harrismith Provincial • Henties Bay Municipality • Krugersdorp T.L.C • Namibian Police • Kuruman Provincial • Walvis Bay Municipality • Stutterheim Mun • Swakopmund Municipality • Ladybrand Provincial • Ladysmith Municipality • Kroonstad Provincial • Metrorail Braamfontein • Margate • Bloemfontein Municipality • Mandini T.L.C • Kroonstad • Metrorail • Pudjitjaba • Mooi river • Sasolburg Prov • Modimolle • Sasolburg T.L.C • Nkonkobe • Zastron • Newcastle Protection • Germiston • Kwazulu Natal Traffic Training • Brakpan College • Boksburg • Orapa and Lethlakane Mines • Port Shpestone • Phalaborwa • Kwadukuza • Paulpietersburg • Kwasani • Utrecht • Richards Bay/Empangeni • Vryburg • Bethlehem Provincial • Provincial Authority Bloemfontein • Welkom Municipality • Zeerust • Welkom Provincial • Quakeni • Centurion • Sasol Secunda • Danhauser T.L.C • National Road Safety Council • Dundee Namibia • Goodwood • Mangaung Local Municipality • Prov Graaff-Reinett • Orapa Mines – Botswana • Pinetown • Kgatlopele Municipality • Durban Metro • Albert Lithuli Brainwave Projects Confidential Page 74 Printed 7/21/2018 Witzenburg Municipality - Tender No: 8/2/5/18
• Metrorail Durban • Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Namibia
10.1.3 List of Micro Digicam users in South Africa
• Bela Bela Municipality • Blaauwberg • Mosselbay Traffic • Oostenberg • Potchefstroom Municipality • Cape Town City Council • Emfuleni Traffic • Tygerberg • Govan Mbeki • Stellenbosch • Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Local • DOT Kwazulu Natal Municipality • George Municiplaity • Kwadukuza • Hopetown • Rustenburg Traffic • Kimberley • Welkom Municipality • Springbok • Piketburg • Tshwane • Beaufort West Municipality • Madibeng • Caledon • Emnambithi • Kungwini • Ezingolweni • Mangaung Local Municipality • Ceres • Jan Kemp Dorp • Mogale • Helderberg Traffic • Hibiscus Coast • South Peninsula
10.2REFERENCE SITES: Record of Similar Projects Completed
The development of LPR started in 1995 and first systems were installed internationally in 1996/7. The first systems were deployed in RSA in 1999 by HTSOL
The years experience in ANPR within SA by ASD is over 15 years.
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Figure 10-40 Trucks Speeding on the M4 toward the airport in KZN
Figure 10-41 M4 Durban Demo of ASD
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PMB to Durban – N3 from Ashburton to Camperdown by ASD
Full Name: John Schnell Company: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport Business: (033) 3558600 Business Fax: (033) 3558092 E-mail: [email protected] Web Page: http://www.kzntransport.gov.za
Figure 10-42 Ashburton on the N3
The 3 month demo went from the Ashburton off ramp (Bridge) on the N3 (above), past Camperdown off ramp (below) to Camperdown N3 (Old Road) bridge.
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Figure 10-43 Camperdown on the N3
The distance between the two points was 13.750 KM
Ashburton
Figure 10-44 Licence plate recognition linked to taxi route enforcement
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Figure 10-45 Licence Plate Recognition at a fixed site
Figure 10-46 Average Speed Determination created from 2 sites on the N3
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Figure 10-4710-48 Average Speed Determination showing a vehicle average speed of 111km/h
Figure 10-49 Average Speed Determination showing a vehicle average speed at 190km/h
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REFERENCE SITES:
Record of Projects Completed in SA
value of work for which the SUB- year Client Nature of works CONTRACTOR was completed directly responsible (excluding vat) 3 Lane LPR system for Baggage R180 000.00 2007 ACSA access control and logging at Oliver Tambo SPS Vehicle Monitoring R375 000.00 2006 Fourier LPR Software R67 000.00 2007 Systems:
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N4 Toll Rd R67 000.00 2006
N3 Toll Rd R67 000.00 2005 John Rupert Access Control R175 000.00 2002 SPOORNE 2 Lane LPR system for access R220 000.00 2004 T HEAD control and logging at OFFICE SPOORNET head office 6 site (multiple lanes per site) R1,2 million 2002 LPR for logging vehicles at JHB, AVIS DBN and Cape Town Airport’s and AVIS service areas. Digital Home Integration Services Access Control & Logging R75 000.00 2007 e 6 lane Weigh Bridge Monitoring R180 000.00 2006 FANG Access Control R105 000.00 2005 SEE Vehicle Logging R125 000.00 2005 Systems
This system is installed in the gates of a South African University. It is used for gate control and theft prevention. The license plate of the cars entering is recorded along with the driver face. This data is compared to the information at the exit and the guard can see that the person at the entrance to the University was different than the person driving the car out. The system also provides statistics and data logging, as well as an on-line surveillance of the gates.
After the installation of this system the number of thefts decreased sharply. A sample actual record of an attempted theft is shown in the following animation.
The SeeCarTrap system is based on SeeLane recognition system and has special modifications for a roadside mobile system. This system is used for catching cars in cases of warrant of arrest, unpaid fines or taxes and stolen cars. It deals with a database of up to 0.5 million entries. The stand-alone real-time system automatically recognizes the car plate number then searches a database. It sounds an alarm when a car has been detected in the 'black' list, and displays the vehicle and arrest information contained in the record. This revolutionary system simplifies the roadblock operation and thus helps to increase selective enforcement.
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The system is also connected to a large outdoor display that shows the car number, the car type, the reason for arrest and the name of the driver. This display can be seen by the police officer down the road. All the officer needs to do is wait for the siren, then stop the car and verify the arrest details, as seen in the film clip below.
The system is portable and installed in minutes by the police officer. It is installed in a battery powered lunch- box PC. It operates day and night on a free-flowing traffic at average speeds of 10-80 KMH. The system contains all the elements of a recognition system: hardware (frame grabber, optional IO Figure 10-50 Mobile camera at road block card, and a special camera/illumination unit optimized for this application) and software (SeeRoad application and a client application). The application includes a special software trigger option which reduces the need to place a detector on the road, making the system portable and easy to install.
This system is installed in a traffic police violations processing center in Pretoria, South Africa (in conjunction with Labat Traffic Solutions using the Startrap Intelligence violation data processing system). It is used to automate the process of handling the fine processing (a fast turnaround from film to fine). The application reads both the license plate off the frame - together with Figure 10-51 Violation at intersection violation information.
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A sample violation is shown in the following photo. The frame, read from the film, includes the view of the car, the vehicle plate, and the violation information - which includes the date, location and speed, and is attached in the upper-right corner.
The system performs both access-control, parking and traffic-flow management functions. It provides solutions for a congested University entrance and enforces an overall traffic policy in its gates and parking lots.
This system part of a toll road system in South Africa. The license plate is read and used as a key to fetch the vehicle information from the toll database. The information is compared to a swipe card which is used by the driver. This integrated system reduces fraud and increases the toll income.
Figure 10-5210-53 Licence Plate Recognition in use to veryify concession cards at Toll plaza
The toll system is based on a multi-lane (SeeLane) system which reads and verifies the plate data and sends a message to the toll control application. This application uses the recognition information to obtain the vehicle data, which is matched to the swipe card information. The results are displayed to the operator and also sent to the control room for further processing of the frauds, and long-term data logging.
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Figure 10-5410-55 Licence Plate Recognition at a local SA Toll Plaza
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Vehicle Control & theft Roadblock trapping Violations Film University Traffic prevention system Processing management (S.Africa) (S.Africa) (S.Africa) (Israel)
Border Control Parking System Office Access Toll station System (Singapore) system (S.Africa) (Hungary) (UK)
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Airport Parking Bus station control Average Speed C3 Access Control (USA) (Colombia) Violation (Israel) (Portugal)
Double Security University Security H andheld license plate Parking Management access Control Control data entry (Korea) (Israel) (Mexico) (USA)
Gated Community University Access Office Security Site Security (Israel) (Korea) (Israel) (Spain)
Gated Community
(USA) Casino Valet Parking Toll station Shopping Center (USA) (Colombia) (Australia)
Port Gates (16 lanes) Gated Community Shopping Center, 36 Airport security, 8 (Ghana) (Israel) lanes lanes (Chile) (Israel)
Shopping Center, 16 Toll Road, 54 lanes lanes (USA) (Hungary)
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10.3Back Office Fine Processes
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Important Facts • The payment record will be improved by our company by using the TRACKER device as determined clerks who will try their best to get each fine paid. • The payment record required is 30% , together with Witzenberg Municipality we want to increase the payment record to 75%. • The Tracker device can also be used to increase payments on your local Municipal fines issued by Traffic Officials. • The link between our office and the Traffic Department for TCS is very important. • Good working relations between our company and the Traffic Department is a necessity to make this Venture work 100%. • Dedicated Traffic Officials who are prepared to pull their weight will have to man the Mobile Camera and Tracker.
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