Hijjawi reveals: Cameras monitor you... traffic violations remotely and fines...

Hebron - Ofoq News - The Director of the Hebron Governorate Traffic Police, Colonel Nabil Hijazi, revealed strict monitoring measures to control traffic violations in the streets of the governorate, stressing that surveillance cameras have become an essential tool for monitoring violations and issuing violations against drivers, even in the absence of police officers from the sites of violations, in a step aimed at strengthening traffic discipline and reducing the chaos and congestion witnessed in some vital areas.

Hijazi warned drivers against thinking that the absence of a traffic policeman on the street means the possibility of committing violations without accountability, explaining that electronic monitoring systems monitor crossing red lights, double parking, parking in prohibited places, and obstructing traffic, and allow for issuing violations and sending notices to vehicle owners.

He stressed that the violation of crossing a red light may cost the driver about 120 Jordanian dinars, in addition to the possibility of withdrawing the driving license for a period of two or three months by a judicial decision, stressing that the violation is referred to the court and is not treated as an ordinary financial violation that can be paid directly at the bank.

Hegazy's statements came during an interview with journalist Riyad Khamis, as part of the program “Good Morning to You,” which is broadcast on Ma'an TV, Ma'an Radio Network, and Radio Al-Faba. He addressed citizens' complaints about traffic chaos, random parking, and private vehicles operating for a fee, in addition to the plans of the police and the competent authorities to regulate traffic in the Hebron Governorate.

Cameras monitor violators around the clock... and messages reach drivers

Hijazi explained that the Traffic Police relies on the control and monitoring room in the Hebron Municipality, where specialized officers follow the cameras around the clock, to monitor and document traffic violations and take legal measures against their perpetrators.

He pointed out that the cameras allow the detection of vehicles that exceed red lights, stop illegally, or obstruct traffic, without requiring the presence of a police patrol on the site at the moment of committing the violation.

He added that a driver who commits a traffic violation in one of the monitored locations may receive a message stating that the violation has been monitored, along with the completion of the related legal procedures.

He explained that the use of cameras does not eliminate the role of police officers and field patrols, but rather enhances their ability to monitor traffic movement and deal with violations in locations that witness frequent crowding.

He stressed that electronic monitoring contributes to reducing behaviors that disrupt traffic, especially double parking and parking on roundabouts or in prohibited places.

He stressed that the trend towards using technology to control traffic violations comes within the framework of developing police work mechanisms, expressing his hope to increase the number of cameras and expand the scope of electronic monitoring during the next stage.

Dora is on a date with a new control room... and electronic violations on the city streets

In a development related to the city of Dura, Hegazy announced the imminent operation and opening of a traffic control and monitoring room, which will allow monitoring the streets via cameras, monitoring violations, and taking the necessary legal measures against violating drivers.

He explained that the new room will contribute to strengthening traffic control within the city, especially in commercial areas and streets that witness frequent congestion and congestion.

He addressed the complaints received about traffic chaos on Bank Street and downtown Dura, stressing that the traffic police are constantly monitoring this area and are working to address random queuing that obstructs vehicle movement.

He said that the police are aware of the nature of the commercial area and the needs of citizens and merchants, but these considerations do not justify disrupting traffic or parking in violation of the law.

He pointed out that there is coordination with the Municipality of Dura and the Traffic Committee to find practical solutions, including organizing parking, loading and unloading, and searching for suitable parking lots for vehicles, in a way that achieves a balance between commercial activity and traffic flow.

He stressed that the police are taking legal measures against vehicles that stop randomly and cause road closures or obstruct the movement of citizens.

Private vehicles operating for hire.. Warning of legal and insurance risks

Regarding the issue of private vehicles that transport passengers for a fee, Hegazy warned citizens against using these vehicles, stressing that they are not legally designated for transporting passengers, and that insurance does not cover their passengers, according to what he explained during the interview.

He pointed out that this phenomenon exists in various governorates of the country, and has a noticeable spread in Hebron Governorate, including the city of Dura.

He explained that the Traffic Police follows up on these vehicles on a daily basis, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport and Communications and municipalities, and takes legal measures against their drivers, including seizing the violating vehicles according to the administrative seizure system.

He stressed that the danger of using private vehicles to transport passengers is not limited to violating the law, but rather extends to the risks that citizens may be exposed to, especially with regard to insurance coverage when accidents occur.

He called on citizens to rely on licensed public vehicles designated for transporting passengers, stressing that combating illegal transportation requires cooperation from citizens and not encouraging this phenomenon.

Tahrir Roundabout is under supervision.. daily violations for vehicles that obstruct traffic

Regarding complaints related to vehicles stopping at the Tahrir Roundabout in the city of Hebron, Hijazi confirmed that the area is subject to daily monitoring, and that cameras monitor vehicles that stop illegally and cause obstruction to traffic.

He explained that the control room in the Hebron Municipality follows up on violations in the vicinity of the roundabout, and violations are issued against drivers and notices are sent to them regarding the observed violations.

He pointed out that these procedures are carried out in parallel with the work of field patrols, ensuring continued supervision even at times when police officers are not directly present at the location.

He stressed that the aim of these measures is to maintain the flow of traffic and prevent roundabouts from being transformed into random parking lots for vehicles.

Parking crisis in Bab al-Zawiya...temporary arrangements awaiting the municipality's plan

Regarding the traffic chaos in the areas of Al-Saha Roundabout and Al-Manara Roundabout, and the accompanying complaints from citizens and merchants regarding public vehicle parking, Hegazy explained that the competent authorities had adopted arrangements to regulate parking, before objections and union interventions arose that required the search for temporary solutions.

He pointed out that temporary parking lots had been created for public vehicles, until the Hebron Municipality plan to rehabilitate and organize the city center was completed.

He revealed that the new municipal council requested a deadline to implement a project to organize streets, roundabouts, and parking lots in central Hebron, with the aim of addressing traffic problems and improving the movement of vehicles and pedestrians.

He stated that parking has been allocated for public vehicles in the Sur Fadl Abdeen area and the beginning of Widad Street, but some drivers are still stopping in the vicinity of the Health Roundabout and the Manara Roundabout, or between the two roundabouts, contrary to instructions.

He stressed that the alternative parking lots are only about 50 meters away from the roundabouts, stressing the need for drivers to adhere to them and not stop randomly to load passengers.

He warned that repeating the violation of parking in undesignated locations may lead to the vehicle being impounded and its operating license referred to the Ministry of Transport and Communications to take the necessary measures.

120 dinars for jumping a red light...and withdrawing the license by court decision

In a clarification regarding the penalties resulting from crossing red traffic lights, Hegazy stressed that this violation falls within the violations that require appearing before the court, and it is not sufficient to simply pay its value directly into the bank.

He explained that the value of the violation, according to custom, is about 120 Jordanian dinars, noting that the judge may decide to withdraw the driving license for a period of two or three months, according to his judicial discretion.

Regarding discounts and refunds related to traffic violations, he explained that this file belongs to the courts and the Supreme Judicial Council, pointing to the issuance of previous instructions related to preventing discounts and refunds.

He added that he does not expect discounts to be available under these instructions, calling on drivers to adhere to the law to avoid violations and judicial procedures.

Traffic Police: We are not the only body that issues violations

Hegazy stressed that the traffic police deal with citizens' complaints and observations seriously and responsibly, stressing the importance of the role played by the media in reporting traffic problems and highlighting locations that need intervention.

He pointed out that the police are monitoring traffic movement through its offices and members in a number of cities in the governorate, including Dura, Yatta, Al-Dhahiriya, and Halhul, in addition to patrols deployed in the city of Hebron and its surroundings.

He explained that the primary goal of the traffic police's work is not to issue violations per se, but rather to achieve traffic discipline and guarantee the right of all citizens to use the road safely.

He called on drivers to adhere to designated parking lots, avoid double queuing and obstructing roads, and respect the rights of road users.

He also urged citizens to continue communicating their complaints and observations to the police, stressing that addressing traffic problems begins with identifying them and following them up in coordination with the competent authorities.

He stressed that the police seek to have organized streets and transportation that operates with discipline, ensuring that citizens reach their destinations safely.

Hegazy concluded his speech by emphasizing that “the road is a right for everyone, and the law applies to everyone without exception.”