Smart license plates to be introduced in Dubai on trial basis

A trial period for smart license plates is set to begin in Dubai. An agreement between Reviver Auto Accessories and Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has been signed to start testing smart vehicle plates. On behalf of two parties, Abdullah Yousef Ali who is the CEO of Licensing Agency at RTA and the General Manager and Senior Vice President, EMEA for Reviver, Patrick Allainguillaume did the formalities. 

The digital plates can log trips, help in monitoring congestion and can even change the number when authorized. Additionally, the smart license plates can display expiry of licensing/insurance and other details like type of driver, vehicle and trip info. This technology will prevent vehicle theft and also the stealing of plates. Moreover, these plates are connected to toll gates and paid parking system.

Ali said, “These smart plates will be gradually introduced in Dubai on a trial base, and the technology is set to revolutionise the concept of transportation technology, control, and safety. The plate plays a key role in connecting modern technologies and systems and is considered a game-changer in enabling government and semi-government bodies concerned with transport safety and security to connect with vehicles.”

Allainguillaume, on the other hand, said, “We are proud to partner with RTA through the signing of this MoU. The step renders Dubai the first city in the world to implement the digital transformation of the entire vehicle licensing process and sets the base for a digitally connected vehicles platform. The technology enables the digital communication of vehicles and offers motorists unprecedented and growing access to services and solutions.”

Ali also mentioned that the smart plates will display messages and notifications in case of an emergency or accident. The control rooms and monitoring agencies will get a picture of traffic congestions in different areas with the help of smart vehicle plates, this will eliminate the use of cameras. The plates will come with smart communication capabilities that will connect with networks of broadcasters.

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