Transport Ministry Installs GPS in Vehicles to Boost Safety

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation says the process of installing GPS devices in vehicles is ongoing.

These devices, also known as smart locks, allow vehicles to be tracked at all times and help control speed, playing a significant role in preventing traffic accidents.

Hekmatullah Asifi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, told: “The Ministry has installed more than eight thousand GPS devices in passenger and cargo vehicles. Installing these devices provides many facilities for citizens and is a significant step for preventing traffic incidents and ensuring passenger safety.”

Meanwhile, some drivers and transport companies also consider the installation of GPS devices essential for monitoring vehicle speed and even assessing drivers’ behavior. They believe GPS contributes to enhancing passenger safety.

Driver Wali Mohammad said: “The advantage of installing this device is that the government can monitor. The authorities can know where you are, how you’re driving, and if your speed is high, they can call you and say your speed is too high, putting passengers’ lives at risk, so reduce it.”

Tawfiq Ahmad, a representative of a transport company, said: “Installing GPS is a convenience and helps keep vehicles under control.”

Meanwhile, businessmen consider the installation of tracking devices on commercial, transit, and passenger vehicles effective for transport security and safe delivery of passengers and goods.

Businessman Omid Haidari told reporter: “When we export to foreign countries, all vehicles are equipped with GPS, which facilitates and can enhance the process of exports and imports. This initiative also contributes to progress in the transport sector.”

The legal speed limit for passenger vehicles is set at 105 km/h, and these devices report any violations. Furthermore, the central office remains in contact with drivers and continuously monitors their speed.

This plan, developed in 2022, is said to be part of the caretaker government’s efforts to regulate transportation and utilize modern technologies. It is expected that the expansion of this system will significantly increase transparency and efficiency in the country’s transit sector.