Archive · 1 Oct 2026
ANPR Cameras Proposed to Reduce Mishaps on Greenfield Highway
The Khammam-Devarapalli highway has had some accidents.
NHAI wants to add cameras that can read vehicle number plates.
The cameras would also check how fast vehicles are traveling.
Cars must stay at or below 100 kmph, while trucks must stay at or below 80 kmph.
If a vehicle goes too fast, the police could send a challan to its registered mobile number.
The highway already has cameras and signs that warn drivers when they are speeding.
NHAI says some crashes happen because drivers become sleepy on the long, quiet road.
Other crashes are linked to trucks parked illegally and cars traveling much faster than the limit.
Officials say accidents are gradually decreasing as drivers get used to the road.
The National Highways Authority of India plans ANPR cameras for the 162-kilometre Khammam-Devarapalli Greenfield Highway.
The cameras could issue challans to vehicles exceeding speed limits of 100 kmph for cars and 80 kmph for trucks.
Existing surveillance cameras and speed-display systems already monitor vehicle speeds along the access-controlled highway.
NHAI identified driver drowsiness, unauthorized truck parking and excessive speeds as major causes of accidents.
NHAI says accidents are declining as motorists become more familiar with the highway.
- Who
- The National Highways Authority of India, local police stations and motorists using the highway.
- What
- NHAI is proposing ANPR-enabled surveillance cameras to detect speeding and support electronic challans.
- When
- The highway was virtually inaugurated on August 1, 2026; the timing of the camera proposal is not specified.
- Where
- The nearly 162-kilometre Khammam-Devarapalli Greenfield Highway.
- Why
- To reduce accidents linked to speeding, driver drowsiness, unauthorized truck parking and occasional road intrusions.
- Highway length
- Nearly 162 kilometres
- Car speed limit
- 100 kmph
- Truck speed limit
- 80 kmph
- Existing camera coverage
- A pair of surveillance cameras is installed for every 2 kilometres
- Speed-warning system
- Vehicle Actuated Speed Display systems show excessive speeds in red
- Proposed enforcement
- ANPR cameras would capture registration numbers and send details to police stations for challan generation
- Reported accident trend
- NHAI says accidents are slowly declining as motorists become familiar with the highway