Traffic management through RFID

After installing CCTV cameras on important roads under Islamabad Safe City project, government is firming up another project that will not only aid in security matters but also help address the issue of traffic snarls on the roads. Chairing a meeting on Thursday, Interior Minister Ch Nisar Ali Khan directed Islamabad traffic police to install Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) barriers at all entry and exit points by end of May. In many modern cities, RFID technology is being used to ensure smooth flow of traffic and avoid congestions. RFID tags in fact are wireless devices, using radio frequency electromagnetic fields to transfer data, which are used for identifying and tracking objects. Each vehicle can be installed with an RFID tag.