Sultan Abdullah al-Marzouqi, head of the vehicle licensing department at
For vehicles involved in a collision, the technology intends to allow real-time communication with other drivers about traffic conditions or any accidents ahead.
These number plates can also change to display an alert if a vehicle or digital plate is stolen.
In addition, fines, parking fees or renewing registration plates will be automatically deducted from users’ accounts. The plates can also be changed using the RTA’s app or website.
The final cost of the project is said only to be known after it finishes in November. However, the technology’s ability to allow transport authorities to track drivers has raised concerns about privacy and information security.
Vehicles in Dubai will be fitted with digital number plates to inform emergency services of drivers involved in accidents – according to a report by the <%$Linker:2 External <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary /> 0 0 0 link-external BBC false http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-43710817 false false %>. The cars will be equipped with smart plates with digital screens, GPS and transmitters for a trial starting next month.
