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UAE Moments
3 days ago
- Automotive
- UAE Moments
Abu Dhabi Police Warns Drivers Misusing Darb Toll Timing
Abu Dhabi Police is cracking down on drivers misusing the Darb toll system by stopping on road shoulders near toll gates to avoid paying fees. In a recent alert, the Directorate of Traffic and Security Patrols reminded motorists that stopping on the shoulder is strictly prohibited, unless it's an emergency. Join our FREE WhatsApp channel to dive into a world of real-time engagement! Thanks to smart surveillance systems, officers have caught several drivers pulling over just before the toll gates and waiting until the toll-free period begins. This behavior isn't just sneaky, it's dangerous. It disrupts traffic, increases the risk of accidents, and puts other road users at risk. In a video released by police, multiple vehicles were seen waiting minutes before the gates, only moving once the toll window opened. Authorities are using this footage to raise awareness and highlight the dangers of this tactic. In addition to stopping near toll gates, Abu Dhabi Police flagged several other risky behaviors: Sudden lane changes, especially near toll zones Blocking traffic by stopping in unauthorized areas Entering bus stops meant for public transport One particularly dangerous offense is sudden swerving, which can lead to serious accidents. The penalty? AED 1,000 and 4 black points on your license. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gulf Moments (@gulfmoments) Penalties to Watch Out For Motorists were reminded of the following fines under Ministerial Resolution No. (178) of 2017: Wrong parking or blocking traffic: AED 500 Sudden deviation or swerving: AED 1,000 and 4 black points Unauthorized use of bus stops or special lanes: AED 400 Smart Systems Are Watching Abu Dhabi Police confirmed that all violations are being monitored using advanced technology. Legal action will be taken against anyone caught breaking the rules. The message is clear: Respect road laws, drive responsibly, and don't try to outsmart the system because the system is already watching.
News.com.au
15-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Hot Money Monday: icetana moves into the spotlight with $3.6m deal
SoftBank tips into icetana with $3.6m handshake icetana's AI camera tech spots trouble before it starts Smart surveillance is booming and these ASX players are circling Perth-based icetana (ASX:ICE) has just stepped onto the big stage, signing a $3.6 million deal last week with one of the world's most recognisable tech names, SoftBank Robotics. icetana's shares surged by 70% on the day of the announcement. The deal is more than just a foot in the door. It's a full-blown strategic handshake that gives icetana an equity boost, and a deep collaboration with a global giant. With demand for smart surveillance rising fast, from retail to transport and public safety, the timing couldn't be better. SoftBank Robotics Singapore is tipping in $1.87 million for a 17.6% stake. SoftBank Robotics Corp, meanwhile, will be taking over as icetana's exclusive distributor in Japan, with a guaranteed $693,000 in recurring revenue in year one. It will also co-develop new tech with icetana over the next three years, blending icetana's video tech with its own bots. This is a $1.08m partnership deal that could embed icetana's AI into the next wave of global security gear. icetana's CEO Kevin Brown says the deal gives icetana a clear path to scale in Asia. 'This partnership not only accelerates our expansion into key markets, but also integrates our technology into some of the world's most advanced security platforms.' Eyes on everything, powered by AI As cities get busier and risks get trickier, the world is turning to artificial intelligence to help keep watch. icetana AI's technology essentially figures out what 'normal' looks like on every camera in a network, then flags anything out of the ordinary. No need for guards squinting at a wall of screens or trawling through hours of footage after the fact. With more than 24 billion hours of CCTV pumped out globally each day, humans simply can't keep up, but icetana says its AI tech can. It spots weird behaviour in real time, cuts down false alarms and gives security teams the heads-up before something hits the fan. Plug it in, let it learn and within 24 hours it's on the job. The tech is already being used across 16,000 cameras in 15+ countries, helping secure everything from shopping centres and stadiums to data centres, campuses and hospitals. The use cases are piling up In New York, AI surveillance in subway stations cut crime by 27% in just six months. In Dubai, it helps predict accident-prone intersections. In retail, Walmart uses it to catch scanning errors at checkouts, saving millions. In hospitals, it spots falls. On factory floors, it flags workers without helmets. Even in the wild, AI is being used to catch poachers before they strike. In the future, cameras won't just see; they'll understand, connect and respond. Of course, with great power comes great responsibility. As this tech spreads, so will the need for guardrails around privacy, bias and ethics. But that's the balance the industry is now learning to walk. Other ASX stocks in this space Harvest Technology Group (ASX:HTG) is all about getting high-quality video, audio and data from A to B, even when it's in the middle of the ocean. Its tech lets you stream crisp, synchronised footage over ultra-low bandwidth networks, whether it's via satellite, or bad Wi-Fi in the middle of nowhere. Spectur (ASX:SP3) took things up a notch when it acquired 3 Crowns Technologies. Its smart camera systems don't just film, they analyse, flagging suspicious behaviour, environmental hazards, or even spotting folks without helmets on a job site. In the adjacent space, BirdDog Technology (ASX:BDT) builds the gear that lets video pros shoot, stream and control high-end footage over regular IP networks. BDT is one of the top dogs in NDI (Network Device Interface), which means the tech helps video travel fast, sharp, and smooth across networks without missing a beat. At Stockhead we tell it like it is. While Harvest Technology is a Stockhead advertiser, it did not sponsor this article.
