India, Jan. 10 -- Sir,

I would like to bring to the attention of the traffic authorities concerned certain practical issues faced by motorists, especially senior citizens, with regard to the current camera-based seat-belt monitoring system installed on various roads.

In many situations, the cameras are unable to capture clear and accurate images from inside vehicles due to insufficient lighting conditions. This problem is particularly evident during early morning hours - before 8 am - and in the late afternoon - after 4.30 / 5 pm.

When vehicles travel with the sunlight behind them, the interior of the car appears too dark for the cameras to detect whether the driver or passenger is wearing a seat belt.

Additionally, if individuals ins...