First of all, the foundational value of AI cameras in the field of transportation cannot be denied. In just one month of official operation, the AI camera system in Hanoi has recorded more than 6,300 violations, sufficient grounds for handling "cold fines". These figures not only reflect the level of violations, but more importantly, show continuous, objective monitoring capabilities, regardless of weather or the presence of functional forces at the scene. Cameras are not tired, do not miss "sensitive" time frames, thereby thoroughly overcoming the situation of "having checkpoints, they comply, leaving checkpoints, they violate".
However, the greater value of the AI camera system lies in the fact that it not only looks at the flow of vehicles, but also "looks" at people's behavior in public space. When images of littering indiscriminately, littering in sewers, littering with cigarette stubs on the sidewalk or smoking in prohibited places are clearly recorded, with full legal basis, the story no longer stops at reminding or calling for common awareness. Violations are detected, verified and handled according to regulations, creating a very clear message: Public space is a space of responsibility.
A noteworthy point is the consistent spirit that Hanoi City Police emphasizes: AI cameras are not aimed at "increasing fines", but "taking prevention as the main goal". This regular and even supervision creates a soft but sustainable deterrent effect. People gradually develop the habit of self-adjustment, not because they are afraid of being fined right away, but because they understand that all behaviors can be recorded and taken responsibility later. This is a very important shift from "confrontation" to "self-awareness" - the core element of urban culture.
From an environmental management perspective, AI cameras open up a new approach, much more effective than short-term campaigns. Reality shows that the situation of littering, throwing garbage in public places or smoking cigarettes indiscriminately often occurs quickly, secretly and is difficult to handle if only relying on direct patrols. AI cameras, with the ability to store and access data, help functional forces have enough time to verify and compare, thereby handling the right people, the right behavior, and the right regulations. This not only increases the strictness of the law but also ensures fairness and transparency in handling penalties.
In the context of Hanoi preparing for important political events and aiming for the image of a green - clean - civilized city, expanding "cold fines" to the field of urban order and environmental sanitation is a suitable and necessary step. Technology, if placed within a clear legal framework and accompanied by convincing propaganda, will not create a feeling of "being monitored", but on the contrary, help each citizen become more aware of their responsibility to the community.
From the "magic eye" of traffic, AI cameras are gradually becoming tools to build a civilized urban lifestyle. And when good behavior is encouraged, bad behavior is deterred fairly and persistently, then order, cleanness and beauty are no longer slogans, but become daily habits of modern cities.
