JCF rolls out electronic traffic ticketing system
Published:Friday | December 31, 2021 | 5:24 PM
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Thursday rolled out its new Smart Check E-Ticketing System in the Corporate Area.
Twenty of the devices have been introduced in this first phase, with approximately 100 more to be rolled out in phases early next month.
The JCF says the system, which is designed to be a more efficient and accurate alternative to traditional written tickets, provides cops with the ability to issue a printed ticket on the spot with information of the offence, fine, court date and other information.
The system also allows police personnel to instantly check for outstanding traffic tickets, whether the motorist is a person of interest or wanted, as well as information pertaining to their fitness, registration, insurance and other personal data.
Spearheaded by the JCF's Technology Branch, which comprises the Telecommunications Division and the Information Communication and Technology Division (ICTD), the system is welcomed by cops assigned to the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, who underwent robust training to use the system.
“The officers love the system, it is more legible, efficient and the information is directly entered into the Traffic Management System,” said head of the ICTD, Deputy Superintendent Orette Bascoe.
“It also gives the motorist the ability to pay on the spot as the ticket can be emailed to them with a link to the payment portal,” added Bascoe.
He indicated that more features are to be added to the system and police personnel will be trained as the system improves.
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