The traffic authorities announced the operation of a nationwide system designed to locate stolen vehicles and curb traffic violations, called the SDA. Deputy head of the traffic police Lenar Gabdurakhmanov confirmed the rollout, noting that the system is active across the country with the exception of certain border regions and newly incorporated territories. The statement was reported by TASS, indicating that the system is currently unavailable in the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, as well as in the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions. The latest deployment covered the most recent areas on September 30.
Plans for the web-based fines and vehicle search system were first announced in April 2021. The SDA enables traffic police inspectors to access data not only for identifying traffic violations but also by pulling information from cameras to track individual license plates. This capability makes it simpler for authorities to locate stolen vehicles and recover them when necessary.
About the system
Web-based tracking allows authorities to monitor the movements of cars, recording their location and the path they travel. It significantly enhances the ability to link vehicles to crime scenes and suspect activities. The system can recognize duplicate vehicles and aid in solving crimes by providing real-time data on a vehicle’s make, model, and travel route. In practice, the SDA delivers a live view of how a car moves through monitored zones, helping investigators establish leads and timelines.
When a vehicle that matches an entry in the search database crosses a predefined boundary, notifications are automatically sent to the nearest police stations, regardless of their jurisdiction within the same region or beyond. The SDA even has the capability to read certain hidden or obscured license plate numbers, further strengthening the automated detection process and speeding up responses.