Speeding violations can be recorded using the ERA-GLONASS system, a capability highlighted in Russian media. Telegram reports, citing a letter from the Moscow Ministry of Transport to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, describe this technology as a backbone for continuous traffic monitoring. The claim is that the system’s technical prowess could be leveraged to streamline how speed, acceleration, and vehicle direction are tracked on urban streets.
The capital’s transport workers have proposed equipping cars with devices centered on ERA-GLONASS so that every vehicle in Moscow could contribute data about its motion profile. In practical terms, the proposal is to transform ordinary cars into smart monitoring units, capable of collecting precise measurements that reflect how fast a car travels, how quickly it accelerates, and which way it is heading at any moment. This would create a dense, real-time picture of traffic behavior, enabling authorities to understand patterns that were previously difficult to capture with traditional cameras and manned enforcement.
If the Department of Transport and Communications has access to this information, there would be a straightforward path to identifying traffic violations and pursuing penalties. A post by an unnamed author recently suggested that the innovation could yield benefits such as reduced camera deployments, broad population reach, and a higher likelihood of penalties — with the stated aim of improving road safety and reducing risky driving. [Source: Moscow Ministry of Transport correspondence]
Previous mentions of this idea appear in the Road Safety Strategy from 2018, and there was an experiment two years ago involving trucks equipped with online tachographs. What distinguishes the current discussion is that the Moscow Ministry of Transport appears ready to take a leadership role in piloting the concept.
- Recent disclosures reveal the extent to which drivers may evade fines when enforcement is uneven across the network.
- Discussions about the program have circulated on social networks and forums, indicating public interest and concern over privacy and effectiveness.