Souvik Dutta reported that on 15/9, while riding his wife's motorcycle and properly wearing a helmet, an artificial intelligence (AI) traffic surveillance system issued a violation. The system mistakenly identified the guitar on his back as a passenger not wearing a helmet. The fine notice was issued on 16/9.

Frustrated, Souvik posted the incident on social media, including the system's images, to urge Bengaluru traffic police to cancel the fine.

The image extracted from the traffic violation notice clearly showed Souvik complying with traffic safety regulations, with the guitar positioned neatly on his back. His motorcycle was not carrying any other person.

Image extracted from the traffic violation notice, showing the guitar carried on the motorcyclist's back. Photo: Souvik Dutta

Dutta explained that the initial fine notice was sent to his wife's account, as she is the registered owner. Subsequently, a Bengaluru police representative responded to his post, providing instructions for canceling the fine.

The incident quickly gained traction after being shared across various forums. Many users posted humorous comments, mocking the AI camera's recognition capabilities. This unusual event captured the attention of the local community. Many observed that while Bengaluru's traffic surveillance system is modern, it requires data updates to accurately differentiate between people and personal belongings.

This was not the first unusual traffic camera error reported in India. Recently, another incident in Athani, Belagavi, saw a driver fined 500 rupees for not wearing a helmet while operating a car.

The car driver later filmed himself wearing a helmet while driving, questioning if it was now mandatory for four-wheeled vehicle operators. Local police reviewed the case and subsequently canceled the fine.

My Anh (according to India Today)