The artificial intelligence-supported TRAFİDAR system, developed by RADARSAN, a subsidiary of Turkey’s Presidency of Defence Industries, has officially been put into operation in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Already in use across all 81 provinces of Türkiye, the system is now being deployed in the TRNC to strengthen traffic control, public safety, and intelligent transportation infrastructure.

As part of the project, a total of 150 TRAFİDAR units—130 fixed and 20 mobile—have been installed, with full infrastructure completed at 30 different locations across the country. The system utilizes advanced radar sensors combined with artificial intelligence algorithms to detect speed violations, analyze traffic flow, and identify risky driving behaviors in real time. The primary objective of the project is to drastically reduce fatal traffic accidents, particularly those caused by excessive speed.

RADARSAN General Manager Serhat Doğan emphasized that the Intelligent Transportation Project goes beyond technology alone. He noted that traffic fatalities in the TRNC exceed 50 annually and highlighted World Health Organization statistics showing that speeding-related accidents are the leading cause of death among individuals aged 15–29 worldwide. According to Doğan, the TRAFİDAR system will play a critical role in mitigating these risks, supported by public awareness campaigns and initiatives aimed at improving driver behavior and responsibility.

Doğan also underlined that TRAFİDAR is a fully indigenous system developed within the scope of Türkiye’s “National Technology Initiative.” The system does not violate personal data protection regulations, as it only records the driver for violation purposes and does not employ facial recognition or intrusive data collection. By replacing imported systems and eliminating foreign software licensing costs, the project is expected to contribute significantly to the technological independence of the TRNC while ensuring sustainable and secure traffic management.