I am proposing a system where individuals who are registered as responsible drivers—based on their driving history and behavior—are the only ones allowed to drive vehicles. This could be achieved through a centralized biometric system that ties the individual’s identity to their driving behavior, enabling authorities to lock or disable a defaulter’s ability to drive.
This idea has significant potential to address the problem of rash driving. By linking driving privileges to an individual’s record of responsible behavior, such a system would incentivize drivers to adhere to traffic laws and avoid reckless behavior. Here’s how it might work:
1. Centralized Biometric Database: The government or a central authority could establish a database of registered drivers, using biometric data (e.g., fingerprints, facial recognition, or other identifiers) linked to their driving records. This database would track whether an individual is a safe driver or a repeat offender.
2. Vehicle Integration: Vehicles could be equipped with biometric sensors (like fingerprint scanners or facial recognition systems) that would only allow authorized drivers—those with a clean or responsible driving record—to start the vehicle. This could be integrated with the vehicle’s ignition system, locking out any drivers flagged as defaulters or having a history of rash driving.
3. Dynamic Penalties: Drivers who are caught violating traffic rules or engaging in rash driving could be penalized in the system, reducing their “driving privilege score.” Repeated violations could lead to a complete lock on their ability to operate any vehicle.
4. Monitoring & Enforcement: Law enforcement agencies could have access to this system, allowing them to track which individuals are allowed to drive at any given time. They could also monitor traffic violations and issue fines or revoke driving privileges accordingly.
5. Public Education & Awareness: Alongside this technological solution, there would need to be a public campaign to educate drivers on the importance of safe driving and the long-term benefits of maintaining a clean record. The integration of this system could also serve as a deterrent, encouraging better driving habits across the population.

In summary, such a biometric-driven system could be an effective way to curb rash driving and promote safer roads. By tying driving privileges to responsible behavior and enforcing accountability, it could help reduce traffic violations and accidents in the long term. However, it would require significant investment in technology, infrastructure, and legal frameworks to implement.
As an engineer, I am fully committed to contributing to the realization of this innovative solution. I am ready to offer my expertise and provide a comprehensive final sketch of ideas for the biometric-driven driver accountability system. I am eager to collaborate with any authority or organization willing to work together in implementing this model for the betterment of society, ensuring safer roads and fostering responsible driving behaviors.

the above article also featured in various news papers like

a) Rising Kashmir
Implementing Biometric Driver Monitoring System

b) Kashmir Reader
Biometric-Driven Driver Accountability System

The author is a Gold medalist in Environmental Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).