Equipped with advanced gadgets, these bikes will help police manage law and order more efficiently.
The Mumbai police might soon be seen zooming on fancy motorbikes similar to the ones we see in Hollywood flicks. Thanks to the efforts of Gabriel Zuzarte, a bike designer and the founder of Road Rage Custom Builds, the city police’s patrolling bikes will soon be replaced with high-end, tech-loaded vehicles on par with bikes abroad.
Gabriel was inspired to create something like this after he came across motorcycles used by the FBI in America and cops in other developed countries. “I was very keen on introducing something like that for our police force, and I had the know-how and the manpower,” he said.
He then approached senior police officers, ministers and several experts, and after two years of crusading for the project, the motor vehicles department (RTO) finally gave him the go-ahead. “The bike will be iconic and will be equipped with the most advanced gadgets and technology, which will enable cops to manage law and order situations more efficiently,” said Gabriel.
The bike, a 350cc Royal Enfield Classic, will be equipped with all-weather cameras at the front and the rear to help cops capture evidence on the spot. Apart from this, it will also have a real-time GPS system to help officers reach a spot on time. The bike will also boast of an all-weather laptop and printer that will help cops to fine offenders and keep a track record of the same. “This also means no written chalan. The amount will automatically pop up on the screen and the receipt will be dispensed from the printer,” said Gabriel.
The bikes, which can also be used as official escort bikes, will also have storage boxes for first aid, gear to cordon off crime scenes, tents and forensic tools. Apart from bright LED flicker lights, custom made seats, it will also have extra batteries for gadgets and protective gear for the riders.”This innovation will definitely revolutionalise policing in the city. Once the bike is ready, we will be training officers on how to use the features.”
The first bike will be ready by August 2013. “Currently, there are no sponsors to fund the bike. However, once I launch my first bike, I’m hoping that the state government will sponsor funds to make more such bikes,” added Gabriel.
Atul Patil, DCP, Transport said the concept is innovative. “Gabriel had approached us with the concept a year ago. Unless the prototype of the bike is put to use with the patrolling team, we cannot predict how useful and practical the innovation is. So we really have to wait until the first bike is launched to see how it fits Indian roads.”
Mean machine
The bike, a 350cc Royal Enfield Classic, will be equipped with all-weather cameras at the front and the rear to help cops capture evidence.
It will also have a real-time GPS system to help officers reach a spot on time.
The bike will also boast of an all-weather laptop and printer that will help cops to fine offenders and keep a track record of the same.
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