YEREVAN. - Surveillance cameras and traffic radar velometers are being installed in the Armenian capital, said head of the traffic police department, Colonel Norik Sargsyan.

According to him, traffic velometers will be installed in fifteen streets, while surveillance cameras – in 10 major intersections.

“The government has already approved agreement with the Swedish company, so the process has been launched,” he told the journalists on Tuesday.

He added that in Armenia citizens can report about violations calling the hotline 177.

Swedish Sensis Trafik, dealing with installation works, will make an investment of 9.8 million Euros. Maintenance of equipment will also be carried by Swedish experts.