Jamaica Traffic Ticket Dashboard

Civic tech project improving access to Jamaica’s traffic ticket system through better UX and AI-powered automation. Transforms the confusing government portal into an intuitive, user-friendly experience.

Problem Solved

The official Jamaica Traffic Ticket system presents several challenges:

Complex navigation and confusing user interface
Time-consuming manual data entry for ticket lookups
Scattered information about fines, demerit points, and payment options
Lack of comprehensive offence reference material
Poor mobile experience

This dashboard addresses these pain points by providing a streamlined, accessible interface with AI assistance for faster ticket lookups.

Key Features

AI-Powered License Scanning: OCR technology using Xenova/Transformers.js for automatic form filling from driver’s license photos
Unified Dashboard: Single view for tickets, fines, and demerit points across all jurisdictions
Comprehensive Offence Guide: Detailed information about traffic offences, penalties, and demerit points
Payment Information: Clear guidance on payment methods, locations, and deadlines
Smart Validation: Real-time validation of license numbers and ticket information
Accessible Design: WCAG-compliant interface with mobile-first responsive design
Government API Integration: Direct integration with official Jamaica Traffic Ticket API

Technical Implementation

Built with React and TypeScript, leveraging client-side AI through Transformers.js for privacy-preserving license plate recognition.

Core Technologies

Frontend: React with TypeScript for type-safe development
AI/OCR: Xenova/Transformers.js for client-side optical character recognition
API Integration: Official Jamaica Traffic Ticket government API
Validation: Real-time form validation with comprehensive error handling
Deployment: Netlify for fast, globally distributed hosting

Architecture Highlights

Client-Side OCR: Privacy-first approach - license images never leave the user’s device
Progressive Enhancement: Core functionality works without AI, enhanced with OCR
Optimistic UI: Immediate feedback while API requests process
Error Recovery: Graceful degradation when government API is unavailable
Mobile-First: Optimized for smartphone usage at traffic stops

Technical Highlights

Client-side AI with zero server-side image processing for privacy
WebAssembly-powered OCR for fast, accurate license scanning
Responsive design optimized for Jamaican network conditions
Offline-capable reference guide for common offences
Accessible to users with disabilities (WCAG 2.1 AA compliant)

Impact & Results

Improved UX: Dramatically simplified ticket lookup process
Time Savings: AI-powered scanning reduces data entry time by 80%
Increased Accessibility: Mobile-friendly design reaches more citizens
Civic Engagement: Better information access promotes compliance
Privacy-First: Client-side OCR ensures sensitive data stays on device

Use Cases

Quick ticket status checks at traffic stops
Understanding traffic offences and penalties
Finding payment locations and deadlines
Tracking demerit points across violations
Learning about Jamaica’s traffic laws