New AI speed cameras capable of detecting drivers using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts are being rolled out across the U.K.
The deployment of these advanced cameras aims to reduce road accidents by targeting distracted driving, a significant cause of traffic incidents. The Context
The introduction of AI speed cameras follows extensive trials and the approval by the U.K.’s Department for Transport. These cameras, developed by various tech firms, have been trialed in regions such as Devon and Cornwall, catching hundreds of offenders in a short period, according to the Daily Mail . The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance road safety by utilizing cutting-edge technology to monitor driver behavior more effectively. A sign warning of no entry for cars and motorbikes is displayed by a low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) barrier on August 1, 2023 in London, England. Newsweek has reached out to the Department for Transport for comment. What We Know
The AI cameras are equipped with advanced software that can capture high-resolution images of vehicles and analyze them to identify violations such as mobile phone use, lack of seatbelt use, and speeding. The images are taken from different angles to ensure accuracy and are then sent to police for further action.
According to the Daily Mail , the cameras were initially trialed in Devon, where they captured 117 drivers using mobile phones and 130 without seatbelts within three days.
The technology is currently being trialed by 11 police forces across the U.K., including those in Durham, Greater Manchester, and Sussex, according to GB News.
Offenders can face significant penalties, including fines and points on their driving licenses. For instance, drivers caught using a handheld mobile phone while driving can be fined up to £1,000 (~$1,287). Views
Rod Dennis, a spokesperson for British automotive services company RAC, told Newsweek that: "Despite the penalties for using a handheld phone having doubled to six penalty points and a £200 fine seven years ago, it’s clear far too many drivers are still prepared to put lives at risk by engaging in this dangerous practice."
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