The AI technology is being trialled by 11 police forces around the UK including Durham, Greater Manchester Police, Humberside, Staffordshire, West Mercia and Wiltshire
UK roads are set to see a new wave of speed cameras as the “tide turns” on drivers across England.
These revolutionary AI (artificial intelligence) cameras are being rolled out across UK streets in a bid to clamp down on reckless motorists nationwide. The cutting-edge technology is currently being tested by 11 police forces around the UK, including Durham, Greater Manchester Police, Humberside, Staffordshire, West Mercia, Northamptonshire, Wiltshire, Norfolk, Thames Valley Police, Sussex and Warwickshire.
These high-tech cameras will be able to detect if drivers are breaking the speed limit, using their mobile phones, not wearing a seatbelt or driving poorly. Rod Dennis, road safety spokesperson at the RAC, highlighted that far too many drivers are “still prepared to put lives at risk”.
He said: “AI-equipped cameras that can automatically detect drivers breaking the law offer a chance for the tide to be turned,” He added: “The police can’t be everywhere all of the time, so it makes sense that forces look to the best available technology that can help them catch drivers acting illegally.”
Jack Cousens, head of roads policy at The AA, also commented on the development, stating that cameras capable of doing “everything and anything” can only be beneficial for drivers. He explained that from a road safety perspective, this means there is “less chance of getting away” with reckless driving, reports Birmingham Live.
Matt Staton, National Highways’ head of national road-user safety, said: “We know that distracted driving and not wearing seatbelts were key factors in a high number of incidents that resulted in people being killed or seriously injured.”
He added: “Working with our police partners we want to reduce such dangerous driving and reduce the risks posed to both the drivers and other people. We believe that using technology like this will make people seriously consider their driving behaviour.”
