Cell phones and seatbelts: AI cameras have captured hundreds of drivers

In the UK, Devon and Cornwall Police have one AI camera put into practice. This detects if drivers are observant or using their smartphones while driving. Camera in the first 3 days only Almost 300 drivers Caught breaking the law.

The images are checked again by humans

The system uses a series of cameras with high shutter speeds, an infrared flash, lens and filter system to capture clear images of passing vehicles. These images are scanned by AI software. Images that allegedly appear to violate the law will be removed unknown to a person sender. This checks whether a criminal offense has already occurred. According to the severity of the violation a warning or a a ticket I sent.

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For the first 72 hours, part of the A30 was controlled by the camera. 117 cases were filmed Mobile phones on the wheel used. It was 180 people no twisting. In a 15-day test in 2022 – also in the region – only 45 mobile phone users were found behind the wheel. At the time, 590 drivers were not wearing seat belts.

Police: “You will be arrested!”

“The first results of our latest mission show that Use of mobile phones while driving The local police said it was a serious and illegal problem. “We’re using this new technology to send a clear message to anyone using their cell phone while driving You will be arrested!“