A new AI camera trial in Greater Manchester has successfully identified 3,205 drivers using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts within just five weeks. The 'Heads Up' camera system, developed by Acusensus, utilizes advanced AI technology to capture images of drivers engaged in unsafe behaviors. This initiative aims to enhance road safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities in the region.
The trial revealed alarming statistics, including 812 instances of mobile phone usage while driving and 2,393 cases of seat belt non-compliance. Dame Sarah Storey, a prominent advocate for road safety, emphasized the need for drivers to recognize the dangers of distracted driving. The data collected will inform future safety campaigns as Greater Manchester strives to achieve its Vision Zero goal of eliminating road deaths by 2040.
• AI cameras detected over 3,200 traffic violations in five weeks.
• The trial aims to improve road safety and reduce fatalities.
In this context, AI is used to analyze images captured by cameras to identify traffic violations.
The 'Heads Up' camera system developed by Acusensus exemplifies this technology by identifying drivers using phones or not wearing seatbelts.
Their technology was instrumental in the trial that captured thousands of violations in Greater Manchester.
They collaborated on the AI camera trial to gather data and enhance road safety initiatives.
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