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The UK has launched its first long-term AI camera scheme aimed at enhancing road safety by catching drivers using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts. This initiative, part of the Vision Zero South West program, will deploy cameras across Devon and Cornwall to monitor and record traffic violations. In just three days, the cameras captured nearly 300 offenses, highlighting the urgent need for stricter enforcement against distracted driving.
The rise in mobile phone usage while driving has surged by 90% in the past year, prompting the government to extend the AI camera trial until 2025. With ten police forces participating nationwide, the technology aims to deter illegal behavior on the roads. The involvement of companies like AECOM in developing the AI cameras underscores the growing reliance on technology to improve public safety.
• AI cameras capture drivers using phones, enhancing road safety measures.
• Conviction rates for mobile phone use while driving reached a seven-year high.
These cameras are used to identify drivers using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts.
The Vision Zero South West program focuses on using technology to improve road safety in specific regions.
In this context, AI is applied to analyze images from cameras to identify illegal driving behaviors.
AECOM developed the AI camera technology used in the UK road safety initiative.
The RAC supports the use of AI cameras to enhance road safety and reduce mobile phone usage while driving.
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