During the inaugural three days of its implementation in the United Kingdom, an artificial intelligence (AI) camera system captured close to 300 drivers violating traffic regulations. The recorded infractions primarily involved mobile phone usage while driving and the absence of seatbelt usage.
This novel AI road safety camera, positioned on the A30 near Launceston, Cornwall, is adept at identifying motorists flouting road rules. The technology relies on a configuration of cameras equipped with high shutter speeds, an infra-red flash, and an advanced lensing and filtering mechanism. These components collectively facilitate the production of sharp and clear images of passing vehicles.
Though the cameras are AI-driven, all captured images are meticulously assessed by human personnel, as confirmed by Devon and Cornwall Police. The AI software initially scrutinizes the images, flagging those that appear to contain potential evidence of an offense. Subsequently, these flagged images undergo a review process by a human reviewer to verify the occurrence of an offense.
The police department, which is currently conducting a trial of this technology, emphasized that once a violation has been accurately identified, the implicated driver will either receive a cautionary letter or a notice of intended prosecution. The severity of the offense determines the nature of the correspondence.
Incorporating advanced camera technology and artificial intelligence, this new system holds the potential to significantly bolster road safety enforcement by effectively detecting and addressing violations committed by motorists.
