NEW AI cameras that can catch drunk drivers in the act have been rolled out, with footage revealing the exact moment they were installed.
The state-of-the-art tech, developed by Acusensus, works by scanning passing cars for tell tale signs of impaired driving.
New footage spots officers carefully placing the cameras at strategic roadside locations in Devon and Cornwall.
Swerving, dodgy speeds, or even erratic braking – the cameras spot it all and instantly alert nearby police, who swoop in for a closer look.
In just minutes, the sleek, high-tech kit is live and ready to sniff out offenders.
So far the cameras have been successfully set up in Staffordshire, Greater Manchester and Devon and Cornwall.
The trial, which ran through December, was part of Vision Zero South West’s push to slash drink and drug-driving incidents.
With over 14,000 miles of road to cover, Devon and Cornwall Police say the cameras are a game-changer in helping their stretched teams tackle dangerous drivers.
How AI cameras work
Superintendent Simon Jenkinson explained: “Our officers can’t be everywhere, but these cameras allow us to target resources where they’re needed most.
“We’re working closely with Acusensus to make sure the system is spot-on.”
The AI doesn’t just hand out instant penalties. Instead, it mimics the instincts of experienced officers, flagging behaviour that raises red flags.
Police then pull the vehicle over for further checks, which could include on-the-spot drug and alcohol tests.
Geoff Collins, Acusensus’ UK boss, said the cameras are designed to save lives.
“Too often, we only realise a driver was impaired after a collision,” he said.
“This tech lets us act before someone gets hurt.”
But Collins also stressed the balance between safety and privacy.
He said: “This isn’t about Big Brother watching your every move.
“It’s about responsibility. When you’re driving two tonnes of metal, it’s not just your life on the line.”
The trial follows the success of Acusensus’ “Heads Up” cameras, which have already nailed thousands of drivers using phones or dodging seatbelts.
In Greater Manchester, over 3,200 offences were clocked in just five weeks.
Nine police forces across the UK have also trialled the innovative technology.
These include Durham, Humberside, Staffordshire, West Mercia, Northamptonshire, Wiltshire, Norfolk, Thames Valley Police and Sussex.
With drink-driving convictions on the rise, police say this new tech could be a powerful deterrent – and the video footage proves it’s ready to roll out nationwide.
Source : https://www.thesun.co.uk/motors/32573040/new-ai-cameras-revealed-locations-dink-driving/
