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Carla St. Louis

AI Cameras Catch Thousands Of UK Drivers Committing Phone And Seat Belt Violations

In this aerial view, new and secondhand cars are seen for sale on a dealership forecourt on September 21, 2023 in Ellesmere Port, England. (Credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

A recent artificial intelligence (AI) camera trial in Greater Manchester revealed alarming road safety violations, with over 3,200 drivers caught using mobile phones or not wearing seat belts.

The "Heads Up" camera system, which uses AI and human reviewers to detect offenses, showed drivers distracted by phones and passengers (such as children) not properly wearing seat belts, reported Transport for Greater Manchester.

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