Drivers Face £2500 Fines From AI Camera Rollout

Motorists are being warned of the impact of new technology on the roads as UK police forces trial artificial intelligence motoring cameras.  Motoring experts warn drivers they could be fined £2500 if caught out by the new AI cameras, which are set to become standard in the UK.

Ten police forces are currently rolling out the cameras, and if successful, they will be introduced nationwide.

Mobile technology will automatically detect if motorists are breaking road rules, such as using phones or not wearing seatbelts.

The new safety AI technology is mounted to a vehicle or trailer with multiple cameras attached to give different views of the driver and passengers.

The high-tech cameras capture footage and can detect and analyse if drivers are breaking the law using AI.

The Images are then passed to the police for consideration of action to be taken, and drivers found guilty could be handed a hefty fine.

Drivers found using a phone could be fined £1,000, rising to £2,500 if driving a lorry or bus, handed six penalty points and banned from driving.

Motorists and passengers not wearing seatbelts could be fined £ 100 on the spot, rising to £500 if found guilty in court.

It is hoped the cameras will deter dangerous driving, improve safety on the roads and reduce the number of motoring incidents where people are killed or seriously injured.

The scheme has been installed on roads across ten busy locations, including  Greater Manchester, Sussex and Northamptonshire.

Safety cameras are currently being used on major roads, including motorways and A-roads, to deter impaired driving behaviour.

The technology is planned to be fixed to gantries, which will give them an unobscured view of all the lanes.

The current National Highways trial of the AI cameras began on 19 February and will run until March 2025.

Jake Smith, director of Absolute Reg, said: “The introduction of the AI cameras will inevitably catch many drivers out on UK roads, leaving them with hefty fines and penalties.

“Although holding or using a phone while driving or travelling without a seatbelt is illegal, unfortunately, many motorists fail to follow the rules.

“The cameras can spy inside a vehicle to catch law-breaking drivers and send their details to the police.

“Implementing the new AI technology may seem like another ploy to get money from motorists, but introducing them is a positive step forward in making Britain’s roads safer.

“The cameras should make drivers think twice before driving dangerously, and reduce incidents where people are killed or seriously injured.

“Motorists should expect other police forces across the UK to be rolling out these AI cameras and should ensure they are always driving safely and following the rules of the road.

“We expect the AI camera system will be deployed nationwide promptly once proven successful in police trials and catch out thousands of offenders.”