AI spots nearly 19,000 'shocking' road offences
Summary
An artificial intelligence (AI) trial in Birmingham and Wolverhampton spotted nearly 19,000 possible road law breaches in two weeks. The AI cameras recorded many cases of drivers and passengers not wearing seatbelts and drivers using mobile phones while driving.Key Facts
- The AI trial took place in March near Ladywood and Fallings Park fire stations.
- It reported 11,045 potential seatbelt offences and 1,163 mobile phone offences at Ladywood.
- At Fallings Park, it found 6,030 potential seatbelt offences and 757 mobile phone offences.
- Some images showed unsafe practices like a passenger holding a small child without a seatbelt.
- The trial was run by the West Midlands Combined Authority with police and fire service support.
- No fines or punishments were given during this trial; it was to understand how common these offences are.
- Mobile phone use and not wearing seatbelts are among the main causes of road deaths and injuries in the area.
- West Midlands data shows mobile phone use caused 32 deaths and not wearing seatbelts caused 133 deaths last year.
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