In a recent article we published we touched upon the new AI cameras being trialed, designed to catch out ‘dangerous drivers’ who are using their mobile phone behind the wheel amongst other things.

Since then the cameras have been rolled out across the Midlands, since their launch they have caught out 100’s of motorists using their phones in one week. The use of a mobile phone whilst driving has been illegal since 2003, the use of the cameras will be a helpful tool to help crackdown on offenders.

 

180 drivers who were not wearing a seat-belt was also identified, which leads us into believing the cameras will be of good use to help stop these dangerous crimes which cause’s hundreds of deaths on the road per year.

The amount of drivers caught using a mobile phone whilst driving has dramatically decreased since 2011 as you can see from the stats below:

 

2021	6,169
2020	4,884
2019	11,402
2018	13,499
2017	13,418
2016	12,586
2015	17,586
2014	17,431
2013	19,650
2012	24,414
2011	31,390

With the new AI cameras being able to spot more motorists on their phones the numbers are set to decline further in the coming years.

 

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On May 20th a new law was passed the government’s Automated Vehicles Act and it means self-drive cars could be on our roads from 2026.

The new law is estimated to create 38,000 new employment opportunities, which is designed to positively boost our economy.

During the Kings speech back in November 23 he announced the bill. It is hoped that the new law will reduce the percentage of human error which is the cause of up to 88% of accidents on the roads.

It is thought that the self driving vehicle will considerably reduce to the amount of deaths caused by drink driving, tiredness and lack of concentration.

The self drive car manufactures will be held accountable if vehicles come into certain types of issues whilst on the road.The Government have assured road users that the car manufacturers, software developers and insurance companies will be held accountable rather than the driver.

The Department of Transport says:

Britain stands at the threshold of an automotive revolution and this new law is a milestone moment for our self-driving industry, which has the potential to change the way we travel forever.

While this doesn’t take away people’s ability to choose to drive themselves, our landmark legislation means self-driving vehicles can be rolled out on British roads as soon as 2026, in a real boost to both safety and our economy.

Emma at Britannia says:

Personally i wouldn’t feel safe, as computers can fail at any point.

Would you feel safe in a self drive vehicle? Let us know your thoughts..

 

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