AI cameras deployed to tackle drink and drug driving
New AI cameras have been trialled that could help detect drivers under the influence of drugs or drink.
Developed by Acusensus, the cameras identify unusual driving patterns and then send alerts to police officers who can carry out further investigations.
The trial took place in Devon and Cornwall last month.
Geoff Collins, UK general manager of Acusensus, said: “Driving while impaired is incredibly dangerous and quite often you only find out that a driver was drunk or under the influence of drugs after a collision has occurred.
“We are all safer if we can detect impairment before it causes an incident which could ruin lives. We believe this technology could be a really important tool in this battle, both detecting and also deterring impaired drivers behind the wheel.”
RAC head of policy Simon Williams added: “This innovative use of AI technology has the potential to take drink and drug-driving enforcement to the next level as it appears to be able to identify offenders far more easily and efficiently than police officers ever could on their own.
“Sadly, drug-driving appears to be a growing problem with DVLA data showing 33,020 British drivers were convicted of the offence multiple times in the 11 years to 20 July 2024*, so improved enforcement might well lead to even more drivers being caught breaking the law.”
