UK police are testing a roadside lorry that can detect if drivers are holding their phones while they’re at the wheel. The three-month trial is underway in Warwickshire with the help of the government-owned National Highways, which oversee major motorways and A-roads in the UK. Testing will help determine how the technology can be used in the future, according to .
The van, which can also check if the driver or passenger is wearing a seat belt, is equipped with several cameras that record passing vehicles. One image analysis system for possible phone and seat belt violations. Police said the “most serious violations” found during the trial could be prosecuted, while other drivers would receive warning letters.
is a serious problem. In the UK in 2019, there were 420 crashes identified as a result of a motorist using a mobile phone. Meanwhile, data shows that 23% of car occupants killed in crashes in the country in 2020 are not wearing seat belts.
The test is part of National Highways’ plan to prevent any deaths or serious injuries on its network by 2040. Future tests could see the truck equipped with the technology. technology can detect vehicles driving too close together.
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