Belgium investigates smart cameras to combat mobile phone use in traffic
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The Belgian government is currently investigating the possibility of using ANPR cameras to detect drivers who use their mobile phones behind the wheel. The goal is to increase road safety on Belgian roads by automating the detection process.
For this project, Belgium is looking at technology already in use in the Netherlands. There, smart cameras equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) automatically take photos of drivers holding a phone. These images are then analyzed to determine whether an offense has actually occurred.
Using a mobile phone while driving is one of the leading causes of distraction in traffic. By deploying AI technology, the police hope to take more efficient action against this dangerous driving behavior without the need for an officer to be present on every road.
However, the practical and legal aspects of the system in Belgium still need to be examined. The government will investigate whether the technology complies with privacy regulations and whether the images are reliable enough to issue fines. If the investigation yields positive results, this could mean a major change for traffic enforcement in our country.
Sources: Business AM
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