AI Cameras That Can Spot Drunk Drivers? Amazing Stuff!

Hello, lovely WA people.

So, I’ve been trying to learn more about this AI thing in my spare time!!!! And guess what I stumbled across?

AI cameras that can tell if someone’s driving drunk! I mean, can you imagine? It’s like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s actually real and happening right here in the UK.

Now, these clever cameras are being tested down in Devon and Cornwall (a beautiful part of the country). They’re not your average speed cameras, oh no. These AI-powered miracles can apparently watch how a car is moving and spot if the driver might be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

It’s all about picking up on things like swerving, weaving, or speeding up and slowing down erratically. You know, those tell-tale signs that someone shouldn’t be behind the wheel.(not that I know anything about it!)

And here’s where it gets really cool—once the camera notices something fishy, it can ping a message straight to the police nearby.

(I'm practising with ai images! The speed camera looks more like a 1970s Polaroid!)

So, instead of waiting around hoping to catch someone at a checkpoint or on patrol, the officers can swoop in and stop the driver for a proper check. Brilliant, isn’t it?

The cameras are mobile too, so they can be moved to all those risky spots where accidents tend to happen. I reckon this could be a game-changer for road safety. They say it could stop so many accidents before they happen. Makes you wonder how many lives this could save, doesn’t it?

Now, I know some of you might be thinking, "But what about privacy?" Actually, it didn’t occur to me until I read further and it was mentioned in the article.

From what I’ve read, these cameras aren’t snooping into your car or anything. They’re just focusing on the driving behaviour—no peeking into your glove box or checking what music you’re blasting out!

The trial is still early days, but if it works, this could be rolled out across more areas. Imagine a world where drink and drug driving becomes way harder to get away with. Personally, I think it’s a excellent idea. Anything that makes our roads safer is a win in my book.

Anyway, that’s my little nugget of AI wisdom for today. What do you think about these cameras? Fancy the idea, or is it all a bit too Big Brother for you?

Bye for now, and happy learning!

Jackie