“Tipping point” ahead: Collins sees Sussex trial driving UK AI camera expansion
The UK manager of road safety technology company Acusensus, Geoff Collins says he hopes a trial of AI-powered enforcement cameras in the “back yard” of the UK’s lead for Road Policing will result in a step-change to the take-up of anti-distracted driving technology. The Australian company’s ‘Heads-Up’ system is being used in the Sussex Police […]
Scotland’s Acusensus driving study “a step change” in road safety
The UK head of road safety compliance company Acusensus says a major new study into seatbelt and mobile phone offences across Scotland is a major step forward on the road to improving driver behaviours, through the use of automated camera technology. Acusensus, which was founded in Australia in 2018, has developed its ‘Heads-Up’ solution which […]
Intertraffic 2026: Road safety breakthroughs, smarter road maintenance and the politics of road charging thanks to SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL
From the buzzing show floor in Amsterdam, today’s Highways Voices from Intertraffic 2026 captures the energy of the event and looks at some important views around road safety, maintenance and taxation, as well as focussing on how to make a great exhibition. In this episode, sponsored by SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL, you’ll hear […]
AI cameras that save lives: Acusensus founder says tech has already prevented hundreds of tragedies
The founder of road safety enforcement company Acusensus says his company’s technology has saved hundreds of families and friends from going through the grief of losing a loved one through road crashes. Alex Jannink (pictured), who was inspired to create the AI-based camera technology to spot people using their mobile phones at the wheel when […]
UK’s biggest Acusensus distracted driving trial launched in Scotland
Acusensus AI distracted driving camera technology will be deployed in Scotland for the first time to monitor the amount of drivers who use mobile phones behind the wheel and don’t wear seatbelts. Transport Scotland says the issues are two of the ‘Fatal-5’ high-risk driver behaviours, with almost one in four road users killed on Scotland’s […]
Vision Zero South West: Data shows dramatic decrease in collisions at speed camera site
Speed cameras have been credited with a “dramatic and sustained” decrease in fatal and serious crashes on one of Devon & Cornwall’s most notorious roads. The A38 between Dobwalls and Bodmin in Cornwall has seen a 45% reduction in serious collisions according to long-term data collected five years before and after the installation of an […]
“People will have to take notice”: New seat belt penalty points backed as road safety measure
One of the UK’s leading experts in enforcement technology says plans to give penalty points to drivers caught not wearing a seat belt will help drive behaviour change and make roads safer, if they’re backed up with proper enforcement and driver awareness courses Acusensus UK General Manager and Chair of ITS UK’s Enforcement Forum, Geoff […]
Mobile phone distraction “normalised” – PACTS publishes Hidden Risks on UK Roads report
The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has published a major new report examining how the UK monitors and enforces two persistent high-risk behaviours: not wearing a seat belt and using a mobile phone while driving. Supported by Acusensus and informed by evidence from police forces, researchers, technology providers, and legal experts, the report highlights that both behaviours remain […]
Calls for tighter seatbelt enforcement made in BBC feature
A report on BBC breakfast has highlighted the issue of people driving without wearing seatbelts, after Acusensus technology helped a police force identify 6,000 offences in just one year. The feature shows how Devon and Cornwall Police is using the AI cameras to help catch driving offences, and how the force says it’s part of […]
Acusensus distracted driving cameras explained on national radio
Two people driving the take-up of cameras designed to change driver behaviour and improve road safety have appeared on BBC Radio Five Live to explain the value of the technology. Acusensus UK General Manager Geoff Collins and Adrian Leisk, Devon and Cornwall Police’s Head of Road Safety, were interviewed by Adrian Chiles on the station, […]