Wrong-way drink driver shown in Traffic Wales video
Traffic Wales has issued a video showing a driver three times over the limit driving the wrong way along the A55. In a tweet just before Christmas, the video showed the driver going west very slowly towards oncoming traffic in the outside lane of the eastbound carriageway. The post describes the “terrifying reality of drink […]
Drivers tell RAC they want tougher sentences for drink-drivers
New research by the RAC suggests tougher sentences are the most popular solution among motorists for tackling drink-driving. Four-in-10 motorists (38%) believe harsher sentences are the answer to curbing instances of drink-driving which were responsible for the deaths of some 300 people in 2022. Drivers questioned for the RAC Report on Motoring 2024 were able […]
Acusensus boss says initial automated impaired driving identification trial “encouraging”
The UK General Manager of road safety technology company Acusensus has hailed the initial results from a trial of technology to detect road use and behaviour consistent with drivers who may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Devon and Cornwall Police is trialling the technology over the Christmas period. It uses AI-powered cameras […]
Acusensus in world-first impaired driving detection trial
Road safety technology company Acusensus has trialled a new use of its AI-powered camera enforcement solution, by analysing the behaviour of drivers and suggesting which may be impaired by drink or drugs. The trial took place last Friday night (13 December) with Devon and Cornwall Police on a road in Tiverton, Devon. ***Listen to an […]
Acusensus boss calls young driver mobile use “worrying and alarming” as he calls for more technology enforcement
The UK manager of road safety technology company Acusensus says new figures showing a growing number of young drivers are illegally using mobile phones shows technological enforcement solutions are vital in keeping our roads safe. The RAC’s annual report on motoring quotes research suggesting the number of young drivers using phones behind the wheel has […]
Acusensus and Dr Suzy Charman among Road Safety GB awards winners
Road safety technology company Acusensus has been given a Road Safety GB Corporate Award at this year’s National Conference, with Dr Suzy Charman receiving the Achievement Award. Road Safety GB is a national road safety organisation made up of representatives from groups across the UK, including local government road safety teams. Acusensus are world leaders in […]
New location for Acusensus trailer in Devon
A trailer carrying Acusensus artificial intelligence cameras to detect road traffic offences is being deployed on Tavistock Road in Derriford to help protect road users in the area. The system captures images of passing vehicles to identify whether or not passengers are wearing seatbelts and whether the driver is using a mobile phone at the […]
Acusensus boss hails momentum in take-up of AI distracted driving technology
The UK manager of road safety technology company Acusensus says he feels there is “real momentum” in road safety authorities embracing new technology to spot distracted drivers and those who don’t wear a seatbelt. The company’s “Heads Up” Artificial Intelligence technology uses specially equipped cameras which can see through the windscreen and into the vehicle, […]
Greater Manchester to trial Acusensus cameras that automatically detect distracted drivers
Acusensus cameras which can automatically detect drivers using mobile phones behind the wheel or not wearing a seat belt are being trialled in Greater Manchester. The new ‘Heads Up’ technology from the Australian-based company captures footage of passing vehicles before the images are processed using artificial intelligence to detect potential offending drivers. Footage deemed to […]
Durham Police warn “we see you” after nearly a thousand law-breaking drivers identified by Acusensus camera
Police have reported that nearly a thousand drivers across County Durham have been caught using their mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt in just one week, thanks to the installation of a temporary enforcement camera. These people will now receive either warning letters or fines. The Acusensus camera was deployed in the first week […]