New AI cameras can now detect drink and drug drivers (Image: Getty)
with cutting-edge technology could catch out one type of driver on UK roads in a major .
or drivers could be detected by new with trials taking place this December.
The tool, developed by Australian company , can detect behaviour associated with motorists impaired by drink or drugs.
The tool could be vital in the run-up to Christmas and New Year where alcohol consumption tends to increase.
Experts believe the new technology could be vital in reducing accidents on the roads and saving lives.
The AI cameras are being tested this December (Image: National Highways)
Devon and Cornwall Police are conducting a trial of the technology this month meaning motorists in the region could be impacted.
Supt Simon Jenkinson said: “Our officers cannot be everywhere.
“As members of the Vision Zero South West, external road safety partnership, we’re committed to doing everything we can to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads.
“Embracing emerging technology such as these cameras is vital in that quest.”
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The temporary nature of the AI cameras means they can be moved quickly to any location across the county without warning.
Drivers may be unaware they have been picked up by the cameras until they are stopped by officers later in their journey.
This will allow drink and drug driving tests to take place before the effects wear off.
Geoff Collins, UK general manager of Acusensus, said: “We are delighted to be conducting the world’s first trials of this technology right here in Devon and Cornwall.”
The latest development comes just months after Acusensus developed
The AI tools can detect whether individuals behind the wheel and even whether they are not wearing seatbelts.
However, there was some opposition to the new technology with specialists at AutoExpress concerned the tool was an “excuse” to not police roads effectively.
editor Paul Baker said: “Any new measures in the battle against drink or drugged drivers are to be welcomed, but while opportunities presented by AI cameras are intriguing, Auto Express believes it’s vital this doesn’t become yet another excuse for reducing the headcount and visibility of trained traffic officers on UK roads – already at inexcusably low levels.”