Sussex Police was among the forces to join National Highways’ trial of ‘new safety cameras’ – which were pictured on Worthing Road, East Preston (see the images below).
A spokesperson for National Highways said: “A trial of new mobile technology which can automatically detect motorists who are not wearing a seatbelt or using mobile phones while driving is being extended with police across the country taking part.
“Ten police forces will be using the new kit which is mounted to a vehicle or trailer and has multiple cameras giving differing views of the driver and their passengers.
“The National Highways trial first launched in 2021 when motorists spotted driving without seatbelts or on the phone by police using the technology were sent warning letters informing them of the dangers of their behaviour.”
As reported in the national media today, the new cameras are being deployed in Greater Manchester this week, with ten police forces taking part in a trial of the technology which runs until March next year.
1. Sussex Police joins AI camera trial
AI cameras, pictured here in East Preston, 'automatically detect' motorists not wearing a seatbelt Photo: Eddie Mitchell
2. Sussex Police joins AI camera trial
AI cameras, pictured here in East Preston, 'automatically detect' motorists not wearing a seatbelt Photo: Eddie Mitchell
3. Sussex Police joins AI camera trial
AI cameras, pictured here in East Preston, 'automatically detect' motorists not wearing a seatbelt Photo: Eddie Mitchell
4. Sussex Police joins AI camera trial
AI cameras, pictured here in East Preston, 'automatically detect' motorists not wearing a seatbelt Photo: Eddie Mitchell