A new, advanced AI-powered camera is being tested for the first time in Devon and Cornwall.
As per BBC, this camera is designed to catch drivers who are driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
The advanced Heads-Up machine can now monitor how people are driving and recognize that a driver might be under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Geoff Collins, UK general manager of camera developer Acusensus, said in a statement, "We are delighted to be conducting the world's first trials of this technology right here in Devon and Cornwall."
Police officers stationed farther down the road can stop the vehicle, talk to the driver and conduct a quick test on the spot to check if the driver has consumed alcohol or used illegal drugs.
The camera is portable and can be set up on any road in Devon or Cornwall without advance notice.
It is pertinent to note that drivers won’t realize they’ve been monitored by the camera until police stop them later on.
Mr Collins added, "We are all safer if we can detect impairment before it causes an incident that could ruin lives.”
Acusensus cameras have been used before to help police catch drivers who are either using mobile phones while driving or not wearing seatbelts.
The trial is being conducted throughout December to join other campaigns aimed at raising awareness about drink-driving.
