5 hours Ago By Luke Chillingsworth
More than 2,300 motorists have been snapped by AI speed cameras since they were introduced on UK roads. Freedom of Information Act data shows that a total of 2,341 drivers have been caught by the cameras since they were piloted back in 2021. AI cameras scan vehicles as they pass and can detect a range of motoring offences such as driving without a seat belt fitted or holding a mobile phone.
According to an analysis conducted by Confused.com , five police forces in the country currently operate the cameras. The data shows that a total of 951 offences were detected using AI cameras installed across Durham since 2021.
A further 882 offences were recorded in Humberside with 455 in Staffordshire and 53 in North Wales. Confused.com car insurance expert Rhydian Jones said: "Our latest research found that over 9 million drivers have been caught speeding in the last 3 years.
"That’s as the number of speeding fines in 2024 was 14% higher than those caught in 2022. But speeding isn’t the only issue, as distractions like mobile phones cause dangerous driving too. "That’s why the piloting of AI speed cameras is a step in the right direction to improve road safety.
The technology can spot drivers and passengers not wearing a seatbelt or using their phone behind the wheel. "The hope is that this will really help to crack down on drivers who risk the safety of themselves and other road users when behind the wheel." Analysis from the group found that a third (33%) of UK drivers do feel that the use of AI cameras on the streets will make roads safer.
The poll of 2,000 adults was conducted by One Poll on behalf of Confused.com between 14th and 19th February 2025. However, many are concerned about what the AI cameras are recording with 17% worried, the tools could be an invasion of privacy.
Despite this, the cameras are clearly having an impact, with road users admitting they were now more prepared to follow the rules. More than 1 in 10 drivers (14%) said they were less likely to use a mobile phone while driving because of fears around the AI cameras. Meanwhile, a further 11% stressed they would reconsider not wearing a seatbelt as a result of the new detectors.
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