The AI technology could see drivers facing some major penalties even if their passengers do wrong

If you’re a driver or planning to take your practical test soon, there’s some things you’ll need to know about the new AI speed cameras which have become operational today (3 September).

The new high-tech surveillance has been rolled out from today in Greater Manchester as part of a wider trial and if you’re not careful, you could be caught out.

That’s because the cameras can apparently see inside of your car and jot down any rule-breaking activities.

The punishment is also pretty gnarly and will see you having to fork out some serious cash for misdemeanours.

The cameras will be set up across the area and can be mounted to either a vehicle or to a trailer to get a good look at oncoming cars.

The National Highways first trialled the technology in 2021, and it can run the footage through AI to check whether drivers are not wearing a seatbelt or are using their phones behind the wheel.

The way it works is by taking two pictures – one which looks at the car and another which is a deeper angle to catch inside of the car.

Acusensus, the company which created the cameras, claims the tech will ‘provide automated recognition of drivers using mobile phones while driving in order to enforce traffic safety laws intended to prevent distracted driving’.

Known as its ‘Heads Up’ software, the AI camera can take images in almost any weather condition and during the day or night.

It may also be able to know if a driver is speeding, fails to stop at a red light, drives without a valid MOT or insurance, according to the Mail.

Safer Roads Greater Manchester is also set to use it too to as part of a research project to figure out how many drivers in the area are prone to breaking the law.