AI traffic cameras, such as those installed in the UK, are surveillance cameras equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. They were installed to monitor and manage traffic conditions.
Those cameras use advanced computer vision algorithms to analyze real-time footage and gather valuable data about traffic flow, congestion, accidents, and information on the occupants of the vehicles.
They play a crucial role in modern traffic management by providing accurate and timely data to the authorities. This information can be used to assist in making informed decisions about optimizing traffic flow, identifying problem areas, and implementing appropriate measures to improve overall road safety and efficiency.
AI cameras can monitor intersections and detect vehicles running red lights or exceeding speed limit or committing other infractions.
But, AI traffic cameras can do much more than read license plates. They enable automated systems to identify vehicles and the occupants travelling in those vehicles. They can detect if the occupants are using cell phones or if they are wearing their seatbelts.
The deployment and use of AI traffic cameras, if they are introduced to Barbados, should be covered by the appropriate legislation to protect our privacy. Any data collected by these cameras should be handled responsibly and in accordance with relevant laws.