Speed cameras powered by artificial intelligence are catching thousands of drivers, with speeding fines surging by 14 per cent in the last three years.
New data has found that more than nine million drivers have been caught speeding in the last three years, with cases increasing every year.
Over 3.3 million Notices of Intended Prosecution (NIP) were issued to drivers in 2024, which was the highest recorded in the past three years.
This is a significant jump of 14 per cent compared to 2022, when less than three million offences were reported by police forces around the UK.
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More areas are rolling out AI speed cameras to fine drivers breaking rules
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The Department for Transport has increased parameters and systems to improve road safety with more AI speed cameras and roads with lower speed limits, including 20mph.
The Confused.com data has found that AI speed cameras are having the biggest impact on the growing number of fines and penalties being issued.
These AI devices act as speed cameras but can also see inside the car if the driver is wearing their seatbelt or using a mobile device while at the wheel.
The cameras have been piloted on roads across the UK since 2021, with 2,341 drivers being caught by AI since then.
In total, five police forces currently have AI speed cameras in place, including Durham, Humberside, the Metropolitan Police, North Wales and Staffordshire.
Two further constabularies are planning to install AI speed cameras, with Avon and Somerset Police joining Devon and Cornwall Police to pilot them soon.
One-third of drivers around the UK believe the use of AI will make roads safer, although 36 per cent want the AI cameras to be monitored by another person.
One of the most common complaints about AI speed cameras, and AI in general, is that it could be an invasion of privacy, which was noted by one in five motorists.
Rhydian Jones, car insurance expert at Confused.com, said: "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."
Jones also highlighted how motorists need to follow speed limits or they could be slapped with a fine of £100 and receive three points on their licence.
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TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTERHowever, in some instances, the penalty charge amount can depend on their annual income and how much faster they were going over the speed limit.
If someone earns the ONS median annual salary of £37,430 and they speed at 100mph in a 70mph zone, they will be hit with a fine of £899.76.
This represents 125 per cent of their weekly income, in addition to having four to six penalty points added to their driving licence.
