Traffic authority tests AI system to detect mobile phone use and seatbelt non-compliance

The mobile device was tested on the A-2 in Cornellà and the AP-7 during the summer months.

Generic image of a traffic surveillance camera installed on a mobile trailer.
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Generic image of a traffic surveillance camera installed on a mobile trailer.

The Servei Català de Trànsit has begun testing a new technology based on artificial intelligence to identify traffic violations such as mobile phone use and failure to wear a seatbelt.

The system is integrated into a mobile trailer equipped with high-definition cameras and advanced algorithms. Its main feature is an overhead view that allows for continuous monitoring of vehicle occupants' behavior.
During June and July, a pilot test was conducted at strategic locations such as the A-2 in Cornellà de Llobregat and the former La Roca toll station on the AP-7. The collected data shows that driving distractions remain a significant issue on the road network.
The analysis detected over 8,500 drivers using their mobile phones and 4,500 passengers not correctly using their seatbelts. The agency aims to refine this technology for integration into the road safety plan scheduled for the 2027-2030 period.