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Smart cameras to tackle smart phones in drivers' hands
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ROADPOL member, the Netherlands, first in Europe to snap texting and chatting violators on the road
The smart cameras, here on a viaduct over the A28, that are used to monitor traffic for calling and app using motorists. IMAGE ANP
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Smart cameras will clamp on texting, app using and calling drivers.
The unique for Europe measure is set to be introduced by the Public Prosecution on Traffic (CVOM) in the Netherlands.
Until now agents tackled the violations by intercepting drivers to the side of the road, requiring a lot of personnel capacity. Still, within just the last year more than 120,000 tickets were handed to drivers holding a phone behind the wheel, data from Institute for Road Safety Research shows.
“If the new smart cameras run all year round, that number will easily double. They see everything”, says national...
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