en.Wedoany.com Reported - A survey shows that 81% of UK respondents support the nationwide rollout of AI (Artificial Intelligence) road cameras to monitor drivers using mobile devices such as phones while driving.

This technology targeting distracted driving is being trialed in Scotland for six months across 12 locations. The trial aims to collect data on the prevalence of phone use while driving and inform future enforcement policies. The survey also found that 54% of drivers have noticed an increase in motorists using phones on the road, indicating the issue remains widespread.

Although most drivers claim to avoid using phones while driving, some admit to occasional use. About 65% of respondents said they never use their phones while driving, while others admitted to checking navigation apps (10%) or answering and rejecting calls (9%). A small number acknowledged using their phones when stopped in traffic, to check notifications, switch music, or even send text messages.

In England, drivers caught holding a phone while driving face six penalty points and a £200 fine. Newly qualified drivers who accumulate six penalty points within two years of passing their test may face automatic license revocation. The research also shows that nearly three-quarters (73%) of respondents said they would challenge a driver if they saw them using a phone behind the wheel.

Greg Wilson, car insurance expert and CEO of Quotezone.co.uk, said using a phone while driving remains one of the most dangerous distractions on the road. He noted that as AI cameras are being tested to detect offenders, drivers should expect stricter enforcement in the coming years. A single phone use conviction could result in six penalty points, a fine, and higher insurance premiums. He urged drivers to focus on driving to protect lives, their licenses, and long-term driving costs. Road safety experts advise drivers to take precautions before setting off to minimize distractions, such as placing phones out of reach, enabling "Do Not Disturb" mode, and entering navigation routes in advance.

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