Acusensus cameras and seat belts
Acusensus cameras and seat belts
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rovermorris999

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5,312 posts

211 months

Saturday 16th September 2023
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This is a bit niche but would anyone know if Acusensus cameras (which can tell if you are wearing a seat belt) can handle lap belts? Cars made between 1965 and 1968 must have seat belts fitted but they can be lap belts as in my 1966 Chevrolet convertible. I would think it would be difficult to tell from outside the car whether there were belts at all or whether they were being worn. I don't fancy having to argue a ticket every time I go past one of these. Does a human eyeball the photos or is the fine issued automatically? Presumably the onus would on the authorities to prove I wasn't wearing a belt as I wouldn't be able to prove I was.
Presumably pre-1965 cars would be recognised as not needing belts at all, although if they are fitted they must be worn.

normalbloke

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241 months

Saturday 16th September 2023
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rovermorris999

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Saturday 16th September 2023
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normalbloke said:
Good idea! smile

J__Wood

543 posts

83 months

Saturday 16th September 2023
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"Although the cameras use AI to detect potential offences, all images are subsequently reviewed by a human. If an offence has been correctly identified, the driver will either be sent a warning letter or a notice of intended prosecution, depending on the severity." from https://visionzerosouthwest.co.uk/uks-first-free-s...

rovermorris999

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211 months

Saturday 16th September 2023
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Thanks, that looks hopeful. I just hope they know the law regarding old cars.