Looking for AI Cameras: Seat Belt and Phone Usage - Get All the Answers

Yes, seatbelt cameras do use AI. The AI component of these cameras is used to scan motorists and check whether they (and their passengers) are using their seatbelts correctly. The cameras are high quality, and AI is used to analyse the imagery and verify that the seatbelt is draped across the chest of the driver and passenger.

The disadvantages of AI cameras are:

• Uncontrolled errors and a high number of false positives (for example, the camera doesn’t pick up a seatbelt because the person is wearing black clothing)
• Privacy concerns, especially when you consider that the cameras are capturing inside the car
• Strain on the courts, because there may be an influx of people looking to appeal their case

A seatbelt sensor detects if you’re not wearing one through two major sensors: one located in the seat that detects if someone is in it, and one located in the seatbelt buckle, which will register when the seatbelt clicks into it. These tell the car you’re buckled up.

If you’re caught wearing no seatbelt, you’ll likely be fined. If you’re the driver, you may also take the fall for all the passengers who aren’t buckled in. If an accident takes place, there may also be insurance implications, and the payout might be minimal, or the claim might even be rejected based on negligence.

The dangers of using a phone while driving include:

• Getting into an accident because of being distracted or having a slow reaction time
• Drifting between lanes
• Being at the same impairment level as someone who’s driving under the influence
• Inattentional blindness, which is when you’re using a hands-free device and looking at the road ahead, but not actually concentrating

Cartrack’s AI cameras work by detecting fatigue and distractions while driving, which then trigger an alert response. Cartrack’s AI cameras use smart analytics, algorithms, and telematics to detect these actions. In-cabin voice alerts keep drivers safe by notifying them of potential issues, enabling them to quickly adjust their actions.

Outside of seatbelt and phone use, Cartrack’s AI cameras detect:

• Fatigue (yawning, eyes looking away or closed for too long)
• Speeding
• Smoking
• Camera obstructions
• Front collision warning

The cost of Cartrack’s AI camera dashcams starts at around R229 per month, but increases based on whether you get the dashcam as a standalone product or with the tracking device. The total can also depend on which AI camera solution you opt for and if you want additional cameras.

The best AI camera is the one that suits your particular needs. There isn’t necessarily a “best” camera in this case. Before choosing a camera, assess which features you want and how advanced you want those features to be. With Cartrack, you get a wide selection of high-quality cameras that suit every fleet size and industry.

You coach your drivers to follow safety rules by using footage recorded from the vehicles’ AI cameras, helping them learn responsible driving by addressing violations exhibited in the event-recorded footage. You should also have clear safety policies, set goals with your drivers, and do your best to incentivise improvements to encourage positive morale.

Yes, mobile phone and seatbelt detection cameras can detect a device on your lap. These cameras are extremely high-resolution, considering that they need to capture the inside of your car. The images are also taken from an elevated angle, looking into your vehicle through the windscreen.

Yes, seatbelt cameras do detect passengers. They’re meant to detect passengers anyway, especially people in the passenger seat next to the driver. Under the intended laws for seatbelt cameras, it’s the responsibility of the driver to ensure that everyone in the vehicle is safely and comfortably buckled up.