Pamplona installs AI radars that detect eight infractions

Pamplona is gearing up for June with a new feature that will make many drivers think twice before looking at their phone or running a red light. Four new AI-powered radars, with no visible cabin and costing 20,000 euros each, will arrive in the city to monitor up to eight different infractions. The idea is clear: put an end to common oversights like not wearing a seatbelt or encroaching on pedestrian crossings. Driving with full attention will be the only way to avoid penalties. 🚦

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How the AI that will monitor Pamplona's streets works 🤖

These devices are not ordinary radars. Equipped with artificial intelligence, they can analyze vehicle behavior in real time and detect everything from speeding to using a mobile phone while driving. They also identify if the driver is not wearing a seatbelt or if they encroach on a pedestrian crossing. Lacking a visible cabin, their presence goes unnoticed, making it difficult for drivers to spot them with the naked eye. Each unit, priced at 20,000 euros, processes images and sends the evidence directly to the control center, where fines are managed. The technology is based on algorithms trained to recognize specific patterns, allowing for constant and precise surveillance.

The invisible radar that will catch you even with your phone in hand 📱

So, the old excuse of since there's no cabin, I'll run the red light and check my phone at the same time, because no one sees me no longer applies. These radars are like that friend who is always watching, but without you noticing. That said, at least the investment is clear: 80,000 euros for four units. Now, all that's left is for them to use the fine money to fix a pothole or two along the way, which wouldn't be a bad thing either.