In a move which has again attracted significant criticism from all areas of the UK population, it has been revealed that police in Manchester are trialling two cars which look very similar to the infamous Google streetcars. A 360° camera located on the top of a telescopic pole jutting out of the police cars is being used to catch motorists using mobile phones, eating at the wheel and applying make-up to name but a few distractions which are commonplace on UK roads.
However, there are serious suggestions that the cars themselves, which look very different from your average police car, are causing significant distractions for motorists in themselves and could be dangerous. Even though the various weaknesses to the system have been pointed out it appears that police chiefs are looking to roll them out into other areas of the UK if the Manchester trials prove successful.
It is very difficult to find a balance between monitoring driving habits and appreciating the privacy of those on UK roads. Whether telescopic cameras, which can monitor your every move as they pass you, are the answer is again very much open to debate. For those who believe Big Brother does not exist, think again! |
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