The United States has set a goal for 2025 to reduce traffic violations by decreasing the number of accidents. One of the main issues has been speeding, which has been addressed through the implementation of red-light cameras and automated camera technology. Clear examples can be seen in New York City, which has the largest network of automated camera technology in over 2,000 different locations. Through these, it is possible to penalize drivers who exceed the speed limit, especially in high-risk areas such as school zones or construction sites.
Other cities, like Minneapolis, have also implemented these measures through the Road Safety Camera Pilot Program. However, the use of artificial intelligence aims to go further when it comes to road safety. The company Elistair has introduced AI-controlled drones as a technological resource for traffic authorities. Through them, the aim is to monitor roads, identify accidents or any other incidents on the road, reducing traffic jams and enabling authorities to respond more quickly.
Security cameras to combat speeding
The fight to combat road safety violations in the United States has been one of the issues addressed during this year, 2025. Improving road safety, enforcing traffic laws, and managing congestion has been made possible thanks to the incorporation of technology on the roads. So far, the use of technology, mainly artificial intelligence, has focused on the implementation of red light cameras and automated camera technology. The city with the largest network of automated cameras is New York City, with more than 2,000 different locations.
Through this system, not only is it easier to detect and subsequently penalize drivers who exceed the speed limit, but it also facilitates the control of high-risk areas such as school zones or construction zones without the need for a physical police presence. In addition to New York, there are other cities that have also invested in the use of technology to improve traffic safety control, such as the city of Minneapolis. Last September, the city’s Traffic Safety Camera Pilot Program came into effect, through which the speed limit is monitored at five locations (although it plans to expand to 40). The first violation results in just a warning, but repeat offenders will receive fines of up to $80.
New AI Technology on the roads
Until now, authorities have relied on AI cameras to monitor speed limits, but technological advances are allowing them to take things a step further. The company Elistair has introduced AI-controlled drones as a technological tool for traffic authorities. Through this, the goal is to monitor roads, identify accidents or any other incidents on the routes, and reduce traffic jams. According to Elistair’s official website, “With cameras and sensors, UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) capture extensive data on traffic flow and can cover large areas quickly and efficiently. From city streets to highways, UAVs are transforming traffic monitoring and management. These UAVs also play a key role in crowd management operations by observing crowd movement patterns and traffic density”.
The goal of implementing the use of artificial intelligence is to make roads a safer place for all users on them. However, we must not forget that this is not achieved only through drones and surveillance cameras; the behavior of drivers is also important, as their actions will be penalized with harsher fines if they do not cooperate in enhancing road safety.