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The U.K. is about to make your car rides feel a lot like being in a reality TV show—complete with cameras that can see inside your vehicle! That’s right, new “ultra” two-way speed cameras are being deployed, and they’re not just watching for speeding. These tech-savvy little devices can catch you in the act of texting, not wearing a seatbelt, or even running a red light. It’s like having an overly cautious parent riding shotgun, but with a much louder beep when you mess up.
Supporters are rallying behind these cameras as a means to boost road safety, claiming they’ll help reduce accidents and make the streets a safer place. Critics, on the other hand, are raising the alarm about privacy concerns. Will we soon have more cameras than people on the roads? And let’s face it, if this is the future, we might as well polish our mirrors—we’re gonna need to keep a close eye on the backseat!
As more cities consider this high-tech enforcement, one question looms: how much surveillance are we willing to accept for our safety? If your car could talk, would it be more of a worried parent or a judgemental passenger? Feel free to sound off below—I’m curious to hear your thoughts!
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