Britain wants to increase video surveillance of drivers

The Guardian reports that the British government wants to expand their massive roadway video surveillance system to crack down on people who don’t wear their seatbelts, and people who talk on their mobile phones while driving:

Existing road cameras divide into two groups: speed cameras, of which there are around 6,000 nationally; and up to 8,000 ANPR cameras which trigger a reaction when wanted, stolen or cloned number plates or uninsured cars are spotted. Under the proposal, police would also look out for mobile phone users and seatbelt offenders.

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