# UK deployment of AI in policing and transport > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-deployment-of-ai-in-policing-and-transport > Updated: 2026-08-19T09:23:56.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The United Kingdom is deploying artificial intelligence technologies to improve public safety and operational efficiency within transport and policing sectors. In Scotland, Transport Scotland has initiated a £350,000 test of AI-enabled cameras on Edinburgh’s Calder Road and Silverknowes Parkway. These cameras are designed to detect seatbelt violations and smartphone usage. This initiative follows data indicating that staged “crash-for-cash” insurance frauds have cost over £25 million in the last five years. Concurrently, the UK government has invested £1.4 million in an AI-powered call-routing system for the national 101 non-emergency service. Developed by the Home Office and the National Police Chiefs’ Council, the software aims to reduce waiting times by identifying and redirecting non-police calls—such as those intended for the NHS or local councils—to the correct agencies. Following successful pilots in 15 police forces, the system is expected to save policing up to £8.5 million annually. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: UK government invests £1.4m in AI system for police calls The UK government is investing £1.4 million in an AI call-routing system to filter non-police calls from the 101 service, aiming to reduce wait times and save £8.5 million annually. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-government-invests-14m-in-ai-system-for-police-calls ### 2026-08-05: UK rolls out AI traffic cameras as crash‑for‑cash scams cost £25 million Scotland tests AI traffic cameras that could share images with police, while UK fraudsters’ staged crash‑for‑cash scams have cost over £25 million in five years. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-rolls-out-ai-traffic-cameras-as-crashforcash-scams-cost-25-million --- Cite as: UK deployment of AI in policing and transport. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uk-deployment-of-ai-in-policing-and-transport