Motorists could be slapped with huge fines over the coming days ahead of the Easter break, which will see millions of people travelling to see friends and family.
Experts are warning that driving offences could surge over the next two weeks as millions hit the road over the long bank holiday weekend.
Drivers could be caught out in particular by "invisible eyes" as police forces continue to roll out AI-powered speed cameras.
Many of these cameras use artificial intelligence technology to see inside vehicles and detect whether drivers are wearing their seat belts or using their mobile phone behind the wheel.
Data shows that almost 72 per cent of British drivers are unaware that AI cameras are active across the UK, with hopes for the further implementation of the technology in the future.
Further research obtained by a Freedom of Information request revealed that there is typically a surge in driving offences in regions where AI speed cameras are in operation.
Last year, more than 3,000 motorists across West Mercia, Norfolk and Durham were hit with a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIPs), marking a 63 per cent year-on-year jump.
Experts have suggested that the number of offences could rise further this year, especially with sophisticated camera technology picking up more rulebreakers.
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| VISION ZERO SOUTH WESTWest Mercia Police, which covers Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire, recorded the highest volume of holiday offences last year.
It saw a staggering 80 per cent surge in recorded offences and NIPs last Easter weekend compared to 2024.
Claire Wills-Mckissick, temporary car insurance expert at Tempcover, said the rollout of new AI technology was a "shift" in road safety enforcement.
She urged motorists to always follow road rules, noting that it was "more important than ever" to be mindful of habits, especially during the Easter period when millions of drivers will be travelling around the UK.
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AI speed cameras have become more common around the UK in recent years | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTERMs Wills-Mckissick added: "The Easter getaway can be a test of driver endurance but our research also shows that fatigue sets in often in just over an hour.
"An effective way to stay safe and help avoid preventable fines on longer journeys is to recognise signs of exhaustion and share the load."
This Easter period may be the first time that many drivers see AI cameras for the first time, if they are travelling in areas where they do not typically drive.
Tempcover research of 2,000 drivers found that 25 per cent believe that they will escape detection by an AI camera if they hold the phone in their lap or below the dashboard.
The AI speed cameras can see inside vehicles to see if drivers are using their mobile phones | VISION ZERO SOUTH WESTIn reality, AI cameras are placed strategically along the roadside in an elevated position, with high-resolution cameras able to spot devices, even if they would be out of sight for regular police patrols.
Drivers who flout the road rules can expect a hefty fine of £100 if they are not wearing their seatbelt, which can rise to £500 if the case is taken to court.
Motorists risk an even larger fine of £200 if they use a mobile phone at the wheel, even if they are stationary in traffic. They will also receive six penalty points on their licence.