Eye test could help police catch fatigued drivers
A ground-breaking research trial between VicRoads and Monash University is currently perfecting a camera test that would be able to scan the pupils of a driver to detect tiredness.
Currently, around 20 percent of crashes in Victoria are caused by fatiuge and it is believed that this new technology could decrease that number significantly.
This technology would in-turn allow police to pull over people driving erratically and test them for tiredness, much like they already do for alcohol and drugs.
“Roadside tests for drugs and alcohol have helped take impaired drivers off our roads – we want to see if a roadside fatigue test could have similar results and help keep all road users safe,” said Roger Chao, VicRoads director of road user and vehicle access.
What do you think? Is this a positive step to improve safety on the roads or just another police revenue raiser?
Quote...What do you think? Is this a positive step to improve safety on the roads or just another police revenue raiser?
In my opinion..if it raises revenue, so be it. However..I think it is certainly a positive step and I welcome it. I also think it should be extended to people who have eye diseases like advanced Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration.
There are many Glaucoma sufferers using the road who shouldn't be and I am hoping pressure will be put on doctors to recommend they hang up their ignition keys..