Can High-Speed Cameras Detect Unlicensed Driving?
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No, unless the driver commits a traffic violation while driving without a license and their face is captured by the camera, leading to the discovery of unlicensed driving during the violation processing. Here are the relevant details: 1. Penalties: Driving a motor vehicle without obtaining a driver's license, or when the license is revoked or temporarily suspended, will result in a fine ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan and may also lead to detention for up to 15 days. If a driver has a license but fails to carry it when checked, the vehicle will be temporarily impounded. If the driver subsequently provides a genuine and valid license and had no violations while driving, they may receive a warning or a fine of 20-200 yuan. 2. Precautions: If you don't have a license, don't drive. Be responsible for yourself and others.
High-speed cameras are primarily designed to capture vehicle violations, such as speeding or running red lights. They mainly calculate violations by recognizing license plate numbers and speed. To identify unlicensed driving, the cameras would need facial recognition technology combined with database comparisons to confirm identities. However, most high-speed camera systems in many areas do not yet have this capability—they typically only capture blurry facial images. From what I've observed in tech circles, these systems currently rely more on manual backend checks or police spot inspections to detect unlicensed driving. So, if there are no other issues with the vehicle, it's basically impossible to identify unlicensed driving solely from camera images. Future AI upgrades may improve this, but at this stage, it's better not to risk driving without a license.
