Drivers are being warned about a new technology now appearing on UK roads that could help catch thousands of speeding motorists.
The CO-DRIVER NO2, developed by Danish firm OOONO, has already sold more than four million units in Germany. The small device gives audio and visual alerts about speed cameras, roadworks, and hazards - all without drivers needing to look at a screen.
The launch comes as speeding offences hit record levels in Britain, with 3.3 million tickets issued in 2024. In London alone, more than 815,000 drivers were caught speeding, up 85,000 from the previous year.
To tackle the problem, the Metropolitan Police and Transport for London are deploying more mobile speed cameras in areas with high numbers of complaints.
Unlike apps that require drivers to interact with touchscreens, the CO-DRIVER NO2 is screenless and connects to a smartphone. It beeps automatically when hazards or enforcement zones are detected, helping motorists keep their eyes on the road.
Research by the Transport Research Laboratory shows that using in-car touchscreens can be more distracting - and dangerous - than driving under the influence. OOONO’s system aims to reduce this risk entirely by removing visual distractions.
“This is a game-changer for motorists and road safety in the UK,” said Sean Morris, OOONO’s UK Chief Operating Officer and former Aston Martin engineer.
He added: “With most navigation apps, important alerts about hazards or safety cameras can be buried in menus. CO-DRIVER keeps it simple - a single button and a beep.”
The device can detect fixed, mobile, average-speed, and red-light cameras, as well as accidents, construction zones, and temporary obstacles. It works automatically, even on short trips, meaning drivers don’t need to open a navigation app every time they start the car.
Cities such as Birmingham and Manchester have seen more issues with changing speed limits and temporary enforcement zones. The CO-DRIVER responds to these in real time, using data from other motorists rather than relying only on maps.
Each user can report incidents with one button press, instantly warning others nearby. This community-based network helps deliver faster, more accurate alerts than traditional sat-nav apps.
Under UK law, drivers caught speeding can face fines starting at £100 and three penalty points, rising to £2,500 depending on the severity of the offence.
“We believe safe driving is a team sport,” said Morris. “Every driver using CO-DRIVER contributes to safer roads by sharing live data. It’s not magic - just smart, reliable engineering.”
The device includes more than 9,000 fixed speed camera locations across Britain and supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for those who prefer on-screen alerts. Globally, the system covers 145,000 camera sites in 72 countries.
According to OOONO, around one-third of traffic collisions are caused by driver distraction - a problem this technology is designed to help eliminate.
