Virginia is implementing AI-powered cameras to enforce stop sign and crosswalk violations, focusing on school zones, work zones, and high-pedestrian areas. The initiative aims to improve pedestrian safety and reduce fatal crashes, with supporters emphasizing that the goal is not surveillance but safer streets. The system operates by issuing warnings before ticketing, and funding for the cameras comes directly from citations. The technology blurs faces of uninvolved individuals and operates only during limited hours to protect privacy. While critics raise concerns about broader surveillance risks, proponents argue the law balances safety and privacy by targeting specific problem areas.