A ‘no-distraction’ alert system designed to warn drivers of road hazards, police and safety cameras ahead is now available for UK fleets.
Co-Driver No2 connects millions of drivers and allows them to share traffic information in a single click
Already widely used on the continent, the Co-Driver No2 traffic camera and road hazard warning device has launched in the UK to help drivers share traffic information without the need to interact with touchscreens.
Developed by Danish firm Ooono, the firm’s flagship Co-Driver No2 solution delivers an audible and visual alert if a speed camera or traffic hazard looms.
Co-Driver connects millions of drivers and allows them to share traffic information in a single click. As a consequence, motorists will be notified on what’s waiting up the road with a simple, real-time beep from the compact, no-screen smart device. This eliminates the need to interact with touchscreens mid-drive. According to a study by Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), using in-car touchscreens can be more distracting and impair driving performance more than driving under the influence of alcohol or cannabis.
More than four million Ooono devices have been sold in Germany and now the Danish company is targeting the UK and is already building its community of drivers, each contributing to “collective intelligence”.
This real‑time community can report and verify incidents with a simple button press – no screens, no distraction. Every time a driver confirms a camera or hazard, it benefits others in the area.
The new product is backed by a team of engineers, product designers and road safety enthusiasts with deep experience in automotive systems. UK chief operating officer Sean Morris joined Ooono after a stint of lead engineering roles at Aston Martin and Continental and with a focus on high standards of reliability, simplicity and performance for product design.
Morris said: “This is a game-changer for motorists and UK road safety. With popular navigation apps, drivers can easily miss road hazards, police, or safety cameras ahead – and adding alerts often becomes horrendously distracting hidden behind various sub-menus. Most people don’t even switch their maps on just to pop to the shops.
“Co-Driver is different. It’s always on, using a simple button and audio beep system to keep drivers focused.
“We believe safe driving is a team sport. With Co-Driver, every user becomes both a recipient and a contributor of vital road information. There’s no magic – just smart engineering, reliable alerts and trust in the network.”