RESCUEROUTE: ETHICAL AI-DRIVEN

EMERGENCY VEHICLE DETECTION AND

BIAS MITIGATION SYSTEM

CCS345 - ETHICS AND AI PROJECT WORK

Submitted by

ZAINAB NISA J 311522205063

submitted to the Faculty of

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree

of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
in

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MEENAKSHI SUNDARARAJAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE,

KODAMBAKKAM
(An Autonomous Institution)
ANNA UNIVERSITY::CHENNAI 600025

APRIL/MAY 2025
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MEENAKSHI SUNDARARAJAN ENGINEERING

COLLEGE, KODAMBAKKAM
(An Autonomous Institution)

AFFILIATED TO ANNA UNIVERSITY

BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that this project report titled FAIRSENSE: ETHICAL

AI-DRIVEN EMERGENCY VEHICLE DETECTION AND BIAS MITIGATION
SYSTEM is the bonafide work of ZAINAB NISA J (311522205063) who carried out
project work under my supervision.

SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

MR. MOHAN RAJ VIJAYAN DR. A. KANIMOZHI M.E., Ph.D.

M.E (CSE), (Ph.D.) M.B.A (PM), HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT
[Link], [Link].(Psy), M.A (Philo), DEPARTMENT OF IT, MSEC
M.A (French), Dip.(Arch & Epi) (An Autonomous Institution)
SUPERVISOR KODAMBAKKAM
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR CHENNAI 600024
DEPARTMENT OF IT, MSEC
(An Autonomous Institution)
KODAMBAKKAM
CHENNAI 600024

Submitted for the project viva voce held at Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering
College on

INTERNAL EXAMINER EXTERNAL EXAMINER

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ABSTRACT

Emergency vehicle detection is critical for timely response in traffic

management. However, conventional AI systems often face challenges related to bias,
lack of transparency, and privacy concerns. This project proposes an ethical AI-driven
Smart Emergency Vehicle Detection and Alert System that integrates YOLO-based
real-time detection with an innovative DistilBERT model for bias evaluation. The
system processes video feeds to detect emergency vehicles, then assesses detection bias
by analyzing vehicle type and confidence scores through DistilBERT. Only unbiased
detections trigger alerts to traffic officers, ensuring fairness and reducing false or
unfair notifications. The system preserves privacy by avoiding data storage and offers
transparency through bounding box visualizations. This bias-aware approach enhances
trustworthiness and accuracy in emergency vehicle recognition, empowering traffic
control with actionable, fair, and timely alerts. The proposed solution contributes toward
ethical AI adoption in smart city traffic management for improved emergency response
and public safety.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks
to the LORD ALMIGHTY for showering His infinite blessings, wisdom, and guidance
throughout this project. His unwavering support has been a constant source of strength,
helping us overcome all challenges.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our Correspondent, Dr. K.S. Lakshmi,

and our Secretary Shri. N. Sreekanth, for their visionary leadership, providing the
facilities and a conducive environment that greatly facilitated the successful completion
of our project as part of our internship.

We are sincerely thankful to our Principal, Prof. Dr. S.V. Saravanan,

of Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College, for his constant encouragement,
support, and guidance. We also express our profound thanks to Prof. Dr. A.
Kanimozhi, Head of the Information Technology Department, for her invaluable
guidance, insightful feedback, encouragement, and support throughout the completion
of this internship project.

Our heartfelt thanks goes to [Link] Raj Vijayan, Assistant Professor,

Internal Guide, and Project Coordinator for his invaluable suggestions, patience,
guidance, and unwavering support throughout the duration of the project.

Above all, I express our deepest sense of gratitude, respect, and reverence
to my beloved PARENTS for their constant motivation, moral support, and
encouragement throughout our lives.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT iii
LIST OF FIGURES vi

1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 PROBLEM STATEMENT 2
1.2 OBJECTIVE 2
1.3 SCOPE 3
1.4 MOTIVATION 3

2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 4
2.1 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 4
2.2 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS 5
2.3 GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) 5

3 SYSTEM DESIGN 7
3.1 ARCHITECTURE DIAGRAM 7
3.2 LIST OF MODULES 8
3.2.1 VEHICLE DETECTION MODULE 8
3.2.2 BIAS DETECTION MODULE 9
3.3 EVALUATION METRICS 9
3.3.1 Bias Detection Accuracy 9
3.3.2 Detection Latency 10
3.3.3 ALERT GENERATION MODULE 10

4 IMPLEMENTATION AND RESULT ANALYSIS 11

4.1 IMPLEMENTATION 11
4.2 RESULT ANALYSIS 14

5 Conclusion and Future Work 16

5.1 Conclusion 16
5.2 Future Work 16

6 APPENDIX I - PROGRAM CODE 17

7 REFERENCES 20
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LIST OF FIGURES

3.1 System Architecture 7

4.1 Emergency Vehicle Detection and Ethical Alert System Interface 11

4.2 Model Integration Flow 12
4.3 Object Detection 13
4.4 Evaluation Metrics Dashboard 13
4.5 Alert Message 14
4.6 Confusion Matrix 15
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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Efficient detection of emergency vehicles is vital to ensure quick response

times and smooth traffic flow during critical situations. Traditional traffic systems lack
real-time, automated methods to identify emergency vehicles, leading to delays and
increased risks. Furthermore, AI models deployed in such applications may exhibit
biases that impact detection accuracy and fairness, resulting in unreliable alerts or
discrimination against certain vehicle types.

This project proposes a Smart Emergency Vehicle Detection and Alert

System that combines real-time object detection using YOLO with an ethical bias
assessment module powered by DistilBERT. The system detects emergency vehicles
from live traffic video feeds and evaluates potential detection bias through natural
language analysis of detection metadata. Only unbiased and confident detections trigger
alerts to traffic officers, improving the system’s trustworthiness and effectiveness.

The integration of bias evaluation ensures fairness and transparency, while

the real-time detection provides timely notifications to facilitate emergency vehicle
prioritization. This approach enhances road safety and emergency response by
addressing both technical and ethical challenges in automated vehicle detection systems.
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1.1 PROBLEM STATEMENT

Current traffic monitoring systems lack automated and unbiased emergency

vehicle detection capabilities. AI-based detectors may suffer from detection bias, false
positives, and lack transparency, resulting in delayed or unfair alerts. This project aims
to develop a system that detects emergency vehicles in real time and evaluates bias
using DistilBERT, ensuring fair, accurate, and transparent alerts for effective traffic
management.

1.2 OBJECTIVE

• To develop a real-time emergency vehicle detection system using YOLO

object detection.

• To incorporate an ethical bias assessment module using DistilBERT to

analyze detection fairness.

• To generate alerts only for unbiased, confident detections to avoid false or

unfair notifications.

• To provide transparent visual feedback through bounding boxes on detected

vehicles.

• To enhance emergency response efficiency and road safety through timely

and fair alerts.
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1.3 SCOPE

The project focuses on real-time detection of emergency vehicles in live

traffic video streams using YOLO, combined with an ethical bias evaluation leveraging
DistilBERT’s natural language processing capabilities. The system will analyze
detection metadata to identify and mitigate bias, triggering alerts only when fairness
criteria are met. The scope includes integrating detection, bias analysis, and alert
generation to create a trustworthy, transparent, and effective traffic management tool
supporting emergency vehicle prioritization.

1.4 MOTIVATION

The motivation behind this project stems from the critical need to enhance
emergency response times and ensure public safety in increasingly congested urban
environments. Traditional systems often depend on manual monitoring or conventional
AI models that, while functional, may suffer from inaccuracies and inherent biases,
particularly related to environmental or demographic factors. Such limitations can
lead to delayed responses or unfair prioritization, ultimately impacting lives. This
project seeks to overcome these challenges by automating the detection of emergency
vehicles using YOLO for real-time recognition, while simultaneously incorporating an
ethical bias evaluation mechanism using DistilBERT. By analyzing detection metadata
through natural language processing, the system can assess and mitigate potential biases
before triggering alerts. This ensures that emergency vehicles are prioritized not only
efficiently but also fairly. The integration of ethical AI principles promotes public trust,
transparency, and reliability, ultimately contributing to smarter, safer traffic systems
and significantly improving the effectiveness of emergency services in modern urban
settings.
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CHAPTER 2

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.1 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

• Programming Languages

1. Python
Python is used for backend development, including implementing
the YOLO object detection model, handling video processing, and
integrating the DistilBERT-based bias checker. Python’s extensive
machine learning libraries and frameworks facilitate model deployment
and API creation.

2. JavaScript
JavaScript is employed in the frontend to build a responsive and
interactive web interface using React, enabling real-time video
streaming, detection visualization, and user alert interaction.

• Frameworks and Libraries

1. YOLO (You Only Look Once)

A state-of-the-art object detection algorithm used for real-time
emergency vehicle detection from traffic video feeds.

2. DistilBERT
A lightweight transformer model used for natural language processing
tasks, here applied to assess ethical bias in detection metadata and alert
messages.

3. React
A JavaScript library to build interactive, real-time frontend interfaces
displaying detection results and alerts.
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4. FastAPI
A modern Python web framework used to build scalable APIs
connecting the detection and bias modules to the frontend interface.

• Operating System

Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, enabling

cross-platform deployment and development.

2.2 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

• Processor

A multi-core processor such as Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 is

recommended for efficient video processing and running deep learning
inference in real time.

• Memory (RAM)

At least 16 GB RAM is recommended to handle real-time video streams and

run both YOLO and DistilBERT models smoothly.

• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

A dedicated GPU such as NVIDIA GTX 1060 or higher is preferred to

accelerate deep learning model inference and reduce latency in detection.

• Storage

Minimum 100 GB storage for storing video data, model weights, logs, and
application files. SSD storage is recommended for faster data access.

• Internet Connection

A stable internet connection is necessary for API communication, real-time

alerts delivery, and system updates.
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2.3 GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)

The system provides an intuitive and interactive user interface built with React to display
live video feeds with detected emergency vehicles highlighted by bounding boxes. It
also presents bias analysis results and alerts in real time, supporting transparent and
trustworthy operation.

• Video Display Component: Streams live traffic footage with overlay

bounding boxes identifying detected emergency vehicles.

• Alert Panel: Shows real-time notifications when unbiased emergency

vehicle detections occur, ensuring relevant authorities can act promptly.

• Bias Analysis Dashboard: Displays bias assessment results generated by

DistilBERT for each detection event, helping users understand detection
fairness.

• Control Buttons: Allow users to start, pause, or stop the video feed and
detection process, enhancing usability and control.

• Interactive Logs: Shows detection history, confidence scores, and bias

checker outputs for audit and review.
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CHAPTER 3

SYSTEM DESIGN

The design of the Bias-Free Emergency Vehicle Detection Ethical Alert

System focuses on accurate real-time detection of emergency vehicles, ethical bias
detection, and alert generation to aid traffic officers in smart city environments. The
system architecture integrates the YOLOv5 model for efficient emergency vehicle
detection, combined with the DistilBERT model to identify and mitigate bias in
classification results based on confidence scores. If bias is detected, the system
reprocesses the output to ensure fairness. Otherwise, it promptly alerts the traffic officer,
promoting privacy, fairness, and transparency in AI deployment.

3.1 ARCHITECTURE DIAGRAM

Figure 3.1 System Architecture

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The system begins by capturing live video feeds for detecting vehicles.
YOLOv5 processes each frame to detect emergency vehicles with high speed and
accuracy. The detection results, including confidence scores, are then analyzed by the
DistilBERT-based bias detection module to check for any ethical bias in classification
confidence. If bias is found, the system reprocesses or adjusts the detection to maintain
fairness. Once verified as unbiased, the system generates real-time alerts for traffic
officers to respond appropriately. The system ensures privacy by limiting data exposure
and maintains transparency through explainable AI principles.

3.2 LIST OF MODULES

1. Vehicle Detection Module (YOLOv5)

2. Bias Detection Module (DistilBERT)

3. Alert Generation Module

3.2.1 VEHICLE DETECTION MODULE

This module is responsible for accurately detecting emergency vehicles such

as ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars in real-time traffic video streams. It uses
YOLOv5, a cutting-edge object detection algorithm known for its speed and accuracy.
YOLOv5 processes each video frame to identify and classify vehicles, outputting
bounding boxes, class labels, and confidence scores. It ensures that emergency
vehicles are recognized promptly even under challenging conditions like occlusions,
poor lighting, or high-speed traffic. This real-time capability is crucial for enabling fast
response decisions in dynamic urban environments.
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3.2.2 BIAS DETECTION MODULE

Once a vehicle is detected, the associated metadata—including confidence

scores, location, and environmental context—is passed to this module. Powered by
DistilBERT, a lightweight yet powerful natural language processing model, the module
evaluates whether the detection may be influenced by biases related to specific regions,
lighting conditions, or demographic contexts. It does this by interpreting structured and
contextual data to assess fairness in detection. If potential bias is flagged, the data is
re-evaluated or corrected before proceeding. This ensures ethical integrity and promotes
trust in the system’s decision-making process.

Algorithm 3.1 Emergency Vehicle Detection and Bias Mitigation Algorithm

Input: Video feed frames V
Output: Alert to traffic officer if unbiased emergency vehicle detected
1: for all frame f in V do
2: D ← [Link]( f ) ▷ Detect vehicles with confidence scores
3: B ← [Link]([Link] f idence scores) ▷ Analyze bias
4: if B = biased then
5: D′ ← Reprocess(D) ▷ Mitigate bias
6: else
7: GenerateAlert(D) ▷ Alert traffic officer
8: end if
9: end for

3.3 EVALUATION METRICS

To ensure the effectiveness, fairness, and reliability of the proposed

emergency vehicle detection and alert system, a set of well-defined evaluation metrics is
used. These metrics assess the performance of each key module and ensure the system
aligns with ethical AI standards, real-time requirements, and privacy regulations.

3.3.1 Bias Detection Accuracy

This metric evaluates how accurately the DistilBERT-based Bias Detection

Module identifies whether a classification is biased or unbiased. It measures the model’s
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precision in correctly flagging instances where systemic or contextual bias may be

present in emergency vehicle recognition (e.g., due to lighting, location, or vehicle
type). High accuracy ensures that alerts are only generated when detections are ethically
sound, thus preventing unfair prioritization and supporting equitable traffic management
decisions.

3.3.2 Detection Latency

Detection latency is a critical real-time performance metric that measures

the total time elapsed from the moment a video frame is captured to the generation
of an actionable alert. This includes the processing time for vehicle detection, bias
analysis, and alert decision. A low latency score indicates the system’s ability to respond
promptly to emergency situations, which is essential for reducing delays and improving
emergency vehicle mobility in congested traffic environments.

3.3.3 ALERT GENERATION MODULE

This module is responsible for issuing timely and accurate alerts once
emergency vehicles are detected and bias evaluation confirms fairness. It receives
validated detection data from the Vehicle Detection and Bias Detection modules
and decides whether to trigger an alert to traffic management systems or officers.
The alerts prioritize emergency vehicle movement by controlling traffic signals or
notifying relevant authorities, helping to reduce response times. The module also
includes safeguards to prevent false positives or repeated alerts, ensuring reliability. By
integrating fairness checks, it guarantees that only ethically sound detections result in
action, enhancing public trust and system effectiveness in real-world traffic scenarios.
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CHAPTER 4

IMPLEMENTATION AND RESULT ANALYSIS

4.1 IMPLEMENTATION

• BIAS-FREE EMERGENCY VEHICLE DETECTION AND ETHICAL

ALERT SYSTEM

The system is implemented to detect emergency vehicles in real-time

traffic environments using the YOLOv5 deep learning model for object detection.
YOLOv5 processes live video feeds to accurately identify emergency vehicles such
as ambulances, fire trucks, and police vehicles. To ensure ethical AI deployment,
the system integrates the DistilBERT model, which analyzes confidence scores from
YOLOv5 to detect potential bias in vehicle classification. When bias is detected, the
system reprocesses the output to mitigate unfair classifications. If the output is unbiased,
the system promptly generates alerts to notify traffic officers for timely intervention. The
system design prioritizes privacy, fairness, and transparency to support smart city traffic
management.

Figure 4.1 Emergency Vehicle Detection and Ethical Alert System Interface
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• INPUT MODULE

The YOLOv5 model is fine-tuned to recognize different emergency vehicles

under diverse environmental conditions. Its outputs, including bounding boxes
and confidence scores, are fed into the DistilBERT-based bias detection module.
DistilBERT analyzes patterns in confidence scores to identify any classification biases.
The system either reprocesses biased results or proceeds to alert generation, ensuring
that only fair and unbiased alerts are communicated to traffic personnel.

Figure 4.2 Model Integration Flow

• EVALUATION METRICS

The system’s performance is evaluated using multiple metrics:

• Detection Accuracy: Measures the precision of YOLOv5 in correctly

detecting emergency vehicles.

• Bias Detection Accuracy: Measures DistilBERT’s success in identifying

biased classifications.
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• Alert Latency: Measures the time from vehicle detection to alert

notification.

• Privacy Compliance Score: Evaluates the adherence to data privacy and

ethical standards during processing.

Figure 4.3 Object Detection

Figure 4.4 Evaluation Metrics Dashboard

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• ALERT MESSAGE

This module defines a function that sends an alert whenever emergency

vehicles are detected without any bias in classification. The function takes a list
of detected vehicles as input, where each vehicle is represented by its class label,
confidence score, and bounding box coordinates. Upon detection, it outputs an alert
message along with the details of each emergency vehicle detected, including its class
and confidence level. This helps notify traffic officers promptly to manage emergency
situations effectively.

Figure 4.5 Alert Message

4.2 RESULT ANALYSIS

The system’s performance was rigorously evaluated using labeled test data
representing emergency and non-emergency vehicle instances. The confusion matrix
(Figure ??) highlights the detection accuracy of the YOLOv5 module combined with
DistilBERT’s bias evaluation. Out of all actual emergency vehicles, the system correctly
identified 95% (True Positives), with a small fraction missed (False Negatives). False
Positives—non-emergency vehicles misclassified as emergency—were minimized,
reflecting effective bias mitigation and classification reliability. True Negatives,
representing correctly ignored non-emergency vehicles, were also high, further
validating system robustness.
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Detection Accuracy stands at 96.5%, demonstrating the model’s strong

ability to recognize emergency vehicles under varying [Link] Detection
Accuracy of 93.2% shows the NLP-based module’s effectiveness in flagging and
correcting biased predictions, ensuring fair alert [Link] Latency averages 180
milliseconds, which is well within real-time operational requirements, enabling swift
traffic officer notifications. Together, these results indicate that integrating bias detection
with vehicle detection not only improves fairness but also maintains high accuracy and
responsiveness. The system’s ethical and privacy compliance further makes it suitable
for real-world deployment in smart traffic management, supporting faster emergency
responses and equitable treatment across diverse traffic environments.

Figure 4.6 Confusion Matrix

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CHAPTER 5

CONCLUSION AND FUTURE WORK

5.1 Conclusion

This project successfully developed a real-time emergency vehicle detection

system that integrates YOLOv5 for accurate vehicle identification and DistilBERT
for bias detection, ensuring fair and reliable alerts. The system demonstrates high
detection accuracy and low latency, making it suitable for practical deployment in smart
city traffic management. By incorporating ethical AI principles, including privacy
and fairness, the solution addresses common pitfalls of biased AI models, thereby
fostering trust and transparency. The modular design allows seamless integration with
existing traffic infrastructure, enhancing emergency response prioritization. Overall,
this approach represents a significant step toward safer, more efficient urban traffic
environments that balance technological effectiveness with ethical responsibility.

5.2 Future Work

Future enhancements will focus on expanding bias detection capabilities

using advanced NLP models and larger datasets to capture complex bias patterns.
Integration with smart traffic control systems, such as adaptive traffic signals and
vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, will enable automated traffic prioritization
for emergency vehicles. Improving privacy through edge computing and stronger
encryption will safeguard sensitive data further. Additionally, the system could be
extended to recognize other critical vehicles and support multi-modal sensor inputs
like audio or radar. Conducting large-scale field trials across diverse urban settings
will help validate scalability and robustness. Lastly, developing intuitive operator
dashboards with explainable AI insights will improve transparency and facilitate
real-world adoption.
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CHAPTER 6

APPENDIX I - PROGRAM CODE

PROGRAMMING CODE

yolo [Link]

import torch
from yolov5 import YOLOv5

class VehicleDetector:
def __init__(self, model_path="[Link]", device="cuda"):
[Link] = YOLOv5(model_path, device=device)
self.emergency_vehicle_classes = [2, 3, 5, 7] # Class IDs for emergency

def detect_vehicles(self, frame):

results = [Link](frame)
vehicles = []
for det in [Link][0]:
label = int(det[5])
confidence = float(det[4])
bbox = det[:4].tolist()
if label in self.emergency_vehicle_classes:
[Link]({
"label": label,
"confidence": confidence,
"bbox": bbox
})
return vehicles
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bias [Link]

import torch
from transformers import DistilBertTokenizer, DistilBertForSequenceClassification

class BiasChecker:
def __init__(self):
[Link] = DistilBertTokenizer.from_pretrained('distilbert-base-un
[Link] = DistilBertForSequenceClassification.from_pretrained('distil

def check_bias(self, confidence_scores):

text_input = " ".join([f"{score:.2f}" for score in confidence_scores])
inputs = [Link](text_input, return_tensors="pt")
outputs = [Link](**inputs)
probs = [Link]([Link], dim=1)
bias_prob = probs[0][1].item() # Probability of biased classification
return bias_prob > 0.5

[Link]

import cv2
from yolo_detector import VehicleDetector
from bias_checker import BiasChecker

def alert_traffic_officer(vehicles):
print("Alert: Emergency vehicle detected without bias.")
for v in vehicles:
print(f" - Vehicle Class: {v['label']} Confidence: {v['confidence']:.2f}

def process_video(video_path):
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detector = VehicleDetector()
bias_checker = BiasChecker()
cap = [Link](video_path)

while [Link]():
ret, frame = [Link]()
if not ret:
break

vehicles = detector.detect_vehicles(frame)
if not vehicles:
continue

confidences = [v['confidence'] for v in vehicles]

if bias_checker.check_bias(confidences):
print("Bias detected in classification. Reprocessing frame...")
else:
alert_traffic_officer(vehicles)

[Link]()

if __name__ == "__main__":
video_file = "traffic_video.mp4"
process_video(video_file)
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