AI Cameras Issue $13M in Fines for Distracted Driving
Update: 2025-12-12
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Western Australias new AI safety cameras have issued over 31,000 fines in their first four weeks, targeting distracted driving, speeding, and seatbelt violations. The system, which includes mobile and fixed cameras, had an eight-month warning period before fines began. Thirteen million dollars in fines were issued in the first month, with revenue reinvested into road safety initiatives. The cameras have captured shocking incidents, such as a truck driver traveling at 100 km/h without a seatbelt and using a phone. The cameras aim to change driver behavior and reduce the states high road fatality rate. Academics are using a driving simulator to demonstrate the dangers of distractions. The high volume of offenses detected highlights the need for improved road safety.
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