South Australia’s distracted driving problem laid bare by new cameras

1 July 2024, 10:23 am

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More than 8000 motorists in South Australia were caught using their mobile phones illegally by new cameras, but they will not receive fines until September 19. A total of 8603 potential offences were detected between June 19 and June 25, with 6397 warning letters issued. The cameras are part of a government initiative to reduce road trauma caused by distracted driving. The cameras are active in five locations, with two more expected in early 2025. Manual reviews are common practice to ensure accuracy.

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