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Cameras in New South Wales will soon be able to detect seatbelt infringements, in addition to the unlawful use of mobile phones by drivers. The NSW Government has announced that overhead cameras will be able to catch those not wearing seatbelts or wearing them incorrectly, with fines of $387 and three demerit points. There will be no grace period when the new technology is switched on from July. More than 10,000 people are fined each year for seatbelt non-compliance, and data shows that 150 people died in motor vehicle accidents while not wearing a seatbelt in the five years to 2023. NSW Minister for Roads John Graham emphasized the importance of seatbelt usage, stating that it doubles a person’s chance of survival in a car crash.
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