AI fines are coming faster than you think—are senior drivers ready?
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Drivers in Western Australia had only weeks left before a new era of road enforcement began.
For months, cameras had been watching—without handing down financial penalties.
Now, the grace period was over, and fines were about to land.
After a seven-month trial, AI-powered cameras were set to issue fines from 8 October for drivers caught speeding, using a mobile phone, or failing to wear a seatbelt correctly.
During the caution period, more than 60,000 notices were sent out, covering over 275,000 offences across the state.
Authorities introduced six mobile safety cameras in late January, including trailer-mounted units and fixed freeway devices, designed to detect multiple violations at once.
Upgraded cameras were also installed at two sites along the Kwinana Freeway, enhancing the rollout with permanent monitoring points.
The system was created to complement the existing fleet of automated speed cameras already in use by WA Police.
The urgency of the initiative came after Western Australia recorded its deadliest road toll in nearly a decade last year, with more than 180 lives lost.
The trial run of WA’s AI-powered cameras didn’t just tally offences—it also captured some shocking moments behind the wheel.
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If you thought the fines starting next month sounded strict, the trial period has already revealed just how much risky behaviour happens on the roads every day.
From speeding to seatbelt slip-ups, the cameras have been busy catching drivers who may not have realised they were breaking the rules.
One report laid out some of the most surprising—and at times shocking—offences recorded during the trial.
Read more: Reckless, dangerous and downright bizarre—new AI road cameras are catching it all
Could this new technology finally help turn the tide on WA’s rising road toll?
For months, cameras had been watching—without handing down financial penalties.
Now, the grace period was over, and fines were about to land.
After a seven-month trial, AI-powered cameras were set to issue fines from 8 October for drivers caught speeding, using a mobile phone, or failing to wear a seatbelt correctly.
During the caution period, more than 60,000 notices were sent out, covering over 275,000 offences across the state.
Authorities introduced six mobile safety cameras in late January, including trailer-mounted units and fixed freeway devices, designed to detect multiple violations at once.
AI road cameras set to issue fines. Image source: Pexels/Thomas Windisch | Disclaimer: This is a stock image used for illustrative purposes only and does not depict the actual person, item, or event described.
Upgraded cameras were also installed at two sites along the Kwinana Freeway, enhancing the rollout with permanent monitoring points.
The system was created to complement the existing fleet of automated speed cameras already in use by WA Police.
According to the state government, the program was funded through the Road Trauma Trust Account, with one hundred per cent of infringement revenue allocated to projects aimed at reducing serious crashes.The urgency of the initiative came after Western Australia recorded its deadliest road toll in nearly a decade last year, with more than 180 lives lost.
The trial run of WA’s AI-powered cameras didn’t just tally offences—it also captured some shocking moments behind the wheel.
Source: Youtube/YahooLifestyleAu
If you thought the fines starting next month sounded strict, the trial period has already revealed just how much risky behaviour happens on the roads every day.
From speeding to seatbelt slip-ups, the cameras have been busy catching drivers who may not have realised they were breaking the rules.
One report laid out some of the most surprising—and at times shocking—offences recorded during the trial.
Read more: Reckless, dangerous and downright bizarre—new AI road cameras are catching it all
Could this new technology finally help turn the tide on WA’s rising road toll?
