New cameras catch thousands and issue $1.7 million driving fines in one week
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Safety is paramount as we navigate the roads of our bustling cities.
Every day, countless drivers hit the streets, trusting everyone to follow the rules to keep each other safe. But it seems that not everyone has received the memo.
In a stunning display of disregard for road rules, Adelaide's newly installed mobile phone detection cameras have been revealed.
These high-tech sentinels have caught a staggering 2,544 drivers with their hands on their phones instead of the wheel within the first week of their operation.
The result? A hefty $1.7 million in fines issued to those flouting the law.
The introduction of these cameras marks a significant step in road safety enforcement, and it's clear that the authorities are not taking the issue lightly.
Three repeat offenders have already felt the full force of the law, having been stripped of their licences for their persistent rule-breaking.
Superintendent Darren Fielke's message is simple and unequivocal: 'At the end of the day, the simple way to avoid a fine or stop losing your licence is just not to use a phone while driving.'
Despite a grace period during which warning letters were issued, some drivers have continued to ignore the risks associated with using mobile phones while driving.
‘It is baffling and disappointing because we've been speaking this message for a number of weeks,’ Fielke said.
According to police, the primary goal of these cameras is not to generate revenue but to instigate a fundamental shift in driver behaviour.
'This has always been about changing driver behaviour,' Fielke stated.
'If this takes fines and losing licenses to change behaviour, that is what we're relieved for.'
The statistics suggested that the cameras are having the intended effect, with the number of drivers caught using their phones showing a decline when compared to the grace period.
This comes after South Australia implemented a crackdown on drivers using mobile phones with fines of $556 and a loss of three demerit points.
The trial of these new cameras has already shown a high rate of offences, with one motorist caught every two minutes during busy periods. You can read more about this story here.
Do you think these cameras will lead to long-term changes in driver behaviour? Have you noticed a difference in your driving habits or those of others since the cameras were introduced? Share your experiences and opinions in the comments below!
Every day, countless drivers hit the streets, trusting everyone to follow the rules to keep each other safe. But it seems that not everyone has received the memo.
In a stunning display of disregard for road rules, Adelaide's newly installed mobile phone detection cameras have been revealed.
These high-tech sentinels have caught a staggering 2,544 drivers with their hands on their phones instead of the wheel within the first week of their operation.
The result? A hefty $1.7 million in fines issued to those flouting the law.
Adelaide’s new mobile phone cameras have caught over 2,000 drivers, and $1.7 million in fines have been imposed on drivers violating the law. Credit: Shutterstock
The introduction of these cameras marks a significant step in road safety enforcement, and it's clear that the authorities are not taking the issue lightly.
Three repeat offenders have already felt the full force of the law, having been stripped of their licences for their persistent rule-breaking.
Superintendent Darren Fielke's message is simple and unequivocal: 'At the end of the day, the simple way to avoid a fine or stop losing your licence is just not to use a phone while driving.'
Despite a grace period during which warning letters were issued, some drivers have continued to ignore the risks associated with using mobile phones while driving.
‘It is baffling and disappointing because we've been speaking this message for a number of weeks,’ Fielke said.
According to police, the primary goal of these cameras is not to generate revenue but to instigate a fundamental shift in driver behaviour.
'This has always been about changing driver behaviour,' Fielke stated.
'If this takes fines and losing licenses to change behaviour, that is what we're relieved for.'
The statistics suggested that the cameras are having the intended effect, with the number of drivers caught using their phones showing a decline when compared to the grace period.
This comes after South Australia implemented a crackdown on drivers using mobile phones with fines of $556 and a loss of three demerit points.
The trial of these new cameras has already shown a high rate of offences, with one motorist caught every two minutes during busy periods. You can read more about this story here.
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