The world’s first high-tech camera technology which can catch drivers illegally using a mobile phone has been launched in New South Wales.
It is expected that the fixed and mobile trailer-mounted cameras will prevent around 100 fatal and serious injury crashes across the state over five years.
“The NSW Government is serious about reducing our state’s road toll and rolling out mobile phone detection cameras is another way we will do this,” said Minister for Roads Andrew Constance.
“As we enter a notoriously dangerous time of the year on our roads I want all drivers to know that if you use your mobile phone while behind the wheel of a vehicle in NSW you will have a greater chance of being caught, anywhere at anytime.
For the first three months, drivers caught by a mobile phone detection camera will receive a warning letter. After that drivers will receive a $344 fine, or a $457 fine in a school zone, and five demerit points – 10 during double demerit periods.
A trial of cameras earlier this year caught more than 100,000 drivers illegally using a phone.
More details on the program is available via http://mobilephoneroadrules.com.au
