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| Drivers using mobile phones could be fined without even knowing they've been caught |
| 2018-04-13 |
| [news.au.com] DISTRACTION is one of the leading causes of fatal road crashes in Australia but new hi-tech cameras that detect drivers using their mobile phones without them even knowing could soon change everything. A New South Wales Police spokesman told news.com.au that officers currently "use a variety of methods to detect drivers using their phones while driving". "Line-of-site, by trained officers is the primary method of detection, however, long-ranged cameras have been used with success, and helmet cameras in motorcycle police continue to be used," the spokesman said. But that technology could soon be replaced by stationary cameras that automatically issue an infringement notice without the driver even realising they’ve been sprung. NSW Police Highway Patrol boss, Assistant Commissioner Mick Corboy, told the Nine News there were "emerging technologies coming out". "So the way we are going to defeat this is by video evidence, by photographic evidence and we are looking at everything possible around the world at the moment and we think we’ll get something in place fairly quickly," Mr Corboy said. His comments came after NSW Minister for Roads Melinda Pavey put out a call on Tuesday for potential providers to present "practical, technology-based solutions to address the problem" of mobile phone use in cars. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #7 This work if you are using the wireless earpiece or the Bluetooth connected car speakerphone? No? Then why worry? Stop being a troglodyte and step in to the 21st if you want to talk on your mobile whilst driving. |
| Posted by: Snert Black6805 2018-04-13 23:05 |
| #6 They can tell when a vehicle is moving and when a phone is in use, then fine both the vehicle and phone owners, regardless of whether the driver is the one using the phone. Sort of like gun control law logic. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2018-04-13 16:01 |
| #5 Camera usage drops off when the replacement costs exceed revenues. They look a little like squirrels crossing the intersections on power lines. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2018-04-13 11:28 |
| #4 Australia has been known as "Nuevo California" for some time by passers thru. |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2018-04-13 11:16 |
| #3 In the U.S. red-light cameras, a similar technology, have become cash cows and tick everyone off. It may be that red-light cameras also increase the incidence of rear-end collisions. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2018-04-13 10:45 |
| #2 Please Lord, let this law come to Israel! |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2018-04-13 02:21 |
| #1 Should produce a windfall of hundreds of millions in fines if implemented in Georgia. Two or more cell phone moving violations should result in a automatic doubling of insurance premiums. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2018-04-13 02:17 |