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"Artificial intelligence (AI) road safety cameras have been rolling out across
Australia, resulting in a large number of fines.
For example, roughly 184,000 infringements have been issued in Western
Australia since the cameras were launched in October last year. In New South
Wales, more than 130,000 fines were issued in 2024-2025, the first year the
technology was used. In Queensland, about 114,000 fines based on AI image
recognition technology were issued in 2024.
But it is the size of the penalties that has drawn much attention and
criticism. In WA, penalties start at A$550 and four demerit points for seatbelt
infringements. These can add up quickly in cases where people get repeated
fines.
For example, one WA driver with a seatbelt exemption was issued almost A$20,000
in fines after multiple seatbelt infringements.
Although fines can be challenged, there are growing concerns about the
accessibility and fairness of the appeal process, especially at scale. The
technology also raises the question of whether AI camera systems are the best
way to promote safe driving."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
