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• Driver caught by mobile phone detection camera

A Australian driver who seemed to offer anAIThe camera was hit with a $661 penalty – but that’s likely not what led to the fine.

A man from the Victorian era was traveling with a passenger when he encountered an automated mobile phone and seatbelt detection camera by the roadside.

To his surprise, he later got a violation notice in October, even though he was wearing his seatbelt and, according to him, didn’t touch his phone.

In a letter challenging the penalty, shared with Council Government Watch Australia’sFacebookpage, the driver claimed he had been unfairly fined.

He stated, ‘The AI-created image does not show a mobile phone in my hands.’

Both hands are clearly visible above the steering wheel. Nevertheless, the automated system issued a significant penalty — one that results in financial and reputational damage for an innocent driver.

The image depicted the driver seemingly making a rude gesture as he went past the camera — however, sharp-eyed observers spotted a black square on his lap, which they believed resembled a mobile phone.

According to Victorian legislation, a mobile device must not be placed on any part of a driver’s body, such as their lap, even if it is not being actively held.

Others noted that his hand placement might have resulted in a penalty for ‘inadequate control of the vehicle.’

The government of Victoria stated that AI-powered mobile phone and seatbelt monitoring cameras are utilized to identify possible violations, which are subsequently examined by qualified personnel before penalty notices are issued.

A representative stated, ‘Each camera trailer is equipped with two cameras and an infrared flash, functioning around the clock in any weather conditions.’

If the AI identifies a potential violation, it marks the image for manual examination.

From January to March of this year, over 19,000 drivers in Victoria were detected using a mobile device or failing to wear a seatbelt.

In South Australia’s trial of the identical technology, 31,000 drivers received fines within one month – over 1,000 images examined daily.

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