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The rollout of new road safety cameras capable of detecting a range of offences began in January this year across the state, with more than 100,000 offences already recorded.
According to WA Police, the cameras are the most advanced of their kind in the country and are able to detect illegal mobile phone use, seatbelt offences, speeding, and point-to-point speeding offences through the use of AI detection technology.
The cameras are also capable of identifying unlicensed vehicles, as well as heavy vehicles and vehicles towing trailers and caravans that are travelling faster than the maximum 100km/h speed limit.
The six new mobile camera trailers will be moved to various locations around the Perth metropolitan area and regional areas, along with fixed cameras already in place at two sites along the Kwinana Freeway.
During the rollout period, motorists will only be given caution notices for those offences not previously covered by this type of enforcement device, meaning fines will still be issued for those caught speeding.
For those receiving caution notices, no offence will be recorded against their driver’s licence, however from October infringement notices will begin to be issued.
The range of offences detected so far include illegal use of mobile phones, seatbelt offences, the use of drugs and alcohol, and many other alarming behaviours.
Many drivers have been caught offending multiple times, including one that was snapped more than 80 times.
