Drivers Outraged Over $556 Fines for ‘Ambiguous’ Phone Use in Adelaide
Adelaide drivers are challenging hefty fines from new mobile phone cameras, claiming many were wrongfully penalized without clear evidence
Adelaide, South Australia, Mobile Phone Fines, Traffic Cameras, Driver Distraction
Adelaide: So, there’s this big fuss going on in South Australia. Drivers are really upset about these new mobile phone detection cameras. They’re claiming they got hit with fines that just don’t make sense.
These cameras have snapped over 28,000 people supposedly using their phones while driving. But a lot of folks are saying, “Hey, that’s not true!” They’re ready to fight those $556 fines in court.
One lawyer, Karen Stanley, has been getting tons of calls from people who think they’ve been wrongly fined. She’s seen about 20 to 30 cases, and she thinks some drivers have a solid argument. But there’s a lot of confusion about the rules.
One guy even sent her a photo showing he was wearing a bright safety shirt, and he insists there was no phone in sight. It’s wild! Just last year, another driver in NSW got fined for holding what turned out to be a piece of banana bread instead of a phone.
South Australia rolled out these cameras last year to help cut down on accidents caused by distracted driving. They’re planning to add even more cameras soon, which has some people worried.
In just two months, millions of drivers were caught on camera, and a huge number were found using their phones. It’s a bit crazy to think that if all those fines were real, it could’ve racked up over $45 million! But the police say the cameras weren’t even fully operational the whole time.
It’s definitely a hot topic, and people are eager to see how this all plays out. If you’ve got a story about this, you can reach out to the news team!