You knew it was coming and now it’s here.
Well not specifically here in America, but you can put money on it that mobile phone detection cameras will be the norm throughout our country very soon.
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An Australian state has decided enough is enough and since drivers won’t follow laws and stay off their cell phones, they made a huge move to use artificial intelligence to detect those who illegally use their mobile phones while driving. Starting December 1, they are the first to do so.
And believe me, it’s only a year or so before that technology is in America, catching drivers behind the wheels and fining them an absurd amount of money for not being safe behind the wheel.
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On one side, the government will invade your privacy with powerful cameras to see what you’re doing in your car and let artificial intelligence decide if it’s worthy enough to handoff to a human for review. On the other, too many drivers are in accidents or impeded from traveling to their destination on time because it’s well known that those on their cell phones drive slower causing delays and problems for others. That can be alleviated now.
Let that sink in for a while.
“The NSW Government is serious about reducing our state’s road toll and rolling out mobile phone detection cameras is another way we will do this,” Mr Constance said.
“As we enter a notoriously dangerous time of the year on our roads I want all drivers to know that if you use your mobile phone while behind the wheel of a vehicle in NSW you will have a greater chance of being caught, anywhere at anytime.
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“Some people have not got the message about using their phones legally and safely. If they think they can continue to put the safety of themselves, their passengers and the community at risk without consequence they are in for a rude shock.”
For the first three months, drivers caught by a mobile phone detection camera will receive a warning letter. After that drivers will cop a $344 fine, or a $457 fine in a school zone, and five demerit points – 10 during double demerit periods. [Transport.NSW]
I support the decision because I get tired of watching others on their phones, not obeying the rules and law enforcement not enforcing the laws and stopping it.
Hopefully, road travel becomes a lot safer with this move. My only question is, when does America get these babies?
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Where’s the “invasion of privacy” when anyone in a car near you can see you through your glass windows including the one in front of you. A glance in the rear view mirror is all it takes. Drivers who don’t pay strict attention to the road have always been one of my biggest pet peeves.
Where’s the “invasion of privacy” when anyone in a car near you can see you through your glass windows including the one in front of you. A glance in the rear view mirror is all it takes. Drivers who don’t pay strict attention to the road have always been one of my biggest pet peeves.
Will having a self driving car be a defense?
Half of America, maybe more, think they are above the law, care not one bit for others, as much as I hate the thought of gov intruding further into our lives, I do relish the thought of these lawless, selfish , irresponsible Americans(and foreigners) , finally facing the consequences of their dangerous actions.
Half of America, maybe more, think they are above the law, care not one bit for others, as much as I hate the thought of gov intruding further into our lives, I do relish the thought of these lawless, selfish , irresponsible Americans(and foreigners) , finally facing the consequences of their dangerous actions.
I totally understand, but hell is horrific for eternity. Better you and your nemesis discuss the matter in heaven!
No but they Help. I was a US Marshall and I used to love pulling up next to some one at a light and they were on their phone. All I had to do was flash my badge st them and the phone disappeared.
No but they Help. I was a US Marshall and I used to love pulling up next to some one at a light and they were on their phone. All I had to do was flash my badge st them and the phone disappeared.
I’m 65 and a long time motorcyclist. Recently, I started to pass a farm combine, and completely missed the motorcycle coming toward me lost in the clutter down the road. Fortunately, he was more attentive than I was.
I did receive his single finger blessing, which I deserved. Thanks, dude.
It doesn’t take a smart phone to make a driver stupid.
I’m 78. I’ve been riding motorcycles since 1965. I’m a defensive driver and never had an accident, but smartphones have done me in. I’ve had “incidents” almost every day from smartphone users staring down at their laps while driving. It is only a matter of time before one of them slams into me. So, I’m through. I hope to see them in hell.
I’m 78. I’ve been riding motorcycles since 1965. I’m a defensive driver and never had an accident, but smartphones have done me in. I’ve had “incidents” almost every day from smartphone users staring down at their laps while driving. It is only a matter of time before one of them slams into me. So, I’m through. I hope to see them in hell.
They (law officers) absolutely should be held accountable.
Note: One should not call others ignorant until one can properly construct and punctuate a sentence.
Ignorant. you want a nanny hire one. Ido Not. also will Law enforcement be held liable?
Ignorant. you want a nanny hire one. Ido Not. also will Law enforcement be held liable?
First thing I thought,..drive a nice car past a cop,… and it gets confiscated….and the cop is the next one driving it. Not all cops are bad, but a lot of them are and will take advantage of this technology promptly.
I see people phoning and texting, driving past cops all the time… how about they enforce EXISTING LAW!
I don’t want to live in the type of country you support.
What is to stop law enforcement from falsely accusing you and taking your car? Or other property?
Wake up.
To avoid creating an invasion of privacy, perhaps law enforcement should just start seizing the vehicles when the driver is caught texting. That would be a huge and most effective deterrent. Perhaps a few parents might take better control of their children then too! Simply taking the driver’s license away doesn’t work, as clearly illustrated with cases of DUI. Maybe simply taking the phone away permanently would have a good effect as well.
To avoid creating an invasion of privacy, perhaps law enforcement should just start seizing the vehicles when the driver is caught texting. That would be a huge and most effective deterrent. Perhaps a few parents might take better control of their children then too! Simply taking the driver’s license away doesn’t work, as clearly illustrated with cases of DUI. Maybe simply taking the phone away permanently would have a good effect as well.
No
Do you text while driving?
Do you text while driving?
I don’t know where you’re from but it’s ALREADY illegal to be on the phone and drive
This is about govt intrusion and how they will the use this to control us more and more
If the police enforced the existing law this wouldn’t be a power grab opportunity for the govt
Stay off my phone and out of my life
Enforce the laws stop creating the illusion of protecting me
They will.
They will.
Other things that distract drivers: smoking, drinking water, eating, shaving, putting on makeup, talking to passengers, singing along with the radio, etc etc etc. Make all of these illegal as well?
It should be totally illegal to mess with your phone when YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE PAYING ATTENTION TO TRAFFIC AND DRIVING!, not endangering others on the roadway.
It should be totally illegal to mess with your phone when YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE PAYING ATTENTION TO TRAFFIC AND DRIVING!, not endangering others on the roadway.
ES UNA MEDIDA PARA DISMINUIR ACCIDENTES…SI PENSAMOS QUE PERDEMOS LIBERTAD ,TENDREMOS LIBERTAD PARA DAÑAR A OTROS CON DESCUIDAR EL MANEJO
What a dangerous move, this won’t stop here before they track you everywhere controlling everything you do
This needs to be illegal, it’s Way over the line of govt intrusion
What a dangerous move, this won’t stop here before they track you everywhere controlling everything you do
This needs to be illegal, it’s Way over the line of govt intrusion
Same here GreenSword, they are a menace who think only about themselves and are lawless. I don’t like the thought of further gov intrusion but I do relish the thought of these jerks finally facing the consequences of their irresponsible actions.
I take it you’re one of those highly talented “thousands of people” that can drive distracted while texting/talking/playing games on your phone. I’ve had numerous people drift over into my lane while “occupied” on their phone, and you can plainly see their heads down using their phones. The entire lot of you people are a detriment to society. I hope they install that system here soon.
I take it you’re one of those highly talented “thousands of people” that can drive distracted while texting/talking/playing games on your phone. I’ve had numerous people drift over into my lane while “occupied” on their phone, and you can plainly see their heads down using their phones. The entire lot of you people are a detriment to society. I hope they install that system here soon.
The problem here is that this is just another “BIG BROTHER” cash grab. Thousands of people use their smart phones while driving without causing any damage – yet if caught under this system the innocent will still have to pay the fine. Bad driving is what really causes accidents – there are many other driving distractions like in dash GPS and radio – audio system controls etc. This is just another invasion of privacy. Look at https://bestguru.info/privacy-record-everything/ for more info.