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Queensland drivers face a\u00a0$1033 fine and four demerit points for mobile phone offences<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 26, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roadside cameras that detect drivers illegally using mobile phones and not wearing a seatbelt will start appearing on Queensland roads from Monday.<\/p>\n

From July 26, it will be illegal for drivers to hold a mobile phone in their hands – or have them resting on any part of their body, including their lap – when driving.<\/p>\n

This applies even if the vehicle is stopped in traffic.<\/p>\n

And importantly, the phone does not need to be turned on or in use for it to be an offence.<\/p>\n

Transport Minister Mark Bailey said the new fixed and portable cameras would operate on urban and regional roads.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cOur message has been direct and simple: just put your phone away,” Mr Bailey said.<\/p>\n

“In 2020, 23 people lost their lives and 1475 were hospitalised because of distracted driving; 43 people died and 187 were hospitalised because they were not wearing a seatbelt,” Mr Bailey said.<\/p>\n

“These deaths and injuries could have been prevented.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Bailey reminded drivers that seatbelts became compulsory almost 50 years ago.<\/p>\n

The rollout of the cameras will include a warning period for drivers caught doing the wrong thing.<\/p>\n

“Until October 31, those caught by the cameras will not be fined,\u201d Mr Bailey said.<\/p>\n

\u201cInstead, they will receive a warning letter advising them that they\u2019ve been caught.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom November 1, all bets are off.<\/p>\n

\u201cDrivers caught on camera will receive a $1033 fine and four demerit points for mobile phone offences and a $413 fine and three demerit points for each vehicle occupant detected not wearing a seatbelt.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Every dollar collected through these fines is invested back into making Queensland\u2019s roads safer.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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