Police reveal new tactic to catch out drivers
Queensland Police revealed that they are considering a controversial new tactic to catch out drivers who are using their mobile phones behind the wheel.
The camera technology is a world-first, capable of photographing drivers who are using devices, and work in a similar style to traditional red-light cameras.
Trials of a similar technology are currently happening in Victoria, with Queensland Assistant commissioner Mike Keating saying he plans to keep a close eye on it.
“We will monitor that trial and see how it looks in terms of effectiveness and if we see some benefit in it, then certainly we’ll take it to the government in the future,” Mr Keating said.
226 people have lost their lives on Queensland roads so far this year, with Commissioner Ian Steward declaring he wants all motorists to exercise caution on the roads.
“I’m making an appeal to every person who uses our roads, I would like you to give your emergency services, police, fireys, ambos a Christmas present,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“That Christmas present is that we do not have to go out and deal with the trauma of one more road fatality or one more road crash this year.
“Not only would it be a present to your emergency services, but a present to every family member who has been affected by road trauma in the state.”
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