Mobile phone detection cameras are going to be implemented in Queensland and Victoria from this week, ready to catch those who are texting and driving out.

The cameras are already in use in New South Wales and are focusing on reducing the rising number of accidents caused by distracted drivers.

Two cameras will be in operation in Victoria and Queensland but will be shifted around suburbs.

“The trial – which begins this Wednesday, July 29 – will ensure the technology operates accurately and is appropriate for use on Victorian roads before a potential rollout,” Victoria Roads said in a statement.

“Research shows drivers who use a mobile phone while driving are four times more likely to cause a fatal road accident.

“Texting, browsing and emailing increase the crash risk even further – up to 10 times.”

A grace period will be afforded with a warning letter to those initially caught out, just like in NSW.

The fines for being caught out are steep, with Victorian drivers being fined $496 and four demerit points deducted while Queensland drivers will be fined $1,000 and also lose four demerit points.

The technology being used in the cameras is a world-first, with high-definition cameras capturing images of the front seats of vehicles and artificial intelligence is then used to automatically review the images and detect if a driver is using their phone.

If the automated system pings an offending driver, the image is reviewed by a human before issuing a penalty.

The world-first cameras raised $7 million in fines in the first month of operation in NSW, with an extra 11,790 offences detected.

NSW Shadow Transport Minister John Graham said that it was clear that drivers still hadn't gotten the message.

“This is a dramatic number of fines … We need to educate drivers,” he told 9 News.

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