Australian cities are working with several companies to install cameras to capture still images and video to detect drivers using mobile phones on the road to fine them in the same way automated speed cameras work. This is good news for local governments who desperately need an influx of cash in the wake of reduced intake from speeding fines. A recent report showed that there is limited evidence that cameras have led to a change in driver behaviour across the state by acting as a deterrent however it is expected that harshly fining drivers may work better than putting up signs informing drivers that speed cameras are installed ahead. The system for detecting mobile phone use in cars is currently being tested on the M4 motorway in Sydney.
(Score: 2) by mcgrew on Sunday October 21 2018, @04:22PM (1 child)
If you've had a beer, you are over the LEGAL LIMIT.
In Colorado, perhaps a few other states, Australia, most of Europe. In most US states it only went down from .1 to .08. The average man can drink three beers in an hour without being over .08. And yes, when I reach .08 I know it. Penalties for things that can kill others SHOULD have harsh penalties!
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(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday October 22 2018, @11:16PM
Australia has a limit of below 0.05 BAC, that means if you are at 0.05 you get in trouble.
At that level you can't even feel a little bit tipsy.