An Australian driver from Victoria has complained after being fined $661 by an AI-assisted mobile phone and seatbelt detection camera. The man was shocked to receive the notice, which claimed he was using a mobile phone while driving on October 1, 2025, along the Bass Highway at Kilcunda. He has now filed a formal complaint with the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, asking for an apology, cancellation of the fine, and a review of the AI system.
AI Camera Fines Australian Driver $661 Wrongly
The driver shared images taken by the road safety cameras along with a letter explaining his case. In his statement, he said the photo clearly shows both his hands above the steering wheel and no mobile phone in sight. He also denied making any rude gestures, saying reports that he “gave the finger” to the AI camera were false. “My hands were on the steering wheel, and I was simply talking to my passenger,” he explained. “There was no phone in my hands, and I made no obscene gestures.”
According to the Victorian government, each AI camera trailer uses two high-resolution cameras that automatically capture images of drivers. The system’s software identifies possible cases of phone use or missing seatbelts and flags them for review. These flagged images are then checked by qualified human officers before a fine is issued. However, the driver insists that the system failed to detect the truth in his case and caused him emotional distress and unnecessary legal trouble.
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The incident has sparked discussion on social media, with some users suggesting that a dark object on the driver’s lap might have been mistaken for a phone. Others expressed worries about growing surveillance and privacy violations caused by AI enforcement systems. Critics argue that over-reliance on technology without proper human checks could lead to false fines and public frustration.
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Government data shows that between January and March 2025, the cameras detected 19,063 offences, which authorities believe could prevent around 95 road accidents per year. While the technology aims to make roads safer, this case raises questions about accuracy and fairness in AI-driven traffic enforcement. Many now call for better oversight to ensure innocent drivers are not wrongly punished.
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