Motorists caught using their mobile while driving by fixed and transportable mobile device detection cameras will be issued an infringement and demerit points from today, Tuesday 20 February 2024.

Infringements for offences detected by the cameras result in fines of $514 and three demerit points.

Motorists who are detected using their mobile device while driving can expect to receive an infringement notice in their mailbox by early March.

Police will also continue issuing infringements for driver mobile distraction.

The start of infringements follows a three-month warning period which saw cameras detect over 18,000 Canberrans using their mobile device while driving.

Since the introduction of mobile device detection cameras across Canberra in February 2023, over 63,000 drivers have been detected using mobile devices while driving, equating to 180 drivers daily.

While the monthly detection rate for the transportable and fixed cameras is gradually decreasing over time, there are still too many people using their mobile device while driving, putting all other road users at risk.

Payment plans will be available for vulnerable members of the community who may struggle to pay the infringement in full.

More information on payment plans is available at www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/driving-transport-and-parking/traffic-and-parking/ways-to-pay-a-fine-infringement.

For more information on Canberra’s mobile device detection cameras visit www.cityservices.act.gov.au/roads-and-paths/road-safety/mobile-distraction.