A South Australian driver has been caught using their mobile phone a staggering 41 times while behind the wheel, resulting in $27,000 in fines.
New statistics have revealed that more than 28,000 drivers have been caught using mobile devices in the past three months alone.
“If it is not in a dock, then you cannot touch your phone,” Superintendent Shane Johnson said.
The 28,000 offenders is around two-thirds less than during the trial period earlier this year, but police were still frustrated to see 200 repeat offenders including the one who was caught 41 times.
“That person has had their licence suspended and police are currently conducting further inquiries in relation to that matter,” Johnson said.
Analysis of the data collected from mobile phone detection cameras reveals that the North-South Motorway camera at Regency Park recorded the highest number of offences, with more than 7000 drivers caught.
South Road in Torrensville followed closely with 6800 violations, while cameras in Darlington, Hindmarsh, and Gepps Cross also detected a substantial number of infringements.
It comes as the state’s authorities warn more mobile phone detection cameras are on the way.
Plans are underway to install two additional mobile phone detection cameras in the coming months, with the exact locations of those cameras yet to be determined.
Authorities are also considering tightening laws surrounding the use of smartwatches while driving.
This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress.
