Police traffic infringement data reveals worrying road-safety trends

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New cars are getting safer, but national police traffic infringement data shows driving behaviour across Australia is getting worse.


The number of drivers detected by police officers to have been using mobile phones while driving has declined – but the introduction of cameras has dramatically increased the number of fines issued.

Data released by the federal Department of Infrastructure shows mobile phone infringements skyrocketed in 2022, with almost 313,000 fines…

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