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NSW mobile detection ‘loophole’ generating millions – Sydney Morning Herald
Almost one in 10 motorists caught by NSW mobile phone detection cameras are using companies, which cannot identify the drivers, to avoid the penalties.
“This loophole is leaving dangerous drivers on our roads. Some of these thousands of drivers should no longer have a licence,” Mr Graham said.
“There is a conspiracy of silence about this behaviour because the government needs the money.”
Eight per cent of people caught using their phones while driving have referred the matter to a business.Credit:Wolter Peeters
A driver who commits a mobile phone offence is required to pay $349 and is given five demerit points, but the fine increases to $174…
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