The shocking snapshot of a passenger steering a speeding car while the driver TEXTS: New technology to catch out motorists using their phones is rolled out and snares more than 300 people in ONE DAY
- In world first cameras designed to catch drivers on their phones used in Sydney
- About 300 drivers a day have been caught on just one of the cameras
- Hefty fines will kick in when the trial period ends including five demerit points
A shocking photo of a speeding driver using both hands to text while his passenger reaches over and steers has been released during a trial of cameras designed to catch drivers using phones.
There are three cameras positioned across Sydney during the trial phase - one at Clunies Ross Street overpass on the M4, another at Anzac Parade Moore Park, and a third that is mobile.
The camera on the M4 has been catching out about 300 drivers a day who will receive a warning letter as the fines are yet to kick in.
A photo of a speeding driver using both hands to text while his passenger reaches over and steers has been released during a trial of cameras designed to catch drivers using phones
There are three cameras positioned across Sydney during the trial phase - one at Clunies Ross Street overpass, another at Anzac Parade Moore Park, and a third that is mobile
The camera on the M4 has been catching out about 300 drivers a day who will receive a warning letter as the fines are yet to kick in
'Shockingly, one driver was pictured with two hands on his phone while his passenger steered the car travelling at 80kph, putting everyone on the road at risk,' Roads Minister Melinda Pavey said.
'We saw people on Facebook, people texting. We saw people trying to be tricky by having their phone below the window line of their vehicles.'
The world first technology has been developed by Alex Jannink, who was motivated after his good friend was killed by a driver who was using their phone.
'I really look forward to a future in which these systems are rolled out across the state to make our roads safer,' Mr Jannink told 7 News.
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The cameras can operate both during the day and night, snapping high definition pictures of drivers behind the wheel and number plates.
Another photo released by authorities shows a man driving at 120 km/h with his eyes on the phone in his hand.
When the penalties do kick in, drivers who are caught using their phones will receive fines of $337, or $448 in a school zone, and a five demerit point deduction.
The only time drivers are allowed to use mobile phones is when they are pulled over and the engine is off.
Other states are yet to test the technology.
The world first technology has been developed by Alex Jannink, who was motivated after his good friend was killed by a driver who was using their phone
When the penalties do kick in, drivers who are caught using their phones will receive fines of $337, or $448 in a school zone, and a five demerit point deduction
