More than 360 dangerous driving reports have been received by police, including for road rage, carelessness, mobile phone usage and seat belt offences.
Fifty-four drivers were fined for failing to stop at a red light as a result of dash cam footage given to police.
‘Eyes anywhere, anytime’
“While police are happy to see so many people are already using the online portal, we are very disappointed to see the volume of poor driving behaviour occurring daily,” he said.
Over half of all collisions in the ACT occur at intersections, police said. Source: Getty / Alex Wang
“Drivers who don’t obey traffic lights and signs can end up with serious injuries or in some cases deceased.
More than 1 in 5 Australian drivers are now recording their commutes, according to data from insurer Allianz Australia.
What is the punishment for running a red light?
Across the country, fines range from $159 to $575.
The fines issued by ACT police match the amount that would otherwise be incurred if the motorist was caught by a camera or patrolling officer. Source: SBS News
“In the last financial year ACT Road Policing officers issued more than 400 infringement and cautions for ignoring red lights,” Steel said.
Users reporting through the ACT Policing portal may be required to provide a formal statement to police or attend court as a witness.
Source Agencies
