World’s first cellphone detection cameras unveiled on the road

Published December 3, 2019 3:33pm ET



Australia introduced high definition traffic cameras to try and catch people using cellphones while driving.

The Australian state of New South Wales mounted some cameras while strapping others to mobile trailers in an attempt to crackdown on distracted driving due to cellphone usage. New South Wales Minister for Roads Andrew Constance claimed the devices were the first in the world.

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