The Rockliff Liberal Government is taking action to reduce death and serious injuries on Tasmanian roads.
The next action in that work takes effect today as we strive to keep Tasmanians safe.
New detection cameras that detect people not wearing a seatbelt correctly or illegally using a mobile phone while driving will commence on-road testing this week.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Michael Ferguson, said the Rockliff Liberal Government is also launching a new "Click, Store, Go" educational campaign to highlight the risks of distraction or not wearing a seatbelt correctly while driving.
"Tragically in 2023, we have already seen 11 lives lost and 123 people seriously injured," Mr Ferguson said.
"This is simply unacceptable, and as a Government, we will continue to do everything we can to reduce road trauma.
"The introduction of new detection camera technology to automatically detect people incorrectly wearing a seatbelt or illegally using a mobile phone is the latest in a long list of actions we are taking to achieve that reduction.
"These new cameras will be mobile and operate all around Tasmania, both day and night.
"If you are doing the wrong thing, you will be caught.
"Once on-road testing is completed, drivers detected not wearing a seatbelt or illegally using a mobile phone will receive a fine of $362 and three demerit points.
"Automated speed detection cameras have been in force in Tasmania since September last year, already nabbing 18,437 speedsters. Now, we are ramping up this technology to make our roads safer.
"The move coincides with the launch of the latest awareness campaign to encourage safe driving. The message of the "Click, Store, Go" campaign is simple – before you drive, click on your seatbelt, store your phone away and you're good to go.
"In addition to these latest measures to keep Tasmanians safe, we have continued to deliver the 42 evidence-based road safety initiatives under the Towards Zero Action Plan 2020-2024. This includes several enhancements to the driver graduated licensing system and a review of the motorcyclist graduated licensing system."
For a link to the "Click, Store, Go" campaign: https://files.stategrowth.tas.gov.au/index.php/s/Vc8N1qfT8OLBXqu
