New law: Seatbelt detection cameras are now live

From 1 July 2024, mobile phone detection cameras in New South Wales (NSW) will be able to detect drivers and passengers who are not wearing a seatbelt or wearing their seatbelt incorrectly, including with the belt under the arm.

The NSW Government announced the change on 5 May 2024 during the National Road Safety Week citing the reduction of road trauma and fatalities as the catalyst for the change.

In NSW, the penalties include a fine of $410 for a single person and 3 demerit points which are allocated to the driver. If there are 4 or more unrestrained people in the car, a fine of $1,728 and 6 demerit points can be imposed.

Unlike the introduction of previous enforcement technologies, NSW Parliament have decided that the change will come into immediate effect with no grace period or warning letters to be sent if you are caught out by the cameras.

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