WA police drop hundreds of AI seatbelt fines to avoid wasting court time

WA police drop hundreds of AI seatbelt fines to avoid wasting court time

Hundreds of fines issued via AI-assisted traffic cameras are being dropped in WA, with officers unable to prove drivers knew their passengers were wearing their seatbelts incorrectly.

Labor Government’s Camera Rollout Leaves Police, Courts and Drivers to Deal with the Fallout - Leader of the Opposition

Media Release | 3 September 2026 Hon. Julie Freeman MLC Shadow Minister for Road Safety Shadow Minister for Road Safety Julie Freeman MLC says WA Police are being forced to drop hundreds of AI camera seatbelt fines exposing the Cook Labor Government’s failure to properly manage the rollout. “Police Commissioner Col Blanch has confirmed that […]

Got a $550 camera fine that looks wrong? Thousands have been overturned

Thousands of WA motorists have had AI-generated seatbelt fines overturned after police admitted there was no reasonable prospect of conviction. Here is what happened, and what you can do if you have been stung. Image credit: ddisq / Shutterstock