❓ Hon Julie Freeman is questioning the Road Safety portfolio regarding a review of driving offences legislation, specifically focusing on seatbelt usage and associated fines, particularly in light of the introduction of AI road safety cameras and the driver's responsibility for passenger seatbelt compliance.
⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1376Legislative Council
Asked
17 March 2026
Member
Portfolio: Road Safety
Question
I refer to the answer to question without notice 115 regarding a “fulsome review of the legislation, processes and systems governing driving offences”, and I ask:(a) what issues prompted the fulsome review;(b) who is conducting the review;(c) when will the review be completed;(d) what public education or campaigns specifically on incorrect seatbelt wearing and associated fines were undertaken before the AI road safety cameras were launched;(e) what public education or campaigns specifically on incorrect seatbelt wearing and associated fines have been implemented since; and(f) is it the case that drivers will continue to be fined for incorrect passenger seatbelt use, even where they have taken honest and reasonable steps to monitor their passengers during a trip, while the review is underway?
Answer
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