phone and seatbelt camera victoria

Victoria’s phone and seatbelt cameras are the motoring equivalent of a nosy neighbour with a PhD—they spot mobile use and dodgy belt habits day or night.

They use high‑res lenses and AI to flag likely offences, then a human checks the images before any fine is issued, so it’s not just a robot on a power trip.

Cameras pop up at fixed sites and in portable units, work through rain, shine and Monday-itis, and you don’t need a warning sign to be pinged.

Expect fines and demerit points under Victoria’s road rules, and yes, being stationary at the lights still counts as “driving” for phone use.

Simple fix: wear the belt properly, stash the phone, and arrive smug, not stung.