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“Phone detecting cameras” in Australia are high‑resolution units using AI to spot drivers illegally handling a mobile device.

They shoot through windscreens day or night, then a human reviewer double‑checks before any fine leaves the nest.

Systems can be fixed or mobile, and they don’t need to flash like paparazzi to catch lap‑scrolling at the lights.

Hands‑free in a proper cradle is fine; playing smartphone DJ with your thumbs is not.

Penalties and exact rules vary by state, so check your local road authority before turning your steering wheel into a touchscreen.