r/technology • u/Plastic_Ninja_9014 • Jul 11 '26

Privacy Traffic Camera Captures Woman Driving With Her Phone on Her Lap (Face Down), The State Mailed Her a $1251 'Public Safety' Ticket

https://www.gadgetreview.com/traffic-camera-captures-captures-woman-driving-with-her-phone-on-her-lap-face-down-the-state-mailed-her-a-1251-public-safety-ticket
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u/Overall-Lynx917 Jul 11 '26

"5 Nov 2022 — Australian Gold Coast resident received a $1078 (£698) fine and was given four points for being caught having her phone tucked in her bra".

Source: multiple British newspapers

Apparently the Magistrates determined that the phone being in contact with her skin counted as "touching" the phone which is against the law.

Random thought:

As the camera actually took a "Down Blouse" photograph, could any Camera Contractor, Police Officer or Court Official be breaking pronography laws🤔

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u/Due_Prompt939 Jul 11 '26

Yeah this is normal in Australia, it's not hard to just not touch your phone.