In Western Australia, new AI-powered safety cameras have been monitoring driver behavior since their introduction in 2025, resulting in thousands of fines for violations such as not wearing seatbelts or using mobile phones. However, many drivers have expressed frustration after being penalized for actions taken by their passengers that were beyond their control. This has sparked public backlash and calls for a review of the penalties imposed by these cameras.

One notable case involves Lisa Taylor, a mother in Perth, whose daughter was caught by the AI camera for not wearing her seatbelt properly during a road trip. The infringement notice highlighted that her 11-year-old had slipped one arm out of the seatbelt while traveling home from a holiday. Taylor was left shocked when the fine arrived in the mail, illustrating the challenges associated with enforcing penalties that affect drivers based on the actions of others in their vehicles.

In response to the growing discontent, WA Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner has announced that a review of the current penalties is underway. Warner emphasized that the primary aim of the cameras is to alter driver behavior and improve overall road safety, but the unintended consequences of punishing drivers for passengers' misconduct have raised significant concerns about fairness and accountability in these automated enforcement systems.