60,000 drivers have been called out for putting lives at risk after new cameras caught a string of offences on Aussie roads.

In a startling revelation, new safety cameras across Western Australia have caught over 60,000 drivers violating critical road safety laws since their implementation around Australia Day. The Road Safety Commission's findings detail a concerning array of behaviours, including critical infractions such as not wearing seatbelts—20,000 instances recorded incorrectly and nearly 6,000 where no seatbelt was worn at all. Alarmingly, 22,000 drivers were caught using mobile phones, and another 12,000 had their phones resting in their laps, seemingly undeterred by the risks these behaviours entail. WA Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner expressed deep concern over these statistics, labeling the images captured by the cameras as 'disturbing and upsetting.' He emphasized the need for drivers to adopt a more responsible attitude towards road safety, especially regarding unrestrained children in vehicles. The push for safer driving comes ahead of the Easter long weekend, which has historically seen a spike in traffic fatalities; last year alone, five deaths were recorded during this period. Warner highlighted the extreme risk posed by distracted driving, notably the use of mobile devices while driving, and communicated that fear of detection should not be the primary motivation for adhering to road safety laws. Instead, he urged drivers to consider the potential life-altering consequences of their actions. The anticipation of heightened enforcement, including significant fines and demerit points, serves as a catalyst for changing dangerous driving behaviours. Overall, community cooperation and individual responsibility are central themes in the Road Safety Commission's ongoing efforts to reduce road tolls in WA, an area noted for its troubling road safety statistics, particularly in recent years.