Distracted driver and seatbelt detection cameras target drivers who use portable devices while driving. They also can pick up drivers and front seat passengers not wearing their seatbelt. Illegally using a portable device, such as a mobile phone, when driving significantly increases the risk of being involved in a serious crash. In Victoria, widespread roll-out of automated mobile phone enforcement is predicted to prevent 95 casualty crashes per year. What is a portable device? A portable device is any electronic device that can communicate wirelessly and display information but is not an inbuilt device, mounted device, motor bike helmet device or wearable device. Examples of portable devices include: - a dispatch system - a tablet or iPad - a mobile phone - a media player - a camera - a laptop - an information, navigation or entertainment system - a video game console. CB radios and other two-way radios are not included. For full definitions see Road Safety Road Rules 2017. How the cameras work Each camera trailer has 2 cameras and an infra-red flash that are enabled with artificial intelligence (AI) software. The cameras take high-resolution images any time of the day or night, and in all traffic and weather conditions. The AI technology automatically reviews each image. If it does not see a potential offence, it will reject the image. If the AI detects a driver who may be using a portable device or not wearing their seatbelt it flags the image for further review. Images where there might be a potential offence are then checked and verified by qualified independent officers. Illegally using a mobile phone when driving significantly increases the risk of being involved in a serious crash. Images captured by the cameras If you receive an infringement, you can view the images captured at fines.vic.gov.au.