Queensland drivers successfully fighting seatbelt fines following installation of hi-tech cameras

Hundreds of drivers have successfully battled hefty fines after high-tech mobile cameras caught them not wearing seatbelts.

Some 335 fines imposed on Queensland drivers have been withdrawn and broken since December 2, while another 69 are still before the courts.

The high-tech cameras were rolled out statewide in November 2021 and resulted in the issuance of 56,342 tickets in the first 13 months.

Some 33,288 of those violations were violations by front seat passengers not wearing seat belts correctly.

The successful challenges come when another Victorian driver lifted the cover on how motorists could avoid paying their speeding tickets using a little-known trick.

Seat belts remain one of the most important safety devices in the car, reducing the chance of fatal injuries by 74 percent.

A driver was ticketed after the front seat passenger was caught holding a child on his lap (pictured)

The installation of high-tech cameras (pictured) has seen a huge increase in tickets, with most catching drivers or front-seat passengers not wearing seatbelts.

A spokesman for the Department of Transportation and Major Highways said that a seat belt violation notice could be suspended for a number of reasons, primarily when additional information or evidence was presented, mail informed.

This could include medical certificates regarding the driver’s ability to wear a properly fitted seat belt or more information about the type of seat belts in the vehicle.

The TMR spokesman said presentations could also be made on the circumstances of the offense which “could lead to a defence”.

In other cases, the person who received the ticket could also nominate the actual driver who committed the violation to receive the penalty.

‘Violation notices for camera-detected violations are issued to the registered operator of record for the vehicle. The images from the cameras are filtered by Artificial Intelligence software,” the TMR spokesperson said.

‘If a possible crime is detected, the image is independently reviewed by two authorized agents to determine if a crime has been committed.

‘If an offense cannot be identified, a violation notice is not issued.’

The driver (pictured) revealed how he got out of his $250 speeding ticket after going 68 km/h in a 60 km/h zone

The spokesman said motorists who felt they had been incorrectly ticketed could view their images by logging into TMR’s online service portal, or they could submit an online inquiry to have the matter reviewed.

It comes when a driver has shared online how he managed to avoid paying his speeding ticket while staying on the right side of the law.

Adam Metwally said he was driving 68km/h in a 60km/h zone when he was fined by Victoria Police.

It revealed how a driver could have their speeding ticket downgraded to an official warning by using a little-known government website.

Metwally shared his advice in a TikTok video captioned: ‘Ever wanted to get out of a speeding ticket? Here’s how!’

“This is what I got recently,” he said, holding up a photo of his speeding ticket.

“And here’s the result: Your infringement notice has been withdrawn in favor of this official warning.”

‘Do you want to know how I did that?’ she asked.

He then goes on to give a step-by-step breakdown, telling viewers to go to the official Fines Victoria website and click on the “request a review” page.

The request for review service allows drivers to dispute their speeding ticket at certain points (file image)

‘Enter your notice, scroll down to official warnings, click [on the hyperlink] and if the speed is less than 10 km/h, the following points can be argued: eexceptional circumstances, extenuating circumstances or good driving record.’

“In my case, I had a good driving record, because, you know, I’m an angel,” he jokes.

Metwally goes on to break down the life hack by instructing viewers to click two boxes under a subheading that reads “more info” and then request a review.

He then shares a copy of the message he wrote as part of his application.

This is what I wrote. And that’s what saved me from a $250 speeding ticket,” he says.

Fines Victoria describes the option on its website as an opportunity for “the agency that issued the ticket to review your ticket…if they believe you were fined unfairly or there is a valid reason why the ticket should be withdrawn.” “. .

‘After you have completed and submitted your form, your penalty will be waived and no further fees will be added.’

Drivers looking to use this trick to avoid paying their ticket should note that they can only request an internal review per violation notification.