Where new cell phone cameras are located

The secret locations of new mobile phone detection cameras in South Australia have been revealed.

Following in the footsteps of NSW, Queensland and Victoria, South Australia will run a mobile phone detection trial from June to December this year.

Five locations were confirmed on January 1 – Southern Expressway in Darlington, South Rd in Torrensville, North South Autoway in Regency Park, Port Rd in Hindmarsh and Port Wakefield Rd in Gepps Cross.

The cameras will film drivers, using artificial intelligence technology, using their phones illegally.

However, official messages about how to allow the use of phones have been met with two conflicting pieces of advice.

Previous advice suggested drivers could tap their phone to receive calls, provided it was in a phone holder, or drivers could use voice activation in their car.

SA Police Inspector Darren Fielke later told the media that drivers should not touch their phones at all while driving a vehicle.

“It’s very clear, don’t touch your phone while driving,” Superintendent Fielke said.

“Do not touch the phone while it is in the cradle, except to answer the call.”

SA Police later changed their tune, reporting that they had no ability to provide legal advice and labeling the use of phones a “grey area”.

He added that each case will be treated individually.

The camera system is part of a $15.9 million State Government initiative to reduce road trauma after a year in which 117 people died on South Australia’s roads.

As part of the three-month trial later this year, drivers will not be fined or lose any demerit points if caught.

After the trial period ends, commuters can expect fines of up to $639 and the loss of three demerit points.