$36 million in Canberra traffic fines face audit over AI accuracy gaps
A petition seeks an audit of Canberra's AI traffic cameras. The government admits it doesn't track error rates.
Canberra's mobile device detection cameras have issued almost 58,000 infringement notices worth $36 million for distracted driving, seatbelt and phone use offences. A petition by John Mikita calls for an independent audit.
The ACT Government does not know the error rate of this AI technology. Questions in parliament have shown no tracking of how many fines were reviewed.
It is unknown whether fines were wrong or how often the system made mistakes. Western Australia withdrew about 2,000 fines in April after finding they were wrong.
The cameras are operated by Acusensus. The petition seeks accuracy testing, appeal details, and refunds if systemic errors are found.
- Almost 58,000 infringement notices
- Fines issued
- $36 million
- Total value
- Acusensus
- Camera operator
- About 2,000 fines in April
- Withdrawn in WA
Why it mattersA system issued tens of thousands of fines worth tens of millions of dollars. But it had no measured accuracy checks. Drivers deserve to know if these fines are fair.
AustraliaCanberra drivers could face refunds or have fines overturned if an audit uncovers errors, and the ACT Government's credibility in enforcing road rules depends on the system's reliability.
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