Adelaide driver overturns parking fine with dashcam evidence
An Adelaide driver successfully challenged an AI-issued $342 parking fine after dashcam video showed he was parking, not blocking a bike lane.
An Adelaide driver has overturned a $342 parking fine issued by an AI-powered camera system. The City of Adelaide alleged he was in a bicycle lane.
The driver's dashcam showed him indicating and reversing into a parallel parking space. The Park Safe system uses AI, number plate recognition, GPS and cameras to find parking breaches.
In the first three quarters of 2025-26, it issued more than 27,000 fines. During that time, 702 fines were withdrawn after drivers requested review.
The council said trained officers review images before issuing fines.
- $342
- Fine amount
- 27,000+
- Fines issued (3 quarters 2025-26)
- 702
- Fines withdrawn after review
- $4 million
- One vehicle revenue (2024-25)
Why it mattersAI-powered enforcement systems make mistakes; drivers without dashcams lack proof to fight unjust fines.
AustraliaAdelaide's Park Safe has issued over 27,000 fines in nine months with 702 withdrawn on appeal, raising questions about the system's accuracy.
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