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# How SA Driver Got Caught 41 Times
- URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/how-sa-driver-got-caught-41-times/
- Published: 2025-04-24T00:35:18.000Z
- Updated: 2025-04-24T00:35:18.000Z
- Description: SA’s mobile phone detection cameras caught over 46,000 drivers in six months. One repeat offender racked up 41 fines, highlighting a major road safety concern.
- Author: Dylan Anderson
- Tags: Car News, South Australia

[South Australia’s](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/south-australia/) mobile phone detection cameras have proven their effectiveness since their rollout in mid-2024, but one driver’s disregard for the rules has stunned authorities.

A single motorist was caught using their phone while driving **41 times** within just six months, averaging an offence roughly every four days.

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### Widespread Camera Use

Mobile phone detection cameras were first introduced in South Australia in **June 2024**, with a **three-month grace period** before enforcement began on **September 19, 2024**.

By **March 18, 2025**, a total of **46,476 infringement notices** were issued to registered vehicle owners.

While most drivers were only caught once, a small group of repeat offenders stood out:

- **1 driver** received 41 notices
- **5 drivers** were caught over 20 times
- **611 drivers** were fined four or more times

### Where Are the Offences Happening?

Among the five camera locations in metropolitan Adelaide, **Regency Park’s North South Motorway** site had the highest number of offences with **12,645 recorded incidents**.

This was followed closely by **South Road in Torrensville**, which saw **11,828 infringements** in the same period.

### Penalties and Enforcement

South Australia imposes significant penalties for mobile phone use while driving:

- **$556 fine**
- **$102 Victims of Crime Levy**
- **3 demerit points** per offence

Repeat offenders like the driver with 41 infringements face escalating consequences, including **loss of licence**.

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### Decline in Offences

Despite the shocking statistics for some drivers, overall offence numbers **decreased** throughout the six-month enforcement period. Interestingly, **more warning letters** were sent during the initial three-month grace period than infringements recorded during full enforcement.

This decline could be due to increased awareness, with **navigation apps like Waze** alerting users to fixed camera locations.

### A Growing Safety Focus

Authorities are optimistic that the camera rollout is encouraging safer driving habits.

While the **majority of drivers** appear to be heeding the warning, the extreme case of one individual receiving **41 fines** highlights the continued need for enforcement and education.

The mobile phone detection program remains a key element in South Australia’s broader road safety strategy.

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