> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.carexplore.com.au/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Queensland's New Real-Time Driver Warning System: What You Need to Know - URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/queenslands-new-real-time-driver-warning-system-what-you-need-to-know/ - Published: 2025-04-27T13:15:04.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-27T13:30:15.000Z - Description: ueensland’s new Behaviour Awareness Monitoring system will soon alert drivers in real-time about tailgating and mobile phone use. Unlike traditional cameras, these roadside displays won’t issue fines but aim to change driver behavior - Author: Dylan Gow - Tags: Queensland, Traffic, Traffic Accidents, Traffic Fines, Traffic Management, Average Speed Camera, mobile speed camera, mobile speed trap Queensland is set to introduce innovative roadside technology that will provide real-time feedback to drivers engaging in dangerous behaviors. The [Behaviour Awareness Monitoring (BAM) system](https://www.acusensus.com/acusensus-emerging-innovation-to-be-trialed-on-queensland-roads-by-the-end-of-the-year/?ref=carexplore.com.au), developed by Acusensus, will be trialed on Queensland roads by the end of 2024. ## How the System Works The BAM cameras will monitor and display immediate warnings to drivers who are: - Tailgating other vehicles - [Using mobile phones while driving](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-25/tailgaters-mobile-phone-users-to-be-revealed-in-real-time/104390854?ref=carexplore.com.au) Unlike traditional enforcement cameras, these monitors won't issue fines but instead focus on education and behavioral change. The system will also provide [positive reinforcement](https://www.acusensus.com/acusensus-emerging-innovation-to-be-trialed-on-queensland-roads-by-the-end-of-the-year/?ref=carexplore.com.au) to drivers following safe practices. [QLD Bold Move With New Speed CamerasQueensland’s new roadworks speed cameras have fined over 1,500 drivers since May 2025\. Learn where the cameras are active and what motorists need to know.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-2072.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/QLD-Bold-Move-Speed-Cameras-2.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/qld-bold-move-with-new-speed-cameras/) ## Trial Locations and Timeline The technology will be installed at four locations: - Two sites in Townsville - Two sites in South East Queensland These monitors will be positioned over single-lane, straight roads with speed limits between 60-80 km/h. The trial was initially delayed as authorities [expanded its scope](https://research.qut.edu.au/carrsq/projects/nudging-for-change-design-and-evaluation-of-roadside-messaging-to-encourage-safer-road-user-behaviours/?ref=carexplore.com.au) to include tailgating detection alongside mobile phone use monitoring. ## Why This Matters for Queensland Drivers [Tailgating consistently ranks](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-25/tailgaters-mobile-phone-users-to-be-revealed-in-real-time/104390854?ref=carexplore.com.au) as a top frustration among Queensland drivers according to RACQ surveys. The motoring body's road safety manager Joel Tucker notes it's "frequently been the number one frustration reported in our annual pet peeve surveys". This initiative comes amid growing concerns about road safety across Australia. Queensland recorded 303 road fatalities in 2024, with 2025 tracking to be even worse according to [recent data](https://www.carexplore.com.au/how-nsw-is-cracking-down-on-speeding-drivers/). [How QLD Driver Avoids AccidentA Queensland driver narrowly avoids a collision after another motorist pulls out dangerously. See the close call and a reminder to stay alert on the roads.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-2071.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/QLD-Drivers-Has-Accident-1.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/how-qld-driver-avoids-accident/) ## The Broader Road Safety Picture This trial is part of a wider push to address dangerous driving behaviors across Australia. NSW has already been [expanding point-to-point speed cameras](https://www.carexplore.com.au/how-nsw-is-cracking-down-on-speeding-drivers/) to reduce serious accidents and fatalities. Meanwhile, Easter holiday operations resulted in [over 12,000 drivers being fined](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/traffic-violations/) across NSW and Queensland this year. The financial impact of tailgating alone is estimated at around [$1 billion annually](https://www.reddit.com/r/brisbane/comments/1for1nu/tailgaters%5Fmobile%5Fphone%5Fusers%5Fto%5Fbe%5Frevealed%5Fin/?ref=carexplore.com.au), according to research cited in public discussions about the issue. ## Mobile Phone Rules: A Refresher As the BAM system will target phone use while driving, it's worth remembering Queensland's strict mobile phone laws: For [P1 drivers under 25](https://www.carexplore.com.au/qld-red-p-plate-rules-everything-you-need-to-know/): - No mobile phone use whatsoever while driving - This includes hands-free kits, Bluetooth devices, and wireless headsets - Even having the phone in your pocket and using it in any way is prohibited - Passengers cannot use a phone on loudspeaker while you are driving For fully licensed drivers in NSW: - [Using a mobile phone illegally](https://www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/advice-and-how-to/road-safety/whats-the-law-mobile-phones-and-driving?ref=carexplore.com.au) incurs five demerit points - During double demerit periods, this increases to 10 points - Phones can only be used as driver aids if secured in a cradle - Drivers must be parked out of traffic to use other phone functions ## Expert Opinion Acusensus CEO Alexander Jannink believes the technology will make a significant difference: ["Real-time intervention can save lives by influencing driver behavior before an accident occurs. BAM is a critical advancement in road safety technology"](https://www.sharecafe.com.au/2024/10/21/acusensus-to-trial-cutting-edge-road-safety-technology-in-queensland/?ref=carexplore.com.au). Road safety experts recommend that if you're being tailgated, the safest response is to [slow down slightly](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-25/tailgaters-mobile-phone-users-to-be-revealed-in-real-time/104390854?ref=carexplore.com.au) to create more space between you and the vehicle ahead. This provides a larger margin for error if sudden braking is required. ## What's Next? The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads is working with researchers from CARRS-Q to [develop and test effective messaging](https://research.qut.edu.au/carrsq/projects/nudging-for-change-design-and-evaluation-of-roadside-messaging-to-encourage-safer-road-user-behaviours/?ref=carexplore.com.au) for the roadside displays. The technology has already undergone off-road testing and is scheduled for on-road trials later this year. As Australia continues to battle rising road tolls and dangerous driving behaviors, these technological interventions represent an important shift toward prevention rather than just punishment. For Queensland drivers, the message is clear: the roads are getting smarter about keeping you safe. [WA Bold Move For Drivers at RoadworksWA urges drivers to slow down for road workers. New calls for big tech to update roadwork alerts to highlight worker safety.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-2075.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/WA-Road-Workers-1.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/wa-bold-move-for-drivers-at-roadworks/) [WA Bold Move For Drivers at RoadworksWA urges drivers to slow down for road workers. New calls for big tech to update roadwork alerts to highlight worker safety.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-2074.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/WA-Road-Workers.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/wa-bold-move-for-drivers-at-roadworks/) [NSW Bold Appeal: 5 Road Deaths in 24 HoursNSW issues a bold appeal after five tragic road deaths in just 24 hours. Drivers urged to stay safe this Anzac Day weekend amid rising fatalities.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-2073.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/NSW-Bold-Appeal.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/nsw-bold-appeal-5-road-deaths-in-24-hours/)