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Australian politician’s public social media-post from the driver’s seat earns her handheld ban violation

WA Nationals leader Mia Davies cops $400 fine and three demerit points for driving video
— 7News, Perth (via The West Australian), December 13, 2018

‘We look down, we don’t think.’ — campaign PSA calls on Western Australians to ‘Look Up’

Media-led ‘Zero Excuses’ survey details road safety-related concerns in Western Australia — driver’s mobile-use ranked most pressing issue

Madness as WA drivers ignore mobile phone use risks
— The West Australian, July 6, 2018

Perth study’s cameras show drivers using mobiles more often on freeways — despite potential violations, report says processing too costly

Mobile phones in cars: Perth drivers high speed fetish
— The Sunday Times, June 23, 2018

Australians saved by better road design and vehicle safety expected to be offset by increased distracted driving and travel — WA to see worst: Report

WA tipped to lead road-toll rise
— PerthNow, May 26, 2018

Overall road deaths down in Western Australia, but those attributed to distracted driving continue to rise

WA’s distracted-driving death rates soar to double the five year average
— PerthNow, May 2, 2018

Media commissioned campaign’s cameras capture extent of Perth’s problem

Perth drivers caught using mobile phone, texting on freeway
— The Sunday Times, March 10, 2018

Even as penalties for illegal use of mobiles increase, so do cited violations — Western Australia enforcement data

WA’s deadly mobile phone addiction while driving
— The Sunday Times, December 3, 2017