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Tips to avoid driver distractions

Before you get going, there are a few things you can do to take away the temptation of using your phone while driving.
 

  • Activate ‘Do not Disturb While Driving’ for Apple phones or ‘Do not Disturb’ for Android phones before you get into the car.
  • Set your GPS, or playlist before leaving home (Open and P2 licence holders only).
  • Remind your passengers that you need to focus on the road. Make sure kids and pets are safely restrained.
  • If you really need to make a call or send a message, pull over and park safely first.

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Mobile phone and seatbelt detection cameras are now live in Queensland.

Mobile phone use and not wearing a seatbelt contribute significantly to the lives lost and serious injuries on our roads. That’s why cameras to detect illegal mobile phone use while driving and failure to wear a seatbelt are being rolled out.

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Last updated: 12 January 2022

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