00:02Ellie Filminari is passionate about her role as a disability support worker.
00:07That's all I want to do. I just want to do good in the world.
00:10The single mother was left shocked after receiving four infringements in the mail relating to seatbelt breaches by a client
00:17she was driving.
00:18It's sent anxiety through the roof. It's not something that I was ever prepared for.
00:25I've driven for over 20 years and to my best knowledge I've never received any loss of demerit points.
00:32AI safety cameras were rolled out in WA last year aiming to reduce the road toll capturing unlawful mobile phone
00:40use and seatbelts worn incorrectly.
00:42Since last October around 36,000 seatbelt infringements have been sent out. Penalties start at $550 and four demerit points.
00:52For Ellie, her passenger's involuntary movement could mean the loss of her licence.
00:57It's beyond nerve-wracking. I'm a full-time single mum and my work means everything to me and not only
01:06to me but I really enjoy my work.
01:09It's my huge passion and my clients depend on me.
01:13She's one of hundreds who are planning to challenge the penalties.
01:16The Road Safety Commission says a review is underway assessing whether infringements can be transferred from drivers to breaching passengers.
01:24The police officers exercise discretion. It's hard for cameras to do that.
01:28So we think there's a question that needs to be asked and answered around what's the proportionate, fair, common sense
01:34sort of approach we should take to these type of offences.
01:37Yeah, we'll take advice in relation to those issues from the Road Safety Commissioner.
01:42Like I said, we will continue to do what we can to improve safety. I can understand why people are
01:48upset.
01:48The Department of Transport has been given additional staff to deal with the volume of inquiries.
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