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WA government staff racked up traffic fines and demerit points in official vehicles since March 2025, with penalties deemed personal responsibility.
Western Australia’s government staff, including ministers’ aides, have accumulated multiple traffic violations while driving official vehicles since March 2025, with fines ranging from $100 to $800 and demerit points issued for offenses like speeding, seatbelt noncompliance, and red-light running.
The Cook government confirmed all penalties are the drivers’ personal responsibility.
This follows a broader road safety crackdown using AI-powered cameras, which recorded tens of thousands of violations in their first month.
The state’s 2024 road toll of 184 deaths—the third highest in a decade—has prompted officials to stress the dangers of distracted and unsafe driving.
El personal del gobierno de WA acumuló multas de tráfico y puntos de demérito en vehículos oficiales desde marzo de 2025, con sanciones consideradas como responsabilidad personal.