The state budget released yesterday forecasts revenue from fines is expected to rise by 39.3%, following the implementation of mobile phone and seatbelt detection cameras In the second half of this year.
Motorists caught by the covert cameras will be first given a warning, in an initial grace period, before being slapped with a one thousand dollar fine for all breaches.
The Queensland budget focuses on investment in hospitals, education, environment, job seeker and more.