Western Australia has withdrawn about 2,000 seatbelt fines worth $1.1 million issued by AI road safety cameras since October 2025, after drivers appealed the penalties — a 4% reversal rate out of 53,000 total infractions issued. The government framed this as evidence the system works well, but critics including affected drivers like disability support worker Elli Figomnari point to lengthy appeals (8+ weeks), unfair liability for passenger seatbelts, and the revenue incentive behind the rollout. Road Safety Minister Reece Whitby defended the cameras as effective at changing behavior and said the government plans to expand them across more locations.