# Aussie drivers warned they could be fined for using Waze to warn other drivers about police or speed cameras

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/aussie-drivers-warned-they-could-be-fined-for-using-waze-to-warn-other-drivers-about-police-or-speed-cameras/
- Published: 2026-10-27T01:28:35+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16238199/waze-police-warnings-australia-fines-law.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Sharing police locations on Waze is generally not an offence by itself.
- Using a phone while driving can bring fines and demerit points.
- Victoria explicitly warns that camera alerts may hinder police.

## Summary

Australian motorists using Waze to report police or speed camera locations are unlikely to break the law simply by sharing that information, according to criminal lawyer Shantel Norus. She says the main legal risk is using a phone while driving, which can lead to fines and demerit points, while obstruction offences could apply in exceptional circumstances.

Rules and penalties vary across the country. Victoria’s legal guidance specifically says warning drivers about speed cameras may amount to hindering police, an offence carrying up to A$5,227.50 in fines or six months’ imprisonment. Maximum penalties elsewhere range from about A$2,500 in South Australia to about A$40,000 in the Northern Territory; Queensland police have also warned drivers against using alerts to evade enforcement.

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