RAA has issued a public advisory to South Australian motorists and the insurance sector following a noticeable uptick in online misinformation relating to road regulations. RAA’s Road Safety team has recently handled an increased volume of queries from members who have encountered questionable claims about supposed changes to state driving laws.
Among the false reports circulating are claims of night-time driving bans for motorists over 60, the introduction of special plates for senior drivers, and new prohibitions on eating while operating a vehicle. RAA has also received numerous questions about whether using headlights at all times is now compulsory.
Charles Mountain, senior manager of safety and infrastructure at RAA, urged the public to verify any road rule updates through official channels. “We’ve had many members contact us about these rule changes that they’ve heard of, spreading online and by word of mouth. These stories sound convincing, but they’re not accurate – there are no imminent changes expected to South Australia’s road rules,” Mountain said.
In September, an artificial intelligence-generated article falsely claimed that new restrictions would soon be imposed on drivers aged over 60, including a curfew between 10pm and 5am. The fabricated story, which spread on social media, led to a notable increase in member inquiries.
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