The Mobile Phone Detection Program rolled out in New South Wales from 1 December 2019 and drivers caught using their mobile devices whilst operating a vehicle face fines and points deducted from their licence.
Covering both fixed and portable detection cameras, warning letters will be issued as part of a three month grace period from the start of the program and following that, will result in a $344 fine ($457 in a school zone) as well as the loss of 5 demerit points or 10 points during double demerit periods.
For more information about what is considered legal and illegal use as well as the rules for each licence class, check out the Transport for NSW site on Road Safety.