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Cape Town drivers question seatbelt fine system

# Cape Town drivers have raised concerns over automated surveillance cameras used to enforce seatbelt laws. Motorists have reported fines for seatbelt violations with unclear or missing evidence. The City of Cape Town confirmed the use of cameras for enforcement, but some drivers argue that the system lacks transparency and reliable proof. The situation has sparked renewed calls for better oversight and due process, ensuring that drivers are not unfairly penalised by automated systems.