September 16, 2019
NSW police say driver safety is the main reason for a new initiative to seize loose change from cars.
“Drivers go to extraordinary lengths to pick up loose coins they notice, sometimes even while the car is in motion,” says Inspector Paul Markson. “Loose coins within cars are a safety hazard.”
That’s why NSW police have today announced the introduction of Random Coin Testing.
“Similar to Random Breath Testing, we’ll be pulling over cars and searching them for loose change,” says inspector Markson. “Any coins found loose within vehicles will be confiscated immediately.”
Police admit that Random Coin Testing will also be an important new source of state government revenue.
“We estimate there’s currently around $4 million worth of loose change in NSW vehicles.”
Random Coin Testing will commence on October 11 on undisclosed NSW roads.
Drivers are urged to keep all coins contained securely within the vehicle’s sealed compartments.
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