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Transport WA Debunks AI-Generated Curfew Hoax Targeting Drivers Over 60

Officials urge people to verify government policy claims on official sites.

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The Department of Transport has debunked a scam doing the rounds at the moment claiming drivers aged over 60 will have to have a night driving curfew
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Overview

  • Transport WA confirmed there is no nighttime curfew for drivers over 60 in Australia and described the online reports as fabricated.
  • The false posts claimed a 10pm to 5am ban with penalties ranging from $300 to $700.
  • Authorities said the misinformation spread widely on social platforms and caused distress among older motorists.
  • Links embedded in the fake stories redirected readers to scam sites selling bogus weight-loss products and other so-called remedies.
  • Officials advised checking government websites and watching for red flags such as AI voiceovers, manipulated images, spelling errors, and American spelling.