Thousands of drivers have escaped millions on dollars in speeding and red light fines after a bug wiped out cameras and shut down the system. About 70,000 motorists avoided being hit with hefty penalties after the WannaCry computer virus broke road cameras across Victoria for three weeks. About 55 state-wide traffic cameras were dysfunctional in June 2017 after the same bug previously causing chaos around the globe. About 70,000 drivers have escaped millions in speeding and red light fines after a bug wiped out cameras across Victoria (stock image)About $19 million in revenue was lost in penalties after computer virus, WannaCry, broke road cameras across Victoria for three weeksPolice Minister Lisa Neville said $19 million was lost during the lengthy shut-down which could disadvantage the state. An Office of the Road Safety Camera Commissioner report claimed the WannaCry infection did not 'affect the integrity of speed and red light camera infringements'.

Source: Daily Mail May 25, 2018 00:00 UTC