Overview
- South Australia Police said Superintendent Shane Johnson received an expiation notice for using his phone while riding a bicycle and he accepted responsibility.
- Under South Australian road rules, cyclists face the same mobile phone restrictions that apply to drivers.
- The matter was referred to SAPOL’s Ethical and Professional Standards Branch for an internal conduct investigation.
- Police said the Commissioner authorised public release of the complaint under the Police Complaints and Discipline Act.
- The selfie was posted to Johnson’s Strava account and later shared with the Adelaide Advertiser, showing him holding a phone while cycling on a suburban street.