Popular American streamer N3on has expressed sheer astonishment after discovering the severe financial penalties attached to certain road rules in Australia, following a tour of Perth with UFC fighter Jack Della Maddalena.
An Expensive Lesson in Australian Law
The revelation came during a conversation where N3on, whose real name is Rangesh Mutama, quizzed the mixed martial arts veteran about local regulations. "Is it true that if you don't wear your seatbelt here you can get fined?" N3on asked in a now-viral clip. Maddalena confirmed the rule, adding that Australian authorities are "a bit funny" about enforcement compared to the US.
Maddalena, 29, then shared his own costly experience, explaining he was slapped with a $500 fine for using his mobile phone while driving. "They took a photo of me and you could see me clearly in the car like that," he detailed, describing the automated camera system that captures offenders. N3on, familiar with high-definition streaming, wryly remarked, "That's called getting caught in 4K."
Controversy Follows the Streamer Down Under
N3on, who rose to fame as a 12-year-old Fortnite player and now boasts nearly 1.5 million followers, is visiting Australia amid rumours of a romance with Australian performer Iggy Azalea. The pair have been linked since October and launched a cryptocurrency together in November, though neither has confirmed a relationship.
His trip, however, has not been without incident. The streamer recently attracted unwanted headlines after a clash in an Australian souvenir shop. Footage on X showed a young woman bumping into his shoulder, prompting N3on to call her a "c***" during a live stream. The situation escalated when the woman's father confronted N3on's entourage, demanding the streamer stop swearing at his daughter.
A Pattern of Provocative Behaviour
This is not the first time N3on's conduct has sparked controversy. His provocative style is a hallmark of his online persona. The recent shop confrontation ended with his team scrambling to defuse the tension, highlighting the challenges of blending his typically boundary-pushing streaming content with real-world interactions.
Despite the friction, N3on's tour continues, offering his international audience a glimpse into Australian culture and its strict legal framework, particularly around road safety where cameras and automatic fines are a standard part of enforcement.
