New Mobile Speed Cameras fine 6 cars per SECOND
Budget papers reveal that revenue from fines will almost double from $295 million in 2008-09 to $570 million in 2011-12.
“Fine revenue is estimated to increase by $137 million during 2010-11, with a mobile speed camera program and a five per cent increase in speeding fines,” the Budget says.
Drivers will not be warned before driving into the mobile speed camera’s zone. A small sign on the vehicle reads: “Safe speed check”. Another sign placed at the roadside will inform motorists: “Your speed has been checked.”
Enough said.
Source:
http://www.news.com.au/national/new-speed-cameras-deliver-a-fast-buck/story-e6frfkwi-1225890292548
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July 22nd, 2010 at 5:36 am
Everyone I speak to, in the course of my employment as a truck driver, all agree that speed cameras are only revenue raisers.
I’m amazed to the facts that most people I speak to are afraid to fight for their rights and dispute the fraudulent fines.
We need to educate the people of Australia to resist the corrupt government and organisation’s which issue the fines.
Perhaps a mandate should be organised for people to sign, then the people might have a chance to remove the illegal revenue raising devices.
cheers,
Tom (Gypsy) Isaac
July 26th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Hi I would like to know how can I get my car back on the road. They said that I was driving my car but I was never stopped or did not even see a cop car weather unmarked or anything else, as I was not driving as I have had a new shoulder replacement and can’t drive, It is my left arm and that is what I change the gears with.
Regards L Christensen
January 12th, 2011 at 10:55 am
Recent act of interest:
National Measurement Amendment Act 2010
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/Act1.nsf/framelodgmentattachments/FFAF8AF3EBF32341CA2577FF0002CC1C
January 31st, 2011 at 11:29 am
The Victorian Government has ordered an audit of the state’s traffic camera network.
The Government wants the auditor-general to examine the accuracy of speed cameras.
Police Minister Peter Ryan wants to reveal secret mobile speed camera sites, and put up warning signs to alert people.
The Government also plans to introduce an independent commissioner to handle complaints about the cameras.
Mr Ryan says people do not have faith in the system.
“They think it is being operated by the Government for revenue raising, whereas in fact I am convinced that cameras do save lives,” he said.
More in the link:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/31/3125379.htm
February 10th, 2011 at 6:42 pm
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/10/3135181.htm
VicRoads says the installation of wire barriers along the Tullamarine Freeway is not designed to force drivers to use car parks at Melbourne Airport.
The barriers, between the airport and Mickelham Road, will make it more difficult for drivers to park on the edge of the freeway while waiting for flights.
Earlier this week, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) criticised the airport’s parking charges.
However, VicRoads says the work has been planned for a long time and and the barriers are being installed for safety reasons only.
The RACV’s Peter Daley is pushing for better short-term parking arrangements at the airport.
“It’s not safe to stop on the side of a freeway,” he said.
“The RACV is saying to the State Government and Melbourne Airport let’s look at alternatives, let’s look at what’s done around the world to provide holding areas with no parking charges for motorists simply arriving to pick up passengers.”
February 10th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/10/3135464.htm
A police officer who tried to argue a speeding fine was unconstitutional, has had his traffic conviction overturned on a technicality.
Eight years ago, Leading Senior Contable Trevor Bergman was fined $250 after he was clocked travelling 54kph in a 50kph zone in Keysborough, in Melbourne’s south-east.
Mr Bergman tried to challenge the constitutional validity of Victoria’s road rules, but lost.
However, the County Court has thrown out his speeding fine and conviction, after it was ruled a 80kph speed zone applied, to the area due to a lack of road signs.
February 22nd, 2011 at 1:37 pm
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/22/3145348.htm
Drivers contest Eastlink speeding fines
A special court hearing is underway for more than 20 drivers disputing Eastlink speed camera fines.
The Dandenong Magistrates Court has received so many protests against speeding fines on the Eastlink freeway that they have had to set aside a special court session.
More than 20 drivers are in court.
Magistrate Richard O’Keefe told them he is aware of community debate on the issue of fixed speed cameras, but the court’s role is to apply the law.
He told the drivers that means the burden of proof is on them, not authorities to establish the cameras are faulty.
Peter Nutt has refused to plead guilty to speeding, despite being told his fine would be dismissed by the court if he did so.
He says he is disgusted authorities do not have to prove the cameras are working properly.
“On the day that I was alleged to have been doing 114 kilometres an hour, I had the wife, mother-in-law and two children in the car, I was on cruise control doing you know 92 kilometres an hour basically, so the cameras are inaccurate,” he said.
“Unfortunately the system has left it up to, you know, the individual to try and prove the inaccuracy of these cameras.”
February 26th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
http://www.news.com.au/national/macquarie-banks-new-speed-camera-deal/story-e6frfkvr-1226009772355
MACQUARIE Bank will install and operate hundreds of new speed cameras across the state after winning a $300 million takeover battle for the current operator, Melbourne-based Redflex.
The bank that already owns stakes in Sydney Airport, radio, property and finance, has found room in its appetite to outbid rivals for Redflex, reported The Daily Telegraph.
If the $307 million bid is approved, Macquarie Bank will take over the company in June. It will then install and operate a large chunk of the state’s fixed digital speed cameras and safety cameras, and will have the monopoly contract for all mobile speed cameras, point-to-point cameras, bus lane cameras and vehicle emission cameras.
There are currently 58 safety cameras located at intersections across the state, but that number will grow to 200 over the next four years.
Revenue is rapidly increasing in line with the new additions, with $1.75 million worth of infringement notices sent out during the month of January, compared to $27,716 in January last year.
Safety camera revenue raised for the last seven months was $7.23 million, including 31,175 drivers caught.
The Daily Telegraph understands Macquarie Bank will not obtain a per fine or dollar amount for its operations, but will be paid in lump-sum amounts for contracts. Redflex currently holds about $5 million worth of state contracts, including the new mobile speed operation.
It earned $2.1 million for the 12-month contract to initially operate the fleet of six camera vehicles at traffic black spots across the state. The new mobile operation has claimed $876,597 in fines between September last year and January, nabbing almost 6000 drivers.
The company also won a $1.98 million contract last year to supply and install the safety cameras, and two years ago picked up $750,000 for point-to-point speed cameras used in the state’s west.
Last year’s state Budget estimated revenue from fines will almost double from $295 million in 2008-09 to $570 million in 2011-12.
And drivers are on notice there are more cameras to come, with Redflex chairman Max Findlay saying the operation is likely to grow.
“The board is extremely positive about Redflex’s stand-alone growth prospects and a number of recent technology advancements and other initiatives should add significant value to the business,” he said.
The company urged its shareholders to accept the bid by Macquarie, having rejected a $275 million approach last year.
Its shares surged 35c, or 15.6 per cent, to close at $2.59, the highest since rumours of a takeover started midway through last year.
July 27th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
Speed cameras axed after safety audit
More than a quarter of the fixed speed cameras across New South Wales will be immediately turned off, because they have had no significant affect on road safety.
The State Government has ordered the RTA to act after NSW auditor-general Peter Achterstraat this morning released a report into speed cameras.
Mr Achterstraat has found on the whole speed cameras do change driver behaviour and make roads safer.
But not in all cases.
The auditor-general says 38 of the 141 fixed cameras across the state have not produced a discernible road safety benefit.
His report suggests the RTA continues with plans to review those cameras.
But Roads Minister Duncan Gay has decided no further review is necessary.
“As of this morning I contacted the acting CEO of the RTA and instructed her to turn off those 38 cameras,” Mr Gay said.
Mr Gay says the cameras will eventually be removed, costing the Government about $10 million a year in lost revenue.
Mr Achterstraat has found no evidence that revenue raising was a factor in choosing camera locations.
He says revenue from speed cameras reduces the longer they operate.
NRMA president Wendy Machin says it is a wise decision, with more police on the roads a better option.
“We know they can catch all sorts of things, often a lot of offenses that a camera doesn’t pick up,” she said.
“It’s very effective to be handed that infringement on the spot, much more so than getting something in the post three or four weeks later.”
But Opposition spokesman Robert Rurolo has warned the road toll must not rise in the wake of the decision.
“Any increase in road accidents following the removal of these 38 speed cameras from NSW roads will lay squarely with Barry O’Farrell,” Mr Furolo said.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-27/speed-cameras-axed-after-safety-audit/2812452