FIXED SPEED CAMERAS TO BE ROLLED OUT NEXT MONTH: SPENCE
Published Friday, 16 November, 2007 at 04:25 PM
Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport
The Honourable Judy Spence
Police Minister Judy Spence, today announced fixed speed cameras will be in place at two locations in South-east Queensland by Christmas, with a third camera to be up and running in the New Year.
Ms Spence said the stationary devices will provide police with an additional tool in the fight to curb the state’s rising road toll.
“These permanent fixed cameras are being introduced to reduce speeding in known problem areas,” Ms Spence said.
“The cameras will be clearly signed, providing a constant reminder to motorists to drive safely.
Ms Spence said the three cameras sites are:
• Northbound on Bruce Highway at Burpengary Weighbridge;
• Northbound on Main Street, Kangaroo Point, between Shaftson Ave onramp and Thornton Street; and
• Northbound on the M1 at Tarragindi, between Birdwood Road overpass and Usher Road overpass.
“From December 14, the cameras at Burpengary and Kangaroo Point will be operational, and the final camera at Tarragindi will commence operation in January,” Ms Spence said.
“Motorist driving past these cameras will see two signs leading up to the sites, warning of the 24 hour speed camera ahead.
“Anyone photographed breaking the speed limit will be subject to the same fines as existing mobile speed cameras.
“We’re putting in these fixed speed cameras in high traffic areas, where it is unsafe or impractical to have mobile speed camera vans.
“This is about ensuring known black spots on our roads are covered – in short, this is about saving lives.”
Ms Spence said contrary to popular belief, revenue from fines does not go into the police coffers, or consolidated revenue.
“Money raised by speed camera revenue is used directly to fund rehabilitation for the victims of road trauma, and for continuing to improve the condition of our roads,” Ms Spence said.
“This is not about revenue raising, this is about saving lives.
“Fixed speed cameras are part of a range of road safety initiatives this government has introduced to halt the tragic loss of lives on our roads.
“Together with mobile speed cameras, random breath testing, new random roadside drug testing, new Q-cars and our tough car confiscation laws, people who put the lives of other road users at risk will have nowhere to hide.”
Media Contact: Nicola Hazell – 3239 6172/ 0439 673 287
Ms Spence said the stationary devices will provide police with an additional tool in the fight to curb the state’s rising road toll.
“These permanent fixed cameras are being introduced to reduce speeding in known problem areas,” Ms Spence said.
“The cameras will be clearly signed, providing a constant reminder to motorists to drive safely.
Ms Spence said the three cameras sites are:
• Northbound on Bruce Highway at Burpengary Weighbridge;
• Northbound on Main Street, Kangaroo Point, between Shaftson Ave onramp and Thornton Street; and
• Northbound on the M1 at Tarragindi, between Birdwood Road overpass and Usher Road overpass.
“From December 14, the cameras at Burpengary and Kangaroo Point will be operational, and the final camera at Tarragindi will commence operation in January,” Ms Spence said.
“Motorist driving past these cameras will see two signs leading up to the sites, warning of the 24 hour speed camera ahead.
“Anyone photographed breaking the speed limit will be subject to the same fines as existing mobile speed cameras.
“We’re putting in these fixed speed cameras in high traffic areas, where it is unsafe or impractical to have mobile speed camera vans.
“This is about ensuring known black spots on our roads are covered – in short, this is about saving lives.”
Ms Spence said contrary to popular belief, revenue from fines does not go into the police coffers, or consolidated revenue.
“Money raised by speed camera revenue is used directly to fund rehabilitation for the victims of road trauma, and for continuing to improve the condition of our roads,” Ms Spence said.
“This is not about revenue raising, this is about saving lives.
“Fixed speed cameras are part of a range of road safety initiatives this government has introduced to halt the tragic loss of lives on our roads.
“Together with mobile speed cameras, random breath testing, new random roadside drug testing, new Q-cars and our tough car confiscation laws, people who put the lives of other road users at risk will have nowhere to hide.”
Media Contact: Nicola Hazell – 3239 6172/ 0439 673 287