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http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/...d-camera-audit
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Let's hope they get rid of those stupid red light and speed cameras that are one unit. I don't see how they save lives.
And they should also make mobile speed cameras more visible or get rid of them completely. I'd love to hear the opinions on the article from all of all our speed camera lovers we have on this site. |
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I actually believe they're the only camera on the road that do make a difference. Seen several accidents by some bonehead planting it to beat the red only to plough into traffic entering from the other side of the intersection. A red light and speed camera deters those boneheads. The fixed cameras. Pointless. Though, in NSW, if you're done by one clearly you're incapable of paying attention. |
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The Safety cameras and school zone speed cameras are about the only ones that should be in place really ... the others are revenue raisers for sure.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Ooh he is playing an interesting game here.
Is it just a sham or is he fair dinkum? What would the "experts" have to say if it actually works out they have been lying to us for years? It would be so good if there was an "expert black list". Once you are caught pushing an agenda at the expense of truth you are prohibited from ever advising any Government body or receiving or being employed by a body that is receiving income fromr the Government. e.g. Dodgly little serial pests who rely on hand outs from "road safety groups" academics will cause the aformentioned groups and academics themselves to be cut off. bye bye Scrooby........ |
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Up here in Q'land - Ran east up the Logan M'way this morning, those who traverse the beastie will know about this one; the hill before you roll down to the auto toll gate, the gate being at Stapleton.
I'm in the left lane and a B double is in the right, he's making ground on me, just before we round the corner on the hill. He's got a CB & me being observant see him back off a couple, so I do likewise. We pass the camera cart and he's off like a scalded cat....... Won't bother to tell you speed cameras don't work...... CB's do, but......... ![]()
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Funny thing about red light cameras, generally at locations where they are installed, rear ender accidents increase dramatically.
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Rob
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yes, SA's Motor Accident Commission found that there has been a dramatic increase in serious accidents at intersections since the introduction of red light/speed cameras. I always thought the last place you want people taking their eyes off the road to look at their speedo would be at intersections. |
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They have right of way if they are already entered the intersection, if your light has turned green your supposed to wait until the intersection is cleared before proceeding. |
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Yeah, I have to admit that intersection cameras do make sense. It might make sense to have drag-racing or jump-start cameras too, to stop the infantiles trying to race you at the lights.
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From a road safety point of view: 0 tickets as no one was travelling above the magic number. From a revenue point of view: squillions of tickets as many are travelling above the magic number. * but if speeding is so dangerous why are there not huge numbers of road deaths around any camera that makes a lot of money? |
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Interesting but how long will this review take?
Red light cameras i dont have a problem with to be honest. Have also noticed more and more railway crossings also with cameras due to idiots queing across rail lines or driving around boom gates etc... Speed cameras certainly dont provide any deterant as much as a marked car does doing the rounds...
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hey we agree for once.... lol
Yes too many times i see it here with total dismay. I was in Cairns last week and the cavilier attitude there was even worse. Seriously why do people need to drive like maniacs or want to commit suicide? We all used to drive like pratts when we were young, but as an adult i see more and more people who really dont give a fig.... ok steps of soap box.
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3months in real time or 3 months in public service time???
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Aside from that, I'm not sure exactly why that's directed at me?
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i have seen many instances where a driver has slowed down for the speed camera and the person in the opposite direction turning right, sees that as a sign they are stopping. fortunately every time i have seen it, the person turning right did not continue through or else . . . . since i have yet to see an accident before the red light/speed cameras that must mean they are doing a fantastic job of making the road safer - or maybe just moving the danger to another point |
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I would anticipate it is the latter as that was the issue that brought lowering the limits to 50km/h at intersections to this forum, but willing to be shown otherwise if someone can provide a link to show the numbers. |
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It was an article in The Advertiser, I remember looking it up a year ago and there is no history of it whatsoever. At the time the police minister was very critical of the report and seeing the Motor Accident Commission is a government department I think it quietly got shelved. I just sent the MAC an email asking for a copy, if I get no satisfaction I could always submit a Freedom of Information request. |
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Here's an interesting little snippet from an article I found...
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I don't know if it's fact or not, as I couldn't find any data - but I don't really see these cameras being a problem, personally of course.
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Yeah Im a schmuck, misread the article. Can I switch my anti-Monash position now that I agree with them on something? Or does that make me a big fat hypocrite? |
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Another polititian making promises....not biting into that unless he delivers, even then, would he do that to gain our trust before backstabbing us?
Meh, i absolutly hate to the absolute max "saftey cameras". If im caught in the wrong spot when the lights being to change, it means i either have to slam the brakes or gun it. Hypothetically I'd get booked either way, i imagine running is red gets less punishment (read:fine and points) than speeding does nowadays. More realistically, the increased danger and stupiditiy of the fact that you'd cross the intersection with your eyes on the speedo..but of course you're 100% safe because there's a miracle saftey cam watching you('re wallet)!
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